2018 Upcoming Events

Fall Wine Festival

Saturday September 22, 2018
Autumn is in full swing and the Lehigh Valley Zoo is ready to celebrate! On Saturday, September 22 the Lehigh Valley Zoo will be hosting its first ever Fall Wine 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 Giraffe Feeding Experience, Lorikeet Landing Experience, and our Kangaroo Walkabout where guests have the opportunity to tour INSIDE the Kangaroo exhibit! We will also be featuring some conservation themed crafts and informative and educational Keeper Talks throughout the day! Acoustic entertainment provided by John Rodden from 12-2PM.

Scarecrow & Pumpkin Contest

Saturday September 29, 2018
Stay tuned for more information!

International Raccoon Appreciation Day

Sunday September 30, 2018
Did you know that October 1st is International Raccoon Appreciation Day? Stop by the Lehigh Valley Zoo on Sunday, September 30th to get the celebration started a day early!

We will be celebrating our resident raccoons by having some great interactive keeper talks/feedings throughout the day! While you’re here, be sure to check out our Lorikeet Landing for a chance to hand-feed our birds a cup of tropical flower nectar! Make sure to get your giraffe feeding tickets upon arrival for a chance to hand-feed our two beautiful Masai giraffe!

Farm Fest Weekend

Saturday October 6, 2018
On Saturday, October 6th and Sunday, October 7th come visit the Lehigh Valley Zoo for our 2018 Farm Fest! This year we will be featuring local vendors, lawn games, and all-day tours INSIDE our barn yard exhibit! Be sure to get your activity tokens so you can hand-feed our sheep, llama, and alpacas! We will have music from 12p-2p courtesy of DJ Ray from Fling-A-Things! Be sure to try your hand at cow milking at our Milking Simulation Station! There will also be interactive tours inside our Goat, Lorikeet and Kangaroo exhibits!

OTTERtoberfest

Saturday October 13, 2018
Grab your lederhosen and join us at the Lehigh Valley Zoo on Saturday, October 13th to celebrate OTTERtoberfest! This annual event will feature a wide variety of gourmet food and craft vendors, crafts and activities for children, and live German music courtesy of the Happy Dutchman German Band from 11a-2p! Be sure to stop by our interactive exhibits for a chance to tour INSIDE the Kangaroo Walkabout, feed the Lorikeets a cup of tropical nectar at Lorikeet Landing, or to brush the goats during the Goat Experience!

Conservation Celebration

Saturday October 13, 2018
Join us for an exclusive conservation gala featuring animal encounters, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and silent and live auctions! Seating is extremely limited – reserve your table now by calling Doreen Carl, VP of Fiscal Development at 610-799-4171 ext. 232 or by emailing dcarl@lvzoo.org.

Bean-nanza (International Sloth Day)

Sunday October 14, 2018
Join us here at the Lehigh Valley Zoo on Sunday, October 14th for an experience you won’t forget! From 11:30AM-12:30PM 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 visit out Animal Encounters page or contact Hannah Beville at hbeville@lvzoo.org!

Boo at the Zoo

Saturday October 20, Sunday October 21, Saturday October 27, & Sunday October 28, 2018
Boo at the Zoo is back and better than ever! This annual crowd favorite has quickly become one of the Lehigh Valley Zoo’s biggest events!

Get your costumes ready and join us on one of FOUR event dates! On Saturday, 10/20 and Sunday, 10/21 as well as Saturday, 10/27 and Sunday, 10/28 there will be trick or treating throughout the zoo! We will have a variety of candy/treat stations, craft/activity tables, vendors, and music from 12PM-2PM each day courtesy of DJ Ray from Fling-A-Things! In addition to all that excitement we will also be featuring a fun line up of interactive experiences including spooky animal mingles, tours inside our Lorikeet Landing and Kangaroo Exhibit, as well as a chance to hand-feed our giraffe lettuce! Make sure to swing by and see why this event is becoming a local family tradition!

More events coming soon!

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