Spring Break Activities at the Zoo!

Spring break is here!! This week we would like to highlight events happening for children and teens who are out of school for Spring Break at Elmwood Park Zoo. I wouldn't say the zoo is a hidden gem (after all, it was given a name drop on ABC Family's highest rated show). Instead, I will call it the greatest zoo in the region! Yes, WAY better than Philadelphia Zoo. The zoo has recent done a few updates to enhance the guests overall visit to the zoo. Be sure to check them out and support them by attending frequently and not just on the free days. The zoo has events happening everyday this week in honor of Spring Break and the Easter holiday. I encourage you to check them out and if you have a little one, try to make it to one of these events.

Sunday, April 13th

Easter Bunny Brunch - 10:30am and 12:30pm - Elmwood Park Zoo is celebrating Easter with our annual brunch and egg hunt! Join us for live animal greetings, a delicious brunch buffet, photos with the Easter Bunny, and an exciting egg hunt! Tickets are $25/member and $30/non-member and may be purchased at elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/104 or by calling 610-277-3825 x 222. Egg hunts will take place at 11:45 AM for 10:30 brunches and 1:45 PM for 12:30 brunches.

*Monday, April 14th

Down and Underground -  Animals all over the world live underground and have special adaptations for this lifestyle - smaller eyes, poor vision, flexible bodies. Kids will meet some of these animals and learn how they survive.

*Tuesday, April 15th 

Good Migrations - Spring and sunshine bring many changes in nature. Equipped with binoculars and magnifying glasses, we'll look for signs of spring and animals on the move. 

*Wednesday, April 16th 

"Monsters and Creatures and Beasts - Oh, My" You'll travel to the world of Cryptozoology and meet some cool but creepy animals whose existence has not been proven, as well as some animals that were once thought to be myths. 

*Thursday, April 17th 

ZOOper Stars - Who's the fastest? Who's the tallest? Who's the longest? Who's the shortest? All of these questions and more will be answered in this fun-filled day of Animal Olympics. 

*Friday, April 18th

 In the Air, Up There - What makes an animal fly? You'll find out as we discuss why some animals can fly and others can't. 

Saturday, April 19th

Easter Bunny Brunch - 10:30am and 12:30pm - Elmwood Park Zoo is celebrating Easter with our annual brunch and egg hunt! Join us for live animal greetings, a delicious brunch buffet, photos with the Easter Bunny, and an exciting egg hunt! Tickets are $25/member and $30/non-member and may be purchased at elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/104 or by calling 610-277-3825 x 222. Egg hunts will take place at 11:45 AM for 10:30 brunches and 1:45 PM for 12:30 brunches.

*Send your child to Elmwood Park Zoo's 2014 Spring Break Camp! Beginning April 14, and running through April 18, your child can spend the whole day at the Zoo with fun activities and unique lessons using live animals! Each day follows a different theme, so send your child for one day or the whole week! Spring Break Camp is $45/child per day and $40/member child per day. Early drop-offs and late pick-ups are available for $15/child per occurrence. Children ages 6 - 10 only. Daily themes are listed above. For more information, or to register your child, contact the Education Department at 610.277.3825 x 235 or 236 or email education@elmwoodparkzoo.org

For a complete list of events happening next week, be sure to visit our community calendar at the top of the page or copy this link into your browser http://www.montcooic.org/calendar.html