articles

Special Events at the Palm Beach Zoo in February!

GO WILD at the Palm Beach Zoo in February!

By Palm Beach Zoo January 17, 2019

The Palm Beach Zoo is announcing the following special events and promotions for February 2019:

DragonFest
Must-see entertainment! Visit the Zoo on Saturday, February 2nd from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, for DragonFest - the annual celebration of the Chinese New Year! The world-renowned John Wai Martial Arts Academy will celebrate the Year of the Pig with authentic dragon performances and lion dances in the interactive fountain area. Plus, fortune cookie prizes! Free with Zoo admission.

Ladybug Release Party
Add Saturday, February 16th to your to-do list! From 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Zoo is hosting their 5th Annual Ladybug Release Party and you, your family, and friends are invited for a day of ladybug fun! Costume contest at noon: wear red and/or pink and come dressed as a ladybug to win a chance to mingle with flamingos and more! Free with Zoo admission.

Early Explorers: (Not-So) Slimy Scales (3 to 4 years old)
Join Palm Beach Zoo's Early Explorers workshop for an interactive educational experience designed for preschool-aged children. These themed programs created for children ages 3 to 4 include up-close animal encounters, stories, games, crafts, and visits to animal habitats throughout the Zoo or Nature Play! Snack is included. One adult is required to attend with each child. Pre-registration is required. Cost per participant: Members $25 per session or $80 for series; Non-members $50 per session or $165 for series. Non-member price includes all-day admission to the Zoo.

Spring Break Zoo Camp
Register your children now for Spring Break Zoo Camp: March 18 to 22 and March 25, 2019, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Enjoy up-close animal encounters, behind the scenes tours, group projects and more, in this fun-filled week for 5 to 8-year olds. REGISTER NOW!

 

Book a Behind-the-Scenes Animal Experience
Get up close and personal with the coolest animals in the world when you reserve your once-in-a-lifetime and exclusive experience! Meet capybara sisters, Wilbur the sloth, koalas Oz and Katerine, Aldabra tortoises, giant anteaters, try our 'creepy cool' reptile experience,  or mingle with flamingos! Click here to book your animal experience today!

About the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches is home to over 550 animals and exists to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. We advance our conservation initiatives in the field. Our endangered species propagation, education and support of conservation initiatives in the field. Our commitment to sustainable business practices elevates our capacity to inspire others. 

The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Zoo is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every day, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.