DECEMBER 2012 EVENTS
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Zoo Atlanta is REAL LIVE FUN.
Don’t just see the Zoo; do the Zoo! By all means, enjoy over 1,000 of the world’s most amazing animals, but make sure to take full advantage of exciting daily activities like keeper talks, training demonstrations, wildlife shows, and up-close-and-personal animal encounters. Gorilla and orangutan feedings run at 2 p.m. and 2:45 daily; check your Zoo map for a listing of other animal feedings and opportunities available every day. Cost: FREE with the price of general admission. Visit zooatlanta.org or call 404.624.WILD for tickets or directions.
Now open! Giraffe Feeding
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Daily
Stand eye-to-eye with one of Earth’s tallest land mammals. Make your visit a trip to remember with an exclusive new giraffe feeding encounter unlike any other ever before offered at Zoo Atlanta. Times may be subject to change. Visit zooatlanta.org for more details.
NEW! Wild Encounters: African elephant
1:30 p.m. Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays – Only
NEW! Get closer than ever before with a behind-the-scenes experience. Meet and get a chance to feed one of the giants of the African savanna during an exclusive encounter. Times may be subject to change. Visit zooatlanta.org for tickets and details.
NEW! Wild Encounters: Komodo dragon
12 p.m. Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays – Only
NEW! Get closer than ever before with a behind-the-scenes experience. It’s lunchtime for the world’s largest lizard species – and you get to help! Meet and get a chance to feed a Komodo dragon during an exclusive encounter. Times may be subject to change. Visit zooatlanta.org for tickets and details.
NEW! Wild Encounters: Giant panda
11 a.m. Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays – Only
NEW! Get closer than ever before with a behind-the-scenes experience. Meet and get a chance to feed one of the Zoo’s world-famous black-and-white bears during an exclusive encounter never before offered as part of a regular trip to the Zoo! Times may be subject to change. Visit zooatlanta.org for tickets and details.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & CAMPS
Keeper for a Day – Elephants and Warthogs
December 1
Spend the day helping zookeepers with their daily routines of food preparation, cleaning, and animal care. Meet some exciting animals along the way, and learn what it takes to be a zookeeper! Hang out with two of the Zoo’s most popular species in this hands-on program focusing on elephants and warthogs. Participants must be 14 or older. Book a program today on zooatlanta.org.
Adventure Cubs SINGLE DAY: Panda Playtime
December 5, 8 or 11
Toddlers ages 2 to 3 and their adult caregivers learn more about China’s national treasures and the giant pandas at Zoo Atlanta in this single-day alternative to the popular Adventure Cubs series. Book a program today on zooatlanta.org.
Tusks at Dusk Deluxe NightCrawler
December 8
Discover the world of the largest living land mammal – the African elephant. Spend the evening learning about these majestic creatures with hands-on activities; crafts; observations through night-vision scopes; and much more. Wake to guided tours in the Zoo, a behind-the-scenes peek at the elephant barn, and the exclusive opportunity to feed one of our pachyderm pals! Book a program today on zooatlanta.org.
Wild Encounter: Otter
December 8
Enjoy an exclusive visit with these water-loving mammals, and feed an afternoon snack to the Zoo’s romp of otters! Please note: Otters are meat-eaters; participants will handle meat and will use tongs to feed. Book a program today on zooatlanta.org.
Stroller Cubs: Panda Parade
December 12 or 15
Bring your little one to learn more about giant pandas during a special program tailor-made for infants to 2-year-olds. Book a program today on zooatlanta.org.
HomeSchool Academy
December 12
Join Zoo Atlanta for an afternoon of learning and discovery designed specifically for home school students. The HomeSchool Academy is a unique program allowing students to explore animal and science concepts in a fun, interactive environment. Programs are grade-appropriate and include games, activities, Zoo tours and animal encounters. Book a program today on zooatlanta.org.
Keeper for a Day – Australia and Carnivores
December 15
Spend the day helping zookeepers with their daily routines of food preparation, cleaning, and animal care. Meet some exciting animals along the way, and learn what it takes to be a zookeeper! Hang out with Australian animals in the morning, then head to carnivores for a fascinating afternoon. Participants must be 14 or older. Book a program today on zooatlanta.org.
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