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Member Morning - Carnivores

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:12:03 GMT

Member Morning - Carnivores
Start Date: 9-Nov-09 9:15 AM
End Time: 9-Nov-09 10:00 AM
Location: Houston Zoo
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Join us for a visit with some of our amazing carnivores during this Members Only event.

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Wild Wheels

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:47:01 GMT

Wild Wheels
Start Date: 10-Nov-09 9:15 AM
End Time: 10-Nov-09 10:15 AM
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Ages 0-3 years

Tuesdays and Thursdays

9:15-10:15 am

$7.50 per child for members (adult members are free)

$18.50 per child for non-members (includes 1 adult admission); $7.50 each additional child

Enjoy the wild outdoors with your infant or toddler! We’ll meet outside the front entrance by the gift shop and “stroll” together through a particular part of the Zoo. Our trek will conclude with a touchable animal encounter. Individuals and mom groups welcome!

Programs are offered every Tuesday and Thursday.

Fall: September 1 - November 19

Spring: February 2 - May 13 (except March 9, 11, 16, and 18)

Summer: No programs offered

Registration Information

Walk up and advance registrations accepted. For advance tickets, download and submit the completed registration form via fax 713-533-6783 or mail: 1513 N. MacGregor, Houston, TX 77030

Safari School - Hornbills

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:53:54 GMT

Safari School - Hornbills
Start Date: 11-Nov-09 10:00 AM
End Time: 11-Nov-09 11:00 AM
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Ages 3-5
Wednesdays or Saturdays

10-11 am

$20 per class for members (includes 1 adult); $10 for an additional child

$30 per class for non-members (includes 1 adult); $10 for an additional child

Join us with your preschooler for an hour-long safari through the animal kingdom to explore the world of wildlife. Each week we'll learn about a new animal through interactive learning stations, hands-on activities, exhibit visits, touchable animals, and more!

Register for a September class and receive a free gift! One gift per child per household while supplies last. Gift will be distributed in class, must be present to receive.

September October

2 and 5 – Elephants 7 and 10 – Birds of Prey

9 and 12 – Orangutans 14 and 17 – Lemurs

16 and 19 – Koi 21 and 24 – Snakes

23 and 26 – Lions 28 and 31 – Bats

November December

4 and 7 – Porcupine 2 and 5 – Bongos

11 and 14 – Hornbills 9 and 12 – Turtles

Registration Information

Wild Wheels

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:48:10 GMT

Wild Wheels
Start Date: 12-Nov-09 9:15 AM
End Time: 12-Nov-09 10:15 AM
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Ages 0-3 years

Tuesdays and Thursdays

9:15-10:15 am

$7.50 per child for members (adult members are free)

$18.50 per child for non-members (includes 1 adult admission); $7.50 each additional child

Programs are offered every Tuesday and Thursday.

Fall: September 1 - November 19

Spring: February 2 - May 13 (except March 9, 11, 16, and 18)

Summer: No programs offered

Registration Information

Walk up and advance registrations accepted. For advance tickets, download and submit the completed registration form via fax 713-533-6783 or mail: 1513 N. MacGregor, Houston, TX 77030

Educator Day

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:48:57 GMT

Educator Day
Start Date: 14-Nov-09 9:00 AM
End Time: 14-Nov-09 1:00 PM
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Educator Day at the Zoo!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Discover how the Zoo can help you and your students learn about the natural world. We will offer a variety of professional development workshops, chats with the animal keepers, and a number of amazing stage shows. Local conservation education organizations will also be here to talk to you about what they too have to offer you and your students. You will receive 4 SBEC hours for attending.

For more information please call 713.533.6557

Cost: $15 per person

This is for adult educators and college level students only.

Member Morning - Carnivores

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:18:54 GMT

Member Morning - Carnivores
Start Date: 14-Nov-09 9:15 AM
End Time: 14-Nov-09 10:00 AM
Location: Houston Zoo
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Event Details:

Join us for a visit with some of our amazing carnivores in the Members Only event.

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Safari School - Hornbills

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:55:00 GMT

Safari School - Hornbills
Start Date: 14-Nov-09 10:00 AM
End Time: 14-Nov-09 11:00 AM
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Ages 3-5
Wednesdays or Saturdays

10-11 am

$20 per class for members (includes 1 adult); $10 for an additional child

$30 per class for non-members (includes 1 adult); $10 for an additional child

Register for a September class and receive a free gift! One gift per child per household while supplies last. Gift will be distributed in class, must be present to receive.

September October

2 and 5 – Elephants 7 and 10 – Birds of Prey

9 and 12 – Orangutans 14 and 17 – Lemurs

16 and 19 – Koi 21 and 24 – Snakes

23 and 26 – Lions 28 and 31 – Bats

November December

4 and 7 – Porcupine 2 and 5 – Bongos

11 and 14 – Hornbills 9 and 12 – Turtles

Registration Information

Enrichment Day

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:35:28 GMT

Enrichment Day
Start Date: 14-Nov-09 10:00 AM
End Time: 14-Nov-09 3:00 PM
Location: Houston Zoo, Houston, Texas 77030
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Enrichment Day

Saturday November 14, 2009

Just how long will it take an elephant to eat a watermelon? How does an orangutan paint a picture? Does his technique different from an elephant or a tapir? Do big cats like pinatas? Find out the answers to these intriguing questions and a lot more during Animal Enrichment Day at the Houston Zoo Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

During Animal Enrichment Day, Zoo guests will enjoy a rare opportunity to see a wide variety of unique environmental enrichment and training activities. See how Andean bears solve a puzzle (Hint: There’s food inside). See cheetahs and Anatolian shepherd dogs run the lure course. And while you’re at the Zoo, don’t forget to check out our cool keepers during entertaining Meet the Keeper Talks and training demonstrations at exhibits across the Zoo (see schedule below).

But the fun doesn’t end there - Animal Enrichment Day also features enrichment for Zoo guests including games for kids, environmental tips from the Zoo’s Green Practices team and our horticulture experts, and an art gallery featuring unique paintings by Houston Zoo animals. Proceeds from art sales benefit Houston Zoo animal enrichment activities. Visit the Houston SPCA Adoption Bus and find your new best friend, see the hard working canines from Greater Houston Search Dogs, and meet representatives from The Marine Mammal Stranding Network, Moody Gardens, and the Downtown Aquarium.

What is Enrichment?

Animals in nature have to work for a living - to find food, to make nests, and to find shelter. Play is another natural activity. Life for the animals at the Houston Zoo is more predictable than in the wild. That's why our keepers use enrichment to create variety through work and play. Keepers at the Houston Zoo create an environment for our animals that allows for physical and mental choices and challenges.

At the Houston Zoo, we choose items and activities that are safe and encourage natural behaviors. For example, orangutans in the wild make nests each time they stop to go to sleep at night. At the Houston Zoo, we give our orangutans cut branches of hackberry, mulberry, banana leaves, willow, hay or bamboo to make nests. Keepers also give them "toys" such as large indestructible balls and rubber tubes, crates and colorful fabric.

Hiding food encourages natural foraging behavior. During Enrichment Day, our maned wolves will get one of their favorite treats - cardboard boxes filled with crickets. Spectacled and grizzly bears enjoy puzzle feeders. Keepers drill holes in PVC pipes and then fill the tubes with some of the bears favorite treats. It takes more than a quick lick to get to the goodies inside!

Exercise is also a form of enrichment. You may take your dog for a long walk or play tug of war with an old sock. At the Houston Zoo, keepers encourage physical activity in a variety of ways. For instance, Malayan tigers Pandu and Hana enjoy tugging on a large plastic barrel attached to a cord. Jaguars Kan Balam and Cocoy also get barrels filled with rawhide. They manipulate the slots in the barrel to get to the yummy treats inside.

Enrichment Schedule by Location:

Front Plaza

10:00- Aquarium Enrichment (Yellow bellied Piranha)

10:15- Aquarium Enrichment (Pacu Enrichment)

10:30- Macaw Enrichment

10:45- White Necked Ravens Enrichment

11:00- Tropical Bird House Rainforest Enrichment

Natural Encounters, McGovern Mammal Marina, Red Panda

10:00- Red Panda Enrichment

10:20- Natural Encounters Inside Rainforest Enrichment

10:40- Natural Encounters Bat Enrichment

11:00- Sea Lion Show

11:15- Sea Lion Fish Pop Toss

11:30- Natural Encounters Desert Enrichment

11:45- Natural Encounters River’s Edge Enrichment

Birds of the World, Warthog-Giant Eland, Zebra Exhibits

10:15- Giant Eland/Warthog/Zebra Enrichment

10:30- Nyala Enrichment

10:45- Red Crowned Crane Enrichment

11:00- Cassowary Enrichment

11:15- Saddle Billed Stork Enrichment

Reptile Building, McNair Asian Elephant Habitat, Cheetah and Giraffe Exhibits

10:00- Elephant Baths

10:45- Cheetah/Dog Lure Course

11:00- Giraffe Enrichment

11:15- Reptile Building Enrichment Activity

11:30- Reptile Building Komodo Dragon Enrichment

11:45- Elephant Enrichment

McGovern Children’s Zoo

12:30- Enrichment Show at the Butterfly Pavilion

12:45- Porcupine Enrichment

1:00- Coati Enrichment

1:15- Otter Enrichment

1:30- Guinea Hog and Cow Enrichment

Wortham World of Primates

12:15- Tamarin Enrichment

12:30- Sifaka Enrichment

12:45- Patas Monkey Enrichment

1:00- Mandrill Enrichment

1:15- Red-Capped Mangabey Enrichment

1:30- Guenon Enrichment

1:45- Siamang Enrichment

2:00- Babirusa Enrichment

2:15- Orangutan Enrichment

McNair Asian Elephant Habitat, Okapi, Bongo and South America Exhibits

1:15- Maned Wolf Enrichment

1:30- Elephant Training/Painting demonstration

1:45- Okapi Enrichment

2:00- Bongo Browse

2:15- Tapir Enrichment

2:30- South American Exhibit Painting with “Pico” the Tapir

Carnivores

1:00-Lion Window Enrichment Talk

1:30- African Wild Dog Enrichment

1:45- Bears Puzzle Feeders and Produce

2:00- Jaguar Enrichment

2:30- Tiger Window Training Talk

3:00- Leopard Training

3:15- Small Carnivore Enrichment

Natural Encounters and McGovern Mammal Marina

1:30- NE Piranha Enrichment

1:50- NE Stingray Enrichment

2:15- NE Meerkat Enrichment

2:30- Sea Lion Show

Duck Lake Area

1:00- Giant Eland Training

1:15- Duck Lake Pelican Enrichment

1:30- Flamingo Enrichment

1:45- Pesquet’s Parrot Enrichment

Houston Zoo

1513 N. Mac Gregor

Houston, Texas 77030

Wild Wheels

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:49:10 GMT

Wild Wheels
Start Date: 17-Nov-09 9:15 AM
End Time: 17-Nov-09 10:15 AM
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Ages 0-3 years

Tuesdays and Thursdays

9:15-10:15 am

$7.50 per child for members (adult members are free)

$18.50 per child for non-members (includes 1 adult admission); $7.50 each additional child

Programs are offered every Tuesday and Thursday.

Fall: September 1 - November 19

Spring: February 2 - May 13 (except March 9, 11, 16, and 18)

Summer: No programs offered

Registration Information

Walk up and advance registrations accepted. For advance tickets, download and submit the completed registration form via fax 713-533-6783 or mail: 1513 N. MacGregor, Houston, TX 77030

Wild Wheels

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:50:12 GMT

Wild Wheels
Start Date: 19-Nov-09 9:15 AM
End Time: 19-Nov-09 10:15 AM
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Event Details:

Ages 0-3 years

Tuesdays and Thursdays

9:15-10:15 am

$7.50 per child for members (adult members are free)

$18.50 per child for non-members (includes 1 adult admission); $7.50 each additional child

Programs are offered every Tuesday and Thursday.

Fall: September 1 - November 19

Spring: February 2 - May 13 (except March 9, 11, 16, and 18)

Summer: No programs offered

Registration Information

Walk up and advance registrations accepted. For advance tickets, download and submit the completed registration form via fax 713-533-6783 or mail: 1513 N. MacGregor, Houston, TX 77030

Breakfast with the Animals - Lions

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:09:44 GMT

Breakfast with the Animals - Lions
Start Date: 21-Nov-09 8:00 AM
End Time: 21-Nov-09 9:00 AM
Location: Breakfast with the Animals - Lions, Houston, TX 77030
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Breakfast Is Going Wild!

A very special experience exclusively for Zoo members.

November 21, 2009

It will be a wild morning when you start your day with the Lions. On this roaring occasion you will have the opportunity to watch the feeding habits and enrichment activities of our Lions and enjoy breakfast too. Registration will begin the morning of November 6, 2009. These events fill up fast, so don’t miss out on an extra special event where you will become more familiar with our carnivores and the enrichment that is utilized to enhance their lives.

This unique experience is designed to provide you with interesting educational messages while stimulating healthy natural-like behaviors in our animal ambassadors.

Juice and Buffet Breakfast will be served promptly at 7:30.
Space is limited to the first 50 people. Registration and prepayment are required.

The Houston Zoo reserves the right to cancel any Breakfast. In the event that such a cancellation occurs, we will notify you by email of the cancellation and of the reschedule date.

Registration open on November 6.

Cost is: $60 per person. There are no discounts for children.
The registration fee is not refundable.

Guests should arrive at 7:15 a.m. for
check in at the front entry of the Zoo.

Breakfast with the Animals - Lions

1513 North MacGregor Drive

Houston, TX 77030

Walk on the Wild Side - Elephant Husbandry

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:03:12 GMT

Walk on the Wild Side - Elephant Husbandry
Start Date: 21-Nov-09 9:00 AM
End Time: 21-Nov-09 10:30 AM
Location: Houston Zoo, Houston, TX 77030
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Join one of our expert Houston Zoo animal keepers for an insider’s look at the Zoo. Our staff will be your personal guides as they share their passion for the scaly, furry, and feathered critters in their care. Listen to stories of the animal's antics and personality quirks that will open your eyes and tickle your funny bone. Don’t miss your chance to take a Walk on the Wild Side!

November 21 – Elephants Husbandry

Join expert Zoo elephant staff members for a 1 – 1 ½ hour in-depth look into what it takes to care for our largest residents.

This Walk on the Wild Side tour begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. and starts in the Zoo’s entry plaza. You will be escorted to the Commissary by a Houston Zoo Ranger.

How old do I have to be?
The tours involve a lot of walking and are designed for ages 12 and older, but younger children are welcome with adult supervision.

How many people can take a Walk on the Wild Side tour with me?
We can accommodate 5 to 30 people. If fewer than 5 people register, the tour will be rescheduled later that same month.

How long does a Walk on the Wild Side tour last?
Tours typically last from 1 to 1 ½ hours

Where does my tour begin?
All Walk on the Wild Side Tours begin promptly at 9:00 am. at the Zoo’s main entrance. You will be met by a Zoo Ranger who will escort you to the starting area of the tour.

To avoid confusion regarding where you need to go, please arrive a few minutes early, so you can accompany the Zoo Ranger.

What do Walk on the Wild Side tours cost?
Due to the programming differences in these tour prices may be inconsistent with other Walk on the Wild Side tours.

Tour prices include regular Zoo admission.

Houston Zoo

1513 N. Mac Gregor

Houston, TX 77030

Day After Thanksgiving Free Day

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:39:16 GMT

Day After Thanksgiving Free Day
Start Date: 27-Nov-09 9:00 AM
End Time: 27-Nov-09 7:00 PM
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Safari School - Bongos

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:56:06 GMT

Safari School - Bongos
Start Date: 2-Dec-09 10:00 AM
End Time: 2-Dec-09 11:00 AM
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Ages 3-5
Wednesdays or Saturdays

10-11 am

$20 per class for members (includes 1 adult); $10 for an additional child

$30 per class for non-members (includes 1 adult); $10 for an additional child

Register for a September class and receive a free gift! One gift per child per household while supplies last. Gift will be distributed in class, must be present to receive.

September October

2 and 5 – Elephants 7 and 10 – Birds of Prey

9 and 12 – Orangutans 14 and 17 – Lemurs

16 and 19 – Koi 21 and 24 – Snakes

23 and 26 – Lions 28 and 31 – Bats

November December

4 and 7 – Porcupine 2 and 5 – Bongos

11 and 14 – Hornbills 9 and 12 – Turtles

Registration Information

Members First Saturday

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:07:26 GMT

Members First Saturday
Start Date: 5-Dec-09 8:00 AM
End Time: 5-Dec-09 9:00 AM
Location: Houston Zoo
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The Houston Zoo is open at 8:00 a.m. the first Saturday of each month for Members Only. Please bring your membership card and photo ID as usual.

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Conservation Crew

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:16:21 GMT

Conservation Crew
Start Date: 5-Dec-09 8:30 AM
End Time: 5-Dec-09 3:00 PM
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Ages 13-18
Saturdays

Projects generally start at 8 am

$10 per project

Learn how to go green, help local wildlife and habitats, and earn service hours too! Teens participating in Conservation Crew will work on various conservation-related projects that impact our community one Saturday a month.

Project end time varies. All projects subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

September 26 - Bear Awareness Day at the Houston Zoo

October 10 - Take Me Outdoors Houston at Discovery Green

November 7 - TBD

December 5 - Prairie Planting at Sheldon Lake Environmental Center

January 16 - Building chimney swift towers

February - Date and project TBD

March 27 - TBD

April 24 - Sims Bayou trail work

May 15 - TBD

Registration Information

Registration closes one week prior to the program start date.

Asante Society Family Fall Fling

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:15:49 GMT

Asante Society Family Fall Fling
Start Date: 5-Dec-09 8:30 AM
End Time: 5-Dec-09 5:30 PM
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Safari School - Bongos

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:57:16 GMT

Safari School - Bongos
Start Date: 5-Dec-09 10:00 AM
End Time: 5-Dec-09 11:00 AM
Speaker:

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Ages 3-5
Wednesdays or Saturdays

10-11 am

$20 per class for members (includes 1 adult); $10 for an additional child

$30 per class for non-members (includes 1 adult); $10 for an additional child

Register for a September class and receive a free gift! One gift per child per household while supplies last. Gift will be distributed in class, must be present to receive.

September October

2 and 5 – Elephants 7 and 10 – Birds of Prey

9 and 12 – Orangutans 14 and 17 – Lemurs

16 and 19 – Koi 21 and 24 – Snakes

23 and 26 – Lions 28 and 31 – Bats

November December

4 and 7 – Porcupine 2 and 5 – Bongos

11 and 14 – Hornbills 9 and 12 – Turtles

Registration Information

Safari School - Turtles

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:58:17 GMT

Safari School - Turtles
Start Date: 9-Dec-09 10:00 AM
End Time: 9-Dec-09 11:00 AM
Speaker:

Event Details:

Ages 3-5
Wednesdays or Saturdays

10-11 am

$20 per class for members (includes 1 adult); $10 for an additional child

$30 per class for non-members (includes 1 adult); $10 for an additional child

Register for a September class and receive a free gift! One gift per child per household while supplies last. Gift will be distributed in class, must be present to receive.

September October

2 and 5 – Elephants 7 and 10 – Birds of Prey

9 and 12 – Orangutans 14 and 17 – Lemurs

16 and 19 – Koi 21 and 24 – Snakes

23 and 26 – Lions 28 and 31 – Bats

November December

4 and 7 – Porcupine 2 and 5 – Bongos

11 and 14 – Hornbills 9 and 12 – Turtles

Registration Information

Safari School - Turtles

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:59:25 GMT

Safari School - Turtles
Start Date: 12-Dec-09 10:00 AM
End Time: 12-Dec-09 11:00 AM
Speaker:

Event Details:

Ages 3-5
Wednesdays or Saturdays

10-11 am

$20 per class for members (includes 1 adult); $10 for an additional child

$30 per class for non-members (includes 1 adult); $10 for an additional child

Register for a September class and receive a free gift! One gift per child per household while supplies last. Gift will be distributed in class, must be present to receive.

September October

2 and 5 – Elephants 7 and 10 – Birds of Prey

9 and 12 – Orangutans 14 and 17 – Lemurs

16 and 19 – Koi 21 and 24 – Snakes

23 and 26 – Lions 28 and 31 – Bats

November December

4 and 7 – Porcupine 2 and 5 – Bongos

11 and 14 – Hornbills 9 and 12 – Turtles

Registration Information

Kick Off of Orangutan Caring Week

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:31:12 GMT

Start Date: 8-Nov-09 9:00 AM
End Time: 8-Nov-09 3:00 PM

Orangutan habitat at Wortham World of Primates

1513 N. Mac Gregor

Houston, Texas 77030

Members First Saturday

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:16:11 GMT

Start Date: 3-Jul-10 8:00 AM
End Time: 3-Jul-10 9:00 AM

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Member Morning - Carnivores

Wild Wheels

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Safari School - Hornbills

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Wild Wheels

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Educator Day

Educator Day at the Zoo! Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Member Morning - Carnivores

Safari School - Hornbills

Ages 3-5 Wednesdays or Saturdays

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Enrichment Day

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Wild Wheels

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Wild Wheels

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Breakfast with the Animals - Lions

Breakfast Is Going Wild! A very special experience exclusively for Zoo members. November 21, 2009

Walk on the Wild Side - Elephant Husbandry

November 21 – Elephants Husbandry

Day After Thanksgiving Free Day

Safari School - Bongos

Ages 3-5 Wednesdays or Saturdays

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Members First Saturday

Conservation Crew

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Asante Society Family Fall Fling

Safari School - Bongos

Ages 3-5 Wednesdays or Saturdays

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Safari School - Turtles

Ages 3-5 Wednesdays or Saturdays

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Safari School - Turtles

Ages 3-5 Wednesdays or Saturdays

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Kick Off of Orangutan Caring Week

Members First Saturday

Ages 3-5
Wednesdays or Saturdays

Educator Day at the Zoo!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Ages 3-5
Wednesdays or Saturdays

Breakfast Is Going Wild!

A very special experience exclusively for Zoo members.

November 21, 2009

Ages 3-5
Wednesdays or Saturdays

Ages 3-5
Wednesdays or Saturdays

Ages 3-5
Wednesdays or Saturdays

Ages 3-5
Wednesdays or Saturdays