Thursday, November 8, 2012

DECEMBER 2012 HAPPENINGS AT ZOO ATLANTA!



REGULAR ACTIVITIES

The season’s wildest holiday gifts
Give the gift of REAL LIVE FUN with a Zoo Atlanta Family Gift Membership, now available in a convenient gift card. Give a loved one a full year of stewardship of a favorite species with a Rare Care Sponsorship. Offer the youngsters on your list a chance to participate in award-winning programming with an Education Program Gift Certificate. Surprise your favorite animal lovers with a Wild Encounters reservation, or visit zooatlanta.org for more ideas for the year’s most appreciated gifts. Order gifts online or learn more on zooatlanta.org.

Wild Encounters: Special holiday availability!
Looking for an adventure during winter break or the year’s most original gift? Wild Encounters are open on weekdays by popular demand this holiday season.

African elephant Wild Encounters
Daily, December 19 through January 3
1:30 p.m.
Go behind-the-scenes to meet and feed one of the giants of the African savanna during an exclusive up-close-and-personal encounter. No programs available on Christmas Day. Visit zooatlanta.org for reservations and details.

Giant panda Wild Encounters
Daily, December 19 through January 3
11 a.m.
Meet and feed one of the Zoo’s world-famous black-and-white bears during an exclusive behind-the-scenes opportunity. No programs available on Christmas Day. Visit zooatlanta.org for reservations and details.

Komodo dragon Wild Encounters
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
12:45 p.m.
It’s lunchtime for the world’s largest lizard species – and you get to help! Go behind-the-scenes to meet and feed a Komodo dragon. Visit zooatlanta.org for reservations and details.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & CAMPS

Winter Safari Day Camp
December 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28; January 2, 3 and 4
Kindergartners through 5th graders bundle up with the animals for a wildlife adventure during winter break. Highlights include Zoo tours, animal encounters, hands-on learning and much more. Registration and details are available now on zooatlanta.orgReserve your spot or learn more 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 onzooatlanta.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.

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.

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