Palm Beach Zoo 2008 Calendar of Events
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Every Day
- ALL NEW AT THE ZOO:
- WOW! - "Wings Over Water"
- Weekdays @ 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
- Weekends @ 11 a.m., 2 p.m., & 4 p.m.
- This awe-inspiring interactive show featuring over 20 trained birds will give our visitors the opportunity to marvel at the majestic and sometimes comical behaviors of birds from around the world. Animal trainers will showcase natural avian behaviors while educating guests on the biology, natural history, behavior, and conservation of numerous bird species. Shows will take place on a newly constructed 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, the 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 our 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
May
- International Migratory Bird Day
- Saturday - 10th 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- This event is for the birds! Take off with a flock of fun activities provided by local environmental organizations during this celebration of migratory birds. Enjoy the "Wings over Water" bird show on beautiful Baker Lake. This event is co-sponsored by the US Fish & Wildlife Service, A.R.M. Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge and the Audubon Society of the Everglades.
- Mother's Day
- Sunday - 11th 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- The first 500 mothers and grandmothers will receive free admission to the Palm Beach Zoo on Mother's Day with a paying child and printed coupon available at www.palmbeachzoo.org. Learn about the Zoo's resident moms, create a card for Mom and enjoy live music. Coupon
- Memorial Day Weekend
- Saturday & Sunday - 24th & 25th 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- 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.
June
- Festival de los Animales presented by Publix Super Markets Charities
- Every Saturday in June 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Building on the success of the wildly popular Fiesta Latina of recent years, the Palm Beach Zoo has decided to celebrate the cultural and biological diversity of Central and South America on not one but four days. Each Saturday will feature authentic entertainment including dance and musical performances, cultural storytelling, games, and crafts. Latin flavored food will be served in the Tropics Café, our full-service restaurant which is themed as a South American river port. Each week will feature a different region of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. The Zoo’s animal collection includes a large number of species from these regions. Check our website often for updates at www.palmbeachzoo.org.
- Father's Day
- Sunday - 15th 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- The first 500 fathers and grandfathers will receive free admission to the Palm Beach Zoo on Father's Day with a paying child and printed coupon available at www.palmbeachzoo.org. Learn about the Zoo's resident dads, create a card for Dad and enjoy live music. Coupon
- American Association of Zoo Keepers: "Strike for Conservation" Bowl-a-Thon
- Saturday - 28th at Greenacres Bowl (6126 Lake Worth Rd.) - 7 - 9 p.m.
- Join special guest CBS News anchor, Liz Quirantes and Palm Beach Zoo keepers, trainers, educators, docents, volunteers and friends of the Zoo at this year’s Strike for Conservation Bowl-a-Thon! Enjoy a fun filled evening while raising much needed monetary support and awareness for endangered animals worldwide. All bowlers who acquire the minimum amount of sponsorships ($30 for adults and $15 for children under 16) will receive complimentary bowling, bowling shoe rental, pizza, sodas, and take away gifts. Great door prizes for the top earners and lots of other door prizes for everyone round out the festive evening. For more information or for a sponsorship form, please contact Ivan Heit, AAZK Fund Raising Chairman at (561) 629-8300 or via e-mail at ivanaazk@bellsouth.net.
July 2008
- Summer Jazz on the Deck Series
- Saturday - 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Come jive to the Jazz on the deck series. Discover a local jazz band on the Tropics Café deck every Saturday in July. Relax and take in the beauty of Baker Lake and enjoy the sounds of the band with nature as its back up. Jazz on the Deck is sponsored by American Express.
- Winter in July
- Saturday & Sunday - 12th & 13th - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- It’s snowing at the Palm Beach Zoo! Bring your mittens and dive into 40 tons of snow at the “coolest” event of the year, “Winter in July!” This celebration was founded 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. Even the animals get into the act with "cool" animal enrichments you won't want to miss! The days' events will include children's entertainment such as live musical performances, interactive games, educational arts and crafts, and the Banana Peel Circus where kids learn to juggle with Glass Productions. Sit back and relax in the Florida Pioneer House as you listen to arctic-themed stories, and meet the Zoo’s special guest, the “Snow Queen.”
August 2008
- Summer Jazz on the Deck Series
- Saturdays - 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Come jive to the Jazz on the deck series. Discover a local jazz band on the Tropics Café deck every Saturday in August. Relax and take in the beauty of Baker Lake and enjoy the sounds of the band with nature as its back up. Jazz on the Deck is sponsored by American Express.
September 2008
- Jaguar Appreciation Day
- Saturday - 20th - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Join us for a celebration of all things spotted in support of jaguar conservation. Check out amazing big cat bio-facts, learn about jaguar behavior through engaging keeper talks and enrichment sessions, help say "Happy 3rd Birthday" to "Izel", one of our resident jaguars, and enjoy a host of children's activities.
October 2008
- Spooky Snooze! at the Zoo
- Saturdays & Sundays - TBA - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.
- Are you brave enough to spend a night at the Zoo? Then join us for a special Halloween themed Night Owls Overnight program. Discover the Zoo after hours and meet some of our creatures of the night! Enjoy animal encounters, a night tour of the Zoo, snacks and a continental breakfast, as well as many more wild activities! All Night Owl Overnight programs must be reserved in advance.
- "Baby" Boo at the Zoo
- Friday - 24th - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- For all those "itty bitty" ghosts and ghouls - Enjoy 'trick or treating' in a delightful and safe environment, not-so-scary animal encounters and wildlife shows, costume contests, live music, educational storytelling, face painting, games, and crafts.
- Boo at the Zoo
- Saturday & Sunday - 25th & 26th - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Be "spooked" at the Palm Beach Zoo's thirteenth annual Halloween celebration. Local businesses and non-profit organizations partner with us to make this event a "ghoulish" good time for the whole family. Enjoy 'trick or treating' in the midst of 1,500 animals, non-stop animal encounters and wildlife shows, costume contests for all ages, "scary" children's entertainment and performances, and the largest haunted house in "Boo at the Zoo" history!
November 2008
- Veteran's Day Weekend
- Saturday & Sunday - 8th & 9th - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 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.
December 2008
- Presents for the Animals
- Saturday & Sunday - 20th & 21st - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Join us for this special winter weekend full of wild "gifts" under the tree for our animals! A list of needed items will be published and children will be encouraged to bring these items as gifts for their animal friends.
