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610-799-4171, ext. 238, 228 or 227
Community matters to Lehigh Valley Zoo, that’s why we created special Smart Fun opportunities for our local community to experience and learn about wildlife and conservation. Pre-registration required for all programs.
Senior Safari
Adults age 55+
A leisurely Zoo safari designed especially for our young at heart Zoo friends. Enjoy an informative guided Zoo tour, interactive animal encounters, and light refreshments. During the morning break, you’ll enjoy a cup of tea, coffee, or lemonade, finger sandwiches, and a delicious dessert.
Dates and Times: 4/2/2012 or 9/25/2012 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Pricing: Zoo members: $14/person, non-members: $15/person
Participants receive free admission to the Zoo for the day
Zoo Careers Workshop
Grades 10-12
Ever wanted to learn about what it takes to be an Animal Educator or Zookeeper? Interested in Conservation? Through presentations, guest speakers, job shadowing, and even behind the scenes Zoo tours, you will learn about the different opportunities our Zoo provides and what it’s like to work at a zoo.
Dates and Time: 2/12/2012 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Pricing: Zoo members: $10/person, non-members: $14/person
Family Flock
Ages 18 months- 3 years
Ideal program for toddlers and adults to enjoy together. Program meets four mornings throughout the session. Journey through the wild animal kingdom with the letters of the alphabet as your guide. Each class will focus on a specific letter and the amazing, awesome, awe-inspiring animal it represents. Play-based activities include animal visits, biofact viewing, interactive games, nature crafts, songs, and stories. Program encourages adult participation in the learning process.
Dates and Times: (Fridays) 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, and 3/30/2012 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Pricing: Zoo members: $65.00/child, non-members: $73.00/child
One adult admitted free with each paying child. Each additional adult $7.00
Nocturnal Family Safari
Adults and children 4+
Uncover the mysteries of nocturnal species. Hike, eat, and sleep with the Zoo animals as you explore the Zoo after the sun goes down. Activities include guided Zoo tour, nature hike, owl calling, animal encounters, snacks, breakfast, and feeding some of the Zoo animals their early morning hay. Bring your own tent and sleep outdoors or stay inside the Zoo’s Bison Auditorium.
Dates and Time: 6/23/2012, 8/18/2012, or 9/22/2012 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Pricing: Zoo members: $30.00/person, non-members: $33.00/person
Zoo Safari for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
Open to all ages
Join us for a special program created for our deaf and hard of hearing community. Program will include a Zoo tour and animal presentation. Interpreters will be on-site for the program.
Date and Time: 9/22/2012 1:00pm-4:00pm
Pricing: Zoo members: $11.50/person, non-members: $12.50/ person
Participants receive free admission to the Zoo for the day
Eyes of the Sky
Ages 4 + (must be able to hike)
Arrive at the Zoo early for a morning hike and special up-close animal presentations. Learn about the amazing skills and adaptations of birds of prey. Spend the rest of your day visiting all the other animals in our Zoo family.
Date and Time: 9/29/2012 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Pricing: Zoo members: $11.50/person, non-members: $12.50/ person
Participants receive free admission to the Zoo for the day
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