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2009 Special Events

All events are included with regular Zoo Admission.  Events will be held during Zoo Operating Hours.

ZooFLING    

Roar into Spring! Discover the secrets to animals’ wild lifestyles.

April 4 - Feast of the Beast
April 11 - Eggstravaganza
                  
April 18 & 19 - Earth Day Celebration
April 25 -
 Creature Comforts            

BIRDS AND BLOOMS

May 9 - Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day.
May 10 - Bring Mom to the Zoo for Mother’s Day with an online discount.

SAVE OUR SNAKES

May 16 & 17   - Learn about native snakes & their important role in nature.

BEE A BEAR

Explore life as a bear and catch the latest buzz on bees.

June 6 - Polar Paws & Claws
June 13 - Grizzly Walks and Talks 
      
June 20 - Black Bears & Bees              
June 21 - Father’s Day - Bring Papa Bear to the Zoo with an online discount admission.
June 27 - Teddy Bear Fair - Bring your Teddy Bear for a check up with our zoo veterinarians.

ZooCOOL

August 8 & 9 - Chill out and learn how Zoo animals beat the heat. 

ZooFEST

Celebrations of the exotic, the endangered, and the mysterious.

October 3 - Native American Art, Dance, Music & Mystery 
October 10 - African Art, Dance, Music & Mystery  
October 17 - HOWL-O-Ween  - Hear the howls and tales of the Red Wolves.
October 24 & 25 - BOO at the ZOO - A magical weekend featuring games, music, face painting, treats, costume contests and plenty of Halloween fun.

BATOLOGY

October 31 & November 1 - Discover the good nature of bats at Sonora Desert