2018 Upcoming Events

1K9 Dog Walk

Saturday May 26, 2018
Grab your leashes and get ready for Saturday, May 26th! Join us at the Lehigh Valley Zoo for our annual 1K9 Dog Walk to help raise money for the Zoo’s conservation efforts!

This day for the dogs will bring together local shelters, vendors, adults and children! We will meet at the zoo entrance and head out to do a 1k walk (0.62 miles) around the outside of the zoo. The walk will start in the zoo parking lot and take us along the path through the game preserve, elk ridge trail, and along the Jordan creek ending back in the zoo parking lot .A beautiful day, exercise for you and your pet, and helping a great cause makes this event one of our favorites. Woof! Tickets are $5 per furry friend.

World Otter Day

Sunday May 27, 2018
Did you know the LV Zoo is home to two North American River Otters? Join us here at the Lehigh Valley Zoo on Sunday, May 27th to celebrate World Otter Day! We’ll have a great line-up of engaging activities to celebrate our resident otters, Naya and Luani! Make sure to tune into our 1:30pm North American River Otter Keeper Talk to learn interesting facts about river otters including: diet, habitat, and conservation status. You’ll even have the chance to ask our friendly, experienced Keepers any questions you may have during the otter talk Q&A!

National Ungulate Day

Saturday June 2, 2018
Have you “HERD” about the LV Zoo’s awesome ungulates? Ungulates are members of a group of primarily large mammals that have hooves! Examples of some of the LV Zoo’s resident ungulates include our Camels, Giraffe, and Horses!

Make sure to be at the Lehigh Valley Zoo on Saturday, June 2nd to participate in all the fun! We’ll be featuring two times to feed our giraffes, Murphy and Tatu, atop the Kiannala Feeding Deck so make sure to purchase tickets for this one-of-a -kind experience upon arrival! Don’t miss out on our exciting and educational Keeper Talks focused on ungulates. Also, be sure to sit in on our Wonders of Wildlife presentation led by our Conservation Educators for a chance to get an up close view of some of our Ambassador Animals!

Breakfast with the Beasts

Sunday June 3, 2018
Start this exclusive morning zoo visit with breakfast under our pavilion where you will find a breakfast buffet of eggs, home fries, sausage, fresh fruit, yogurt, refreshments and more! Then you will be taken on a guided tour around the zoo to hear the incredible stories of our animals and their conservation stories as well.  Guests will learn all about the zoo, the animals, our zoo keepers and get an up close look at an active early morning zoo life! You will even see our education department out with some of our ambassador animals, so bring the cameras and your smile and leave the rest up to us! Plus, you get to stay inside the zoo to enjoy the rest of your day!

Sloth Meet and Greet Day

Thursday June 7, 2018
Join us here at the Lehigh Valley Zoo on Thursday, June 7th for an experience you won’t forget! From 12:30PM-1:30PM our resident Sloth, Bean, will be on exhibit in the Exercise Yard for a guest Meet and Greet! This slow-mover is a crowd favorite so be sure to come say hello! Remember your cameras so you can snap a selfie.

Our knowledgeable Conservation Educators will be on-site as well to answer any questions you have about Bean! For information on how to book a private encounter with Bean, please contact Hannah Beville at hbeville@lvzoo.org!

World Oceans Day

Saturday June 9, 2018
Did you know that our oceans hold over 96% of all of Earth’s water?

Join us at the Lehigh Valley Zoo on Saturday, June 9th to celebrate World Oceans Day! We will have a great line up of interactive activities and experiences that help convey the importance of protecting this planet’s ocean and marine life! Experiences will include an interactive oil spill activity, educational messaging about plastic pollutants in our waterways, and an up close encounter with an African Penguin during our Wonders of Wildlife encounter! Don’t forget to tune in to our Penguin Feeds & Keeper Chats happening at 11AM and 3PM! You’ll have the opportunity to learn cool facts about African Penguins and their watery habitats!

Celebrate Zoo and Aquarium Day

Sunday June 10, 2018
Did you know that June is “Celebrate Zoos and Aquariums Month”?

Join us at the Lehigh Valley Zoo on Sunday, June 10^th to celebrate with us! Grab your favorite LV Zoo gear and stop in to show your love! We have some great experiences lined up for our guests and zoo members to help celebrate! Participate in a Q&A session with our Conservation Educators during our 1:30 Wonders of Wildlife Encounter or a Q&A session with our Zookeepers during their 1:30 keeper chat!

We will also be offering $1.00 hotdogs all day long. The first 500 guests through the gate will receive an AZA Endangered Species Trading Card!

Father’s Day Weekend

Saturday June 16 & Sunday June 17, 2018
Join us here at the Lehigh Valley Zoo on Saturday, June 16th and Sunday, June 17th to celebrate Father’s Day at the Zoo! We will have a great line up of hands on interactive experiences including a tour INSIDE our kangaroo exhibit! Be sure to have the kids participate at our Father’s Day craft stations to make sentimental gifts Dad will love!

Don’t miss our daily keeper talks and up close encounters with some of your favorite animals during our Wonders of Wildlife encounter! Be sure to check out local musician, John Rodden performing Saturday, June 16^th from 11:30AM-1:30PM! For entertainment on Sunday, June 17^th we will have guest appearances by Rey and Kylo Ren from 11:00AM-1:00PM courtesy of Joanna Bertalan of ProfessionalSingingPrincess.com!

Giraffe Weekend

Saturday June 23 & Sunday June 24, 2018

Sponsored by St. Luke’s University Health Network

Did you know that World Giraffe Day and the Summer Solstice are both celebrated on June 21st? Join us on Saturday, June 23^rd and Sunday, June 24^th to celebrate the LONGEST DAY of the year by meeting the animals with the LONGEST NECKS!

We will be featuring an array of giraffe themed activities for guests including extended feeding times, educational keeper talks, specially crafted enrichment at the giraffe exhibit, and open tours of our giraffe vestibule! Do you love Murphy and Tatu like we do? Consider gifting them an item from our “Giraffe Enrichment Tree” that was crafted with care by our Animal Care department!

Red, Wine, & Blue

Saturday June 30, 2018
Fourth of July is right around the corner and the Lehigh Valley Zoo is ready to celebrate! On Saturday, June 30^th the Lehigh Valley Zoo will be hosting its 2^nd annual Red, WINE, and Blue Festival! All guests 21+* are invited to gather under our Event Tent to sample a variety of tasty wines and gourmet treats from our assortment of specialty vendors! Be sure to grab one of our “Tasting Passports” and get a stamp from each spot listed for a chance to win a Lehigh Valley Zoo prize pack!

*A Valid Photo ID is REQUIRED to participate in this event*

For guests under 21, we have an exciting line up of fun activities including our Wonders of Wildlife encounters where guests have a chance to get an up close look at some of our Animal Ambassadors. We will also be featuring some informative and educational Keeper Talks throughout the day! Don’t miss out on our Giraffe Feeding Experience, Lorikeet Landing Experience, and our Kangaroo Walkabout where guests have the opportunity to tour INSIDE the Kangaroo exhibit!

Rock Around the Zoo

July 28, 2018
Come join us to Shake, Rattle & Roll! Bring your favorite folding chair and a blanket, and sit back and enjoy the show at this 21+ Event featuring beer, food, and 50/50 raffle! Live musical performance by John Monforto, Elvis Tribute Artist and Blues Brothers Impersonator!

All proceeds go toward the care of our animals.

Run Wild!

Sunday August 26, 2018
Enjoy one of the most picturesque running trails in all of Pennsylvania! Your 5K or 10K trek will take you through the Trexler Game Preserve, a serene animal sanctuary that totals more than 1200 acres. Your fun race will end inside the Lehigh Valley Zoo as you run past our zebras, oryx, camels, ostrich, and kangaroos, and end at our St Luke’s Giraffe Barn where Murphy and Tatu will be cheering you on!

More events coming soon!

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