PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Story Times
Pull up a seat and join the Wild Bunch for an adventurous animal story time! With fun voices and body movement we’ll bring tales like Giraffes Can’t Dance and Rhinos for Lunch, Elephants for Supper to life! It’s the perfect way to re-charge during your full day at the Zoo.

Puppet Shows
New this year!
Performed by our lively Wild Bunch, our puppet shows are designed to entertain and engage audiences of all ages. This season Zoo Theater proudly presents Mind Your Water-Table Manners, a story of a young girl who learns how her animal friends depend on the water for survival and how she can help out!

Creature Features
Have you ever seen a Keeper in an animal exhibit and wondered what they are doing? Join us for Creature Features where the Wild Bunch will explain the ins-and-outs of feeding time, training and enrichment sessions. Learn more about all of the care that goes into keeping our animals healthy and happy!

Animal Spotlights
Have you ever wished you could touch the fur of a bison or learn more about the beak of a flamingo? Now you can! Join Zoo Docents as they help us discover more about the amazing animals at the Zoo. Each month we’ll highlight two new animals! 

Exploration Stations
Whether you are in Africa, Tropical America or our Wetlands – each exhibit area at the Zoo has a story to tell. Join Zoo Docents at these interactive tables where you can play games, touch animal artifacts, learn about adaptations and more!

TAKE A "JOURNEY THROUGH THE WILD!"

Every visit to the Zoo offers a different adventure, especially when you take advantage of our daily schedule of fun and exciting programs, all free with Zoo admission!

Programming runs April - October.  Schedule is weather-dependent and subject to change.  We recommend you check the daily events boards located throughout the Zoo on the day of your visit for the most up-to-date schedule.  And don't forget to check our full Calendar of Events for other fun special events!

April - Journey to Tropical America

Schedule for April 1 - 15   

10:30 a.m. - Animal Spotlight: Flamingo (Flamingo exhibit)
1:00 p.m. - Animal Spotlight: Cotton-tip tamarin (Tropical America Building)

Schedule for April 16 - 30  

10:30 a.m. - Animal Spotlight: Cotton-top tamarin (Tropical America Building)
1:00 p.m. - Animal Spotlight: Flamingo (Flamingo exhibit)

May - Journey through Marco Polo Trail

Schedule for May 1 - 15   

10:30 a.m. - Animal Spotlight: Camel (Camel exhibit)
1:00 p.m. - Animal Spotlight: Red-crowned crane (Red-crowned crane exhibit)

Schedule for May 16 - 30  

10:30 a.m. - Animal Spotlight: Red-crowned crane (Red-crowned crane exhibit)
1:00 p.m. - Animal Spotlight: Camel (Camel exhibit)

June - Journey through the Farmyard

View schedule for June 1 - 15

View schedule for June 16 - 30

July - Journey through North America

View schedule for July 1 - 15

View schedule for July 16 - 31

August - Journey through Africa

View schedule for August 1 - 15

View schedule for August 16 - 31

September - Journey through Australasia

Schedule for September 1 - 15   

10:30 a.m. - Animal Spotlight: Partula snails (at snail exhibit)

1:00 p.m. - Animal Spotlight: Chinese alligators (at alligator exhibit)

Schedule for September 16 - 31  

10:30 a.m. - Animal Spotlight: Chinese alligators (at alligator exhibit)

1:00 p.m. - Animal Spotlight: Partula snails (at snail exhibit)

 

October - Journey through the World of Creepy Crawly Critters  

Schedule for October 1 - 15   

10:30 a.m. - Animal Spotlight: Jamaican fruit bats
(in Tropical America building)

1:00 p.m. - Animal Spotlight: Emerald tree boa
(in Tropical America building)

Schedule for October 16 - 31  

10:30 a.m. - Animal Spotlight: Emerald tree boa
(in Tropical America building)

1:00 p.m. - Animal Spotlight: Jamaican fruit bats
(in Tropical America building)