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Penguin Feeding

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It’s time to munch at the Penguin Coast Exhibit and you’re invited. Watch our colony of African penguins get their fill of fish as a narrator shares information about these endangered birds. Each feeding lasts 15-30 minutes.

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Overnights at the zoo

The Zoo is where the wild things snore! Join us for an educational night under the stars in Main Valley or inside the Penguin Education Center. You can spend the night and enjoy the unique sights and sounds of the Zoo at night!

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Adult Events

Adult Only Overnight

Sat., Sept. 13 & Sat., June 6

Join other zoo-loving adults (21 and over) for an amazing night under the stars! You and your friends will sleep outside in the Zoo’s Main Valley and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zoo by night.

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Member: $135 per person Non-member: $145 per person

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Opossum Keeper Chat

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Learn all about our Virginia opossum ambassadors, Salmon & Moose! Join Embassy keepers on the second floor of the alpaca barn for a chat and Q&A session about these wonderfully charismatic marsupials.

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Story Time and Nature Play

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Let your little one’s imagination run wild during story time and nature play at the Zoo! Join us every Friday and Saturday from 11AM – 12PM in the Penguin Education Center or Naturalist Lodge (depending on weather) for this fun, educational hour.

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Education Stations

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Education stations can be found throughout the Zoo at various locations including Main Valley, the Naturalist Lodge, Penguin Education Center, Giraffe Feeding Station, and other pop-up tables. Join a Zoo educator or volunteer for fun educational activities about animals, nature, and conservation! ... Event Details

Elephant Keeper Chat

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Meet at the lower overlook platform for a daily keeper chat at the elephant habitat! You’ll learn all about the largest land animals in the world and have the chance to ask questions about our herd.

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African Journey Keeper Chat

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Meet at the lion habitat and learn all about the animals in African Journey that the keepers know better than anyone! Meet lioness Zuri and male Hassan, and ask their keepers all of your big cat questions before learning about giraffes, warthogs, cheetahs, and more.

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Penguin Feeding

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Penguin Feeding is proudly sponsored by:

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Chimpanzee Keeper Chat

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Learn all about the 15 chimps who call the Zoo home. Join keepers for an interactive chat and afternoon animal enrichment at the chimpanzee habitat.

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Maryland Wilderness Keeper Chat

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Your chance to learn more about North American river otters, bobcats, and other animals in the Maryland Wilderness portion of the Zoo! Keepers will meet guests in front of the bobcat habitat and share species-specific info.

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African Watering Hole Keeper Chat

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Get to know the rhinos, zebras, and ostriches who hang out by the watering hole! Join keepers at the rhino pavilion for an in-depth chat and Q&A session about our multi-species habitat.

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Northern Passage Keeper Chat

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Meet at the grizzly bear viewing windows and hear directly from the keepers who care for the animals in the Northern Passage. Plus, get all of your questions answered during a special Q&A.

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Penguin Keeper Chat

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Get to know about life behind-the-scenes at the award-winning Penguin Coast habitat. Keepers will discuss these endangered birds and their care and answer all your African penguin questions.

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Story Time and Nature Play

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Education Stations

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Zoo Snooze

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Overnights at the zoo

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Opossum Keeper Chat

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*PLEASE NOTE: Due to animal care priorities, some scheduled ... Event Details

Story Time and Nature Play

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Education Stations

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Elephant Keeper Chat

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African Journey Keeper Chat

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Penguin Feeding

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Penguin Feeding is proudly sponsored by:

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Chimpanzee Keeper Chat

Daily Event

Learn all about the 15 chimps who call the Zoo home. Join keepers for an interactive chat and afternoon animal enrichment at the chimpanzee habitat.

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to animal care priorities, some scheduled activities may be delayed or canceled without notice. All keeper ... Event Details

African Watering Hole Keeper Chat

Daily Event

Get to know the rhinos, zebras, and ostriches who hang out by the watering hole! Join keepers at the rhino pavilion for an in-depth chat and Q&A session about our multi-species habitat.

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to animal care priorities, some scheduled activities may be delayed ... Event Details

Northern Passage Keeper Chat

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Meet at the grizzly bear viewing windows and hear directly from the keepers who care for the animals in the Northern Passage. Plus, get all of your questions answered during a special Q&A.

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to animal care priorities, some scheduled activities may be ... Event Details

Penguin Keeper Chat

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Get to know about life behind-the-scenes at the award-winning Penguin Coast habitat. Keepers will discuss these endangered birds and their care and answer all your African penguin questions.

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to animal care priorities, some scheduled activities may be delayed ... Event Details

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