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Schedule of Events at the Central Florida ZooApril 23, 2008 Teacher Open House The Zoo knows that teachers work hard all year long and we would like to thank them for all they do. If you area teacher in Seminole, Orange, Volusia or Lake County, come enjoy food, drink, displays and prizes in the Wayne M. Densch Discovery Center! Admission is free but reservations are required. You are also welcome to bring your family for free so they can enjoy the Zoo while you are at the open house. (Due to space restraints, only teachers will be admitted to the open house.) Child care for children aged four and up will be provided at the new Tropical Splash Ground. For more information or to reserve your spot, please call 407-323-4450 extension 122 or email sandil@centralfloridazoo.org April 25 & 26, 2008 American Cancer Society Relay for Life Join the ZOO Team and support the American Cancer Society. Call 407.323.4450 ext. 136 for details. Every Wednesday in April & May Storytime at the Zoo Enjoy animal stories along with a special visit from one of our Zoo animals. Programs are presented by the Orange County Library System Storytellers and are designed for pre-school age children. May 10, 2008 Party for the Planet – Year of the Frog It’s not easy being green,” when you’re a frog! Did you know American Zoo and Aquarium’s are calling this the Year of the Frog? Come learn all about how the Zoo is leaping into action to save frogs and other endangered animals. The Central Florida Zoo will be participating in the annual nationwide Party for the Planet celebration, this year focusing on the frog. The Zoo will be showcasing conservation efforts and giving you tips and ways you can participate. You can also buy a stuffed animal for your mother and help to save the animals in the wild. Browse through booths highlighting conservation and preservation efforts in which the Central Florida Zoo is involved. Learn new ways to connect with the environment and make a difference in conservation by spending the day with the animals who share our planet. May 11, 2008 Mother’s Day at the Zoo Bring your Mother out to enjoy a day at the Zoo! Moms get in free with paid child admission. May 17, 2008 Enrichment Workshop for Pet Owners Want to know how to make your pet happy? Treats! Learn from the Zoo’s Commissary staff how to make treats on a budget with everyday materials. During the workshop you will make a treat for your pet as well as the Zoo’s animals and watch as keepers give the enrichment items to our animals. On this "Enrichment Day," animals will get special treats in the form of special food, toys and objects to make their life more stimulating. Register early – this class will certainly fill quickly. Call 407.323.4450 ext. 123 for more information and to register. May 20, 2008 Snake Awareness Presentation – DON’T MISS OUT! FILLS QUICKLY! The Central Florida Zoo’s Herpetology Department offers this program to help individuals properly identify venomous and non-venomous snakes. Separate fact from fiction and learn what to do (and what not to do) during an encounter. To make reservations, please call 407/323-4450, ext. 123. June 3, 2008 Alligator Awareness Presentation -- DON’T MISS OUT! FILLS QUICKLY! Alligator safety is an essential part of living in Florida. The Herpetology Department at the Zoo is offering an informative and educational presentation on alligator safety and awareness for you and your family. To make reservations, please call 407/323-4450, ext. 123. June 14, 2008 Maude and Mary’s Birthday Bash Come to the Zoo and celebrate in a BIG way with Maude and Mary our Asian elephants. Join us for kid’s crafts and activities, a bounce house, and animal encounters and more! June 22, 2008 Seminole Harley Owners Group Bike Run Join the Seminole Harley Owners Group as they host their 16th annual ride to support the Central Florida Zoo and our American Eagle exhibit. Call Karen De Le Puenta at 407.331.5034 or email her at ronbrdy@yahoo.com. July 4, 5 and 6, 2008 Red, White and ZOO Celebrate the 4th and the Central Florida Zoo’s 33rd Birthday with live music, games, food, children’s crafts, face painting, magic, waterslide and zoo animal encounters. September 20, 2008 Black Tie on the Wild Side Have a wild night with the Zoo and a few of our animals! Enjoy a silent auction, dinner, and dancing all to benefit the Central Florida Zoo. Details are being made to create a wonderful occasion for the typically sold-out crowd! September 27 & 28 , 2008 Fiesta del Coquí Come to the Zoo for the annual “Fiesta del Coquí” and party with the coquí with live music, crafts and activities, demonstrations and much more celebrating the Hispanic culture. Enjoy fabulous regional cuisines, dance to the sounds of local bands, and be entertained by local dance groups, all celebrating this tiny frog of Puerto Rico. Every Wednesday in Storytime at the Zoo Enjoy animal stories along with a special visit from one of our favorite Zoo animals. Programs are presented by the Orange County Library System Storytellers in October and the Seminole County Library System Outreach Specialist will present in November. Storytime is designed for pre-school age children. October 18, 19, 25, 26, 2008 ZOO Boo Bash Trick or treat in the wildest neighborhood in town during the Central Florida Zoo’s Zoo Boo Bash. It’s a safe, fun, and not-too-scary event for young and old alike. Kids are invited to bring goodie bags and wear costumes for trick or treat stations, and face painting. Take a haunted hayride, visit the Pumpkin Patch for a fun photo, and learn about the myths and realities of some misunderstood animals. November 15, 2008 Big Easy Casino Night Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! Let the good times roll when you join the Central Florida Zoo for Big Easy Casino Night. Try your hand at Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Bingo and Texas Hold ‘em, enjoy live entertainment, fabulous food, all to benefit the animals at the Zoo. December 13, 2008 Breakfast with Santa Meet Santa at the Central Florida Zoo. There will be lots of fun holiday cheer and activities for the whole family. After breakfast, everyone can enjoy creating a special animal enrichment and join the Zoo Keepers watch as the animals receive their special holiday gifts.
Other activities and programs at the Central Florida Zoo: Animal DemonstrationsEvery Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) 11:00 a.m. Elephant Demonstrations 11:30 a.m. Bird Show (Magpie Jay Stage) 1:00 p.m. Bug Encounter (Discovery Center) 2:00 p.m. Elephant demonstrations 2:15 p.m. Primate Feeding Program 2:30 p.m. Feline Feeding Program 3:00 p.m. Reptile Demonstrations – Herpetarium Animal Encounter - $7.50 per person Elephant Encounter – A specialized behind-the-scenes encounter offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:15 p.m. where you will discover what 100,000 muscles in an elephant trunk feels like and feed this endangered species during this interactive tour. Learn about our Asian elephants, Maude and Mary, from their keepers. |
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