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PJ’s Birthday PJ Party

June 14, 2025

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

3755 West Seminole Boulevard Sanford, FL 32771

PJ’s Birthday PJ Party

💤 Wear your PJs or rhino gear—get $4 OFF admission and a FREE raffle entry!

That’s right! Dress to impress PJ the rhino in your comfiest (appropriate) pajamas or rhino-themed clothing and get:

  • 🦏 $4 OFF Zoo admission at the gate

  • 🎟 One FREE entry into our wild raffle drawing (more on that below!)

No promo codes, no online hoops—just roll up in style and enjoy the perks!


🎂 It’s PJ’s 14th Birthday!

PJ is our greater one-horned rhino birthday boy, turning 14 and celebrating in style. He’s a 4,000-pound gentle giant who loves:

  • 💦 Soaking in his personal tub (he’s semi-aquatic!)

  • 🛢 Rolling barrels for enrichment

  • 👂 Listening to the world with his big, fluffy ears

  • 💨 Getting occasional ‘zoomies’

Our Zoo Keepers will be treating him to special birthday surprises—and rumor has it, some of his neighbors might have party decorations too!


🎁 Raffle Drawing – Win Big, Rhino Style

Visit the raffle table near the rhino habitat to enter:

🎉 Grand Prize: General Admission for a return trip + an up-close Rhino Encounter for up to 4 guests
🎨 Rhino Paintings created by PJ himself
🍦 Surprise Bonus Giveaways throughout the day!

How to enter:

  • Wear your pajamas or rhino gear = 1 FREE raffle entry

  • Want more chances? $5 per extra entry – anyone can enter!

  • Just fill out your ticket with your name & phone number (email optional)

  • Winners will be contacted by phone. If we don’t hear back within 3 days, we’ll draw again!


🎈Get comfy and get to the Zoo!

Don’t miss this once-a-year celebration. Show up in your finest PJs or rhino duds, get a discount, score a raffle entry, and help us throw a wildly fun birthday bash for one very special rhino.


**Discount Terms & Conditions:** $4 off admission valid onsite only on Saturday, June 14. Discount available to guests wearing clearly visible pajamas or clothing featuring a rhinoceros. Offer not valid online and cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions.

**Dress Code Note:** Pajamas must follow Zoo dress code guidelines. No offensive language, imagery, political messages, or inappropriate attire. This is a family-friendly event—please choose outfits suitable for a public space.

**Drawing Rules:** Free raffle entry with appropriate attire (pajamas or rhino wear). Additional entries may be purchased for $5 each. Participants must provide name and phone number to be contacted if selected as a winner. Winners must respond within 3 days or the prize will be re-awarded. Winning tickets for bonus drawings remain eligible for additional drawings.

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