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.

"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

January 2012

"Zootography" Workshop by John J. Lopinot: Friday – Sunday, January 26 – 28, 2012 9am – 3pm; Join noted nature photographer John J. Lopinot for a three-day zoo photography workshop at the Palm Beach Zoo! This workshop is designed to make you a better photographer by teaching you new techniques and how to "see" photographs as you move through the zoo. You will learn how to "make" great wildlife photographs at the zoo rather than "take" photographs in the course of this workshop consisting of presentations, assignments, a field trip and a critique. You will get close up and personal with many of the animals at the Zoo where you will be able to photograph behind the scenes.; The cost of the workshop is $200.00 and is a fundraiser for the Palm Beach Zoo and will include breakfast in the Baum Conference Room both days and lunch at the Tropics Cafe during your field trip day. To register for the workshop or for more information, please visit John's website at http://www.johnjlopinot.com/.

February 2012

Valentine's Day Breakfast

Sunday, February 12th - 8:30 am, 10:00 am & 11:30 am

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Your Palm Beach Zoo Valentine's Day Breakfast program ticket will Include all‐day admission to the Palm Beach Zoo, hot buffet breakfast, private animal encounters, children's take home crafts, meet 'n' greet with the Palm Beach Zoo's Costume Character "Kiwi" the Koala, complimentary carousel rides, and many more special surprises!

Hot Breakfast Buffet Includes:

Omelet Stations with all the Toppings & Scrambled Eggs for the Kiddies
Country Smoked Bacon & Sausage Links
Southern Style Biscuits & Gravy
French Toast & Home Fried Potatoes
Bagels & Lox
Fresh Fruit, Assorted Pastries & Danish

For more information or to reserve your seat, please contact the Palm Beach Zoo's Marketing Office at (561) 547‐WILD (9453) x 223 or via email at info@palmbeachzoo.org by Thursday, February 9th. Reservation Form »

Note: Due to limited space, advanced registration and payment are required for all Palm Beach Zoo Breakfast programs. The Palm Beach Zoo reserves the right to limit the Valentine's Day Breakfast program enrollment and to cancel the program completely if registration is below the required minimum. Cancellations must be made 24‐hours in advance of scheduled program date to receive refund.

March 2012

We Care Kids Fair – Hosted by Parenting Plus Magazine: Saturday & Sunday, March 3 & 4, 2012, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; This bi-annual event provides families with dynamic hands-on cultural and educational activities presented by local service organizations and businesses. The days' entertainment includes live children's performances, bounce house, games, crafts, and more. And don't forget about the zoo's amazing animal encounters and wonderful wildlife shows! For further information regarding We Care Kids Fair or to become a vendor, please contact Parenting Plus via email at pplus000@aol.com.

Save the Florida Panther Day - Colin the Panther's 17th Birthday Celebration: Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Celebrate "Save the Florida Panther Day" and help us celebrate our very own Florida panther Colin's 17th 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 11:30 a.m.!

Breakfast with the Bunny: Saturday, March 31; Please check back for more details!