Cost: $10 per device: includes a live session from one of our animal areas and corresponding education activity
Discover the world without leaving your bed! Virtual Animal Events are a great way for your family to cuddle up and explore everything the Zoo has to offer.
Friday, Oct. 30: 6 – 7 p.m. (Registration opens Sept. 28) This program is designed for families and best suited for children 6-8 years. However, younger children are welcome to participate. At night, the Zoo comes to life! Families, gather around and join us live on Halloween eve for a night that’s sure to be a little spooky and a lot of fun! Turn out the lights for a listening walk filled with the sounds of owls, wolves and big cats, make a Halloween mask, help us uncover “the great pumpkin mystery” and meet some of our favorite scaly friends directly from the Zoo’s Islands Exhibit.
Wednesday Oct. 21: 5:30-6:30 p.m. This program is for adults, 18+. However, participants may be younger (at least 16 years) due to the content of the book. Join the conversation! Connect with ecology and wildlife conservation to critically explore a variety of environmental and conservation issues. To spark the conversation, participants will be provided with a book selection, film and podcast recommendations, and a companion book selection appropriate for younger audiences.
October discussion: Death and Detritovores – Death and decay are a valuable part of the life cycle in any biome. This month’s selections will help readers gain a better understanding of what happens to flora and fauna when they die and how decomposition fits into the cycle of life. This program is designed for adults only. October book selection: Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs, by Caitlin Doughty
Saturday November 14: DETAILS COMING SOON!