Palm Beach Zoo Special Events & Daily Schedule
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Every Day
- WOW! - "Wings Over Water"
- Weekdays @ 11 a.m.
- Weekends @ 11 a.m., 2 p.m.
- This awe-inspiring interactive show featuring over 20 trained birds will give you the opportunity to marvel at the majestic and sometimes comical behaviors of birds from around the world. Animal trainers showcase natural avian behaviors while educating guests on the biology, natural history, behavior, and conservation of numerous bird species. Shows take place on a floating stage on Baker Lake in the heart of the zoo. "Wings over Water" is made possible by generous donations from Scaife Family Foundation and The Benjamin J. Olewine III Family.
- "Wings Over Water" is Sponsored by AirTran.
- "Wild Things Show"
- Weekdays @ 1 p.m.
- Weekends @ 12 noon
- You will find yourself howling with New Guinea Singing Dogs, Mic and Sydney, newest stars of the Wild Things Show! Meet Scooter, a South Asian binturong, and a beautiful Brazilian rainbow boa. Boris, the Scarlet Macaw adds a colorful flair while Xena the African pygmy hedgehog will definitely make you smile.
Daily Animal Enrichments - Get to know some of our resident animals during our daily keeper talks and informative feeding & enrichment encounters.
- Learn what makes tigers so "chuffed" (happy) during our Tiger Talks.
- Feel the power of a hungry alligator during our American Alligator Talk & Feeding.
- Experience the behaviors of some of our furry and scaled residents at the Digsite Encounters.
- Monkey around with several species of primates during our Tropics of the Americas Primate Enrichment.
- Watch as numerous water fowl species get hand-fed by our keeper staff during our Pelican Feedings.
Monthly Special Events
February
- Valentine’s Day Continental Breakfast
- Sunday, 14th from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
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- Surprise your loved ones by treating them to a special Valentine's Day morning at the Palm Beach Zoo. Valentine's Day begins with a continental breakfast at the Tropics Café followed by special behind-the-scenes tours and animal encounters. Spend the rest of the day strolling through the zoo meeting some of our loving animal couples. Price is $48 per couple which also includes a full day's admission to the Palm Beach Zoo and wildlife shows. Children are welcome to attend however regular zoo admission prices do apply.
- For reservations or more information please call 561-533-0887 ext 238 or email us at info@palmbeachzoo.org.
March
- Save the Florida Panther Day
- Saturday, 20th
- Celebrate the 4th annual “Save the Florida Panther Day” and help us celebrate our very own Florida panther “Colin’s” birthday. Enjoy a day full of animal encounters, keeper talks, and St. Patrick’s Day themed photo-ops, crafts, and giveaways. Make sure to swing by the Florida Pioneer House to see “Colin” enjoy his surprise birthday treat at 11 a.m.!
April 2010
- Party for the Planet
- Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 16th - 18th
- “Go Green” at the Palm Beach Zoo and celebrate Earth Day with your furry, feathered, and scaly friends! The Palm Beach Zoo is partnering with other AZA-accredited zoos throughout the country to host the largest Earth Day celebration to help visitors discover ways to connect to the environment and to spark a major effort to address the conservation crisis.
- Take part in conservation and amphibian-themed games and crafts in our Nature Workshops
- Stop by the new Reptile House, Amazon Marketplace, and Caracol Observatory to get an up-close look at the zoo's amphibians
- Soar above the water at the “Wings Over Water” (WOW) free-flight bird show and experience the majestic yet sometimes comical behavior of birds as you learn about the importance of environmental conservation
- Learn about recycling and have a “howling” good time at the “Wild Things” Show with “Mic” and “Sydney”, our New Guinea singing dogs
- Enjoy musical performances by the Pied Piper of Percussion – Steve Gryb
- Green vendors, roving animal encounters, giveaways, and more "green" fun will be available all day.
May 2010
- International Migratory Bird Day
- Saturday, 8th
- International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) is celebrated each year to recognize the annual migration of birds from their summer breeding grounds in North America to their non-breeding winter feeding grounds in Central and South America! IMBD was created to focus public attention on the need conservation efforts for birds and their habitats. The event is hosted by the Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service A.R.M., Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, and the Audubon Society of the Everglades.
- Mother’s Day Weekend
- Saturday & Sunday, 8th & 9th
- Information to follow...
- Bear Awareness Days
- Sunday – Saturday, 15th & 16th
- Discover the "bear necessities" on how to support bear conservation. Check out amazing bear bio-facts, learn about bear behavior through an exciting keeper talk/enrichment session, create your very own bear masterpiece, play "Do Bears Eat Better Than I Do?" and see how you "measure up" to "Lewis & Clark," our black bear brothers.
- Memorial Day Weekend Promotion
- Saturday – Monday, 29th – 31st
- To show our appreciation, all visitors showing a Military, Military Reserve, Coast Guard, Police, Fire, or an EMT ID Card will receive free admission to the Palm Beach Zoo this weekend for themselves and a 50% discount for their guests (limit three per offer). A valid ID must be shown at time of entrance to receive offer.
June 2010
- Father’s Day Weekend
- Saturday & Sunday, 19th & 20th
- Information to follow...
July 2010
- Independence Day Weekend Promotion
- Friday – Sunday, 2nd – 4th
- To show our appreciation, all visitors showing a Military, Military Reserve, Coast Guard, Police, Fire, or an EMT ID Card will receive free admission to the Palm Beach Zoo this weekend for themselves and a 50% discount for their guests (limit three per offer). A valid ID must be shown at time of entrance to receive offer.
- Winter in July
- Saturday & Sunday, 10th & 11th
- It's snowing at the Palm Beach Zoo! That's right – it's snowing. Bring your mittens and dive into 40 tons of snow at the "coolest" event of the year! "Winter in July" was created to educate the community's children about the importance of Sun Safety while providing them the opportunity to experience the wonders of winter without leaving South Florida.
- The days' events will also include an avalanche of activities including non-stop children's entertainment and animal encounters; sit back and relax in the Florida Pioneer House as you listen to arctic-themed stories; go “ice-fishing” to see what prize you can reel in*, and meet the one-and-only “Snow Queen”. Even the animals get into the act with "cool" animal enrichments you won't want to miss!
