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the zoo opens for the 2024 season with eggstravaganza on march 30. tickets required. click here to purchase.

  • Eggstravaganza - March 30

    The Zoo opens the 2024 season with Eggstravaganza on March 30. Kids will enjoy collecting goodies along the Bunny Trail, meeting the Easter Bunny, participating in crafts and activities and dancing to music from DJ Jonny Taylor. 

    Tickets required. Click here to buy.

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  • 2024 Calendars Now 40% Off

    Enjoy a year of cute animals with the 2024 Zoo Calendar. Calendars are now 40% off! Click here to purchase.

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  • Wildlife on Wheels Education Programs

    We Bring The Zoo to YOU during our Wildlife on Wheels programs. Learn about a wide variety of species from a Zoo Educator and meet our animals up-close-and-personal. 

    Please reach out to the Education Department here for more information. 

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  • Sponsor an Animal

    Do you love animals as much as we do? Adopt one (or two) for you or the animal lover in your life! Sponsoring an animal is a great way to support the work we do at The Zoo. Each sponsorship package includes a welcome letter with your animal’s personal story, a fact sheet about the species and two one-day passes for the 2024 season. 
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starting March 30th and 31st.
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