May 2017 Special Events Announced for Palm Beach Zoo
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Palm Beach Zoo is announcing the following special events and promotions for May 2017:
Roar & Pour: Saturday May 13, 4:30p – 9:00p
Our first Roar & Pour of 2017 kicks off from 4:30-9p presenting the amazing Heart tribute band… LifeLine! The whole Zoo is open to explore along with up close animal encounters – at 5p the Summer Grill opens with Seattle inspired menu items in honor of Heart’s hometown, the Tiki Bar also opens with beer, wine and a Due South Brewing tap-takeover! LifeLine takes the stage at 7:30p with a 90 minute set of Heart’s biggest hits! http://www.palmbeachzoo.org/roar-and-pour-2017
Stacey Konwiser Memorial Save The Tiger 5K: Saturday May 20, 7:30a – REGISTRATION IS OPEN to Run or Walk on May 20th! It’s estimated that there are fewer than 250 Malayan tigers left in the wild. Proceeds from this RUN/WALK help support our partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society at Endau Rompin National Park in Malaysia to protect tigers and their habitat. The course for this run takes you directly past our Tiger River habitat! Every runner gets a tech-style, short-sleeve, polyester, running shirt available in men’s and women’s sizes. palmbeachzoo.org/save-the-tiger-5k-2017
Snooze-a-pa-ZOO-za Family Overnight: Friday May 26, 7:00p -8:30a
WHOOO wants to spend the night at the zoo Memorial Day weekend? Enjoy an evening of themed activities including up-close animal encounters, detective games, crafts, and a night time tour. Pizza and continental breakfast are included. Activities are geared for children 6 and up and a minimum of one adult is required per family. Pre-registration is required.
http://www.palmbeachzoo.org/family-overnights
Teddy Bear Affair presented by MedExpress Urgent Care: Saturday May 27, 10:00a – 2:00p
Teddy Bear Affair is BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER thanks to sponsor MedExpress Urgent Care! Children can bring their beary favorite stuffed toys to the “doctor” at the Zoo for the beary best care and TLC possible from Zoo veterinary staff and staff from MedExpress Urgent Care. Be sure to visit the “Bear Den” for our regularly scheduled Bear Keeper Talk at 1:30 p.m. and enjoy bear-themed coloring pages! All activities are included in regular Zoo admission. palmbeachzoo.org/teddy-bear-affair-2017
Food Truck Safari: Saturday May 27, 4:30p – 9:00p
Explore the Zoo in search of your favorite wildlife and Palm Beach County’s best gourmet food trucks. Trucks (windows open at 5p) are spread throughout the Zoo with two live music locations and two cash bars. The Fountain Plaza Tiki Bar (also opens at 5p) features a local craft brewery tap-takeover. Check www.palmbeachzoo.org/food-truck-safari-2017 for updated truck and brewery lists.
Register now for THE BEST ZOO CAMP in Palm Beach County!
Come for one week or the entire summer! Each week offers a unique wildlife theme featuring zoo keeping activities, behind-the-scenes tours, scavenger hunts, enriching conservation education activities, & interactive fountain time. Enjoy up-close animal encounters, animal exhibit visits, crafts, games, and much more! We offer programs for ages 5-14. http://www.palmbeachzoo.org/zoo-camp
Girl Scout Badge Programs are Back!
Is your Girl Scout looking to fulfill badge requirements? Then come have a wild time at the zoo, and earn a badge too! In partnership with the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida programs are available for Daisies, Brownies, Juniors & Cadettes. Badge Workshops & Journeys may include animal encounters, behind the scenes tours, guided ground tours, crafts, themed activities, and admission to the zoo. Overnight programs include up-close animal encounters, a nocturnal tour, crafts, themed activities, pizza, and a continental breakfast. All programs meet badge requirements. Pre-registration is required for all programs. Click the link for more info. http://www.palmbeachzoo.org/GSSEF
About the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches is home to over 550 animals and exists to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. We advance our conservation mission through endangered species propagation, education and support of conservation initiatives in the field. Our commitment to sustainable business practices elevates our capacity to inspire others. The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org