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EL PASO ZOO NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS
FOR BREAKFAST WITH THE ELEPHANTS FOR JUNE 15-16: Enjoy Breakfast, Early Entry to Zoo and Mingle with Keepers!

The El Paso Zoo will be hosting its 11th annual Elephant Festival on June 15-16 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. featuring the Zoo's own Asian elephants, Savannah and Juno! This annual event celebrates elephants worldwide with lots of fun and educational activities.

The Zoo is now taking reservations for Breakfast with the Elephants. The breakfast includes a delicious breakfast while watching Savannah and Juno enjoy their breakfast in their yard before the zoo opens. During the breakfast, elephant keeper staff will give attendees the inside scoop about our elephants and answer questions. The deadline to register is May 31st.

Program takes place on June 15 and 16 from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Cost of the program is $25 for adults; $16 for kids 12 years old & under. El Paso Zoological Society Members: $15 for adults; $10 for kids 12 years old & under. Program fee includes Zoo admission.

Additionally, visitors can now also register for the Produce Hunt in which participants go into the elephant exhibit to help keepers hide enrichment items for our elephants before they get to watch the elephants go out to search for their treats. No registration deadline but spots are limited. Registration at first come first served basis. Register now!

8:30 am to 9:30 am. Breakfast with the Elephants $25 adults $16 kids 12 years old & under (includes entrance fee). El Paso Zoological Society Members: $15 adults $10 kids 12 years old & under (includes entrance fee)

12:30 to 1:00 pm. Produce Hunt $5 per person in addition to entrance fees. $4.50 for El Paso Zoological Society Members.

Online Registration Required. Make sure to fill in appropriate date on registration form.
Registration

If you have any questions please contact Rose Janice, Zoo Adventure Coordinator at janicera@elpasotexas.gov or call (915)521-1894.

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Bug Awareness Weekend
August 3-4, 2013. 9:30am to 4pm.
More Details will be posted early in 2013.
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Boo at the Zoo
October 26-27, 2013. 10:00am to 4pm.
More Details will be posted later in 2013.
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Special Animal Encounter Programs
Scheduled Animal Encounter Programs are listed in the zoo map insert. Daily Animal Encounters include Get Moving With the Sea Lions presentations at 10:50am and 2:50pm and Elephant Training (noon). Other Animal Encounters are scheduled at various times and days during the week including Golden Eagle Encounters, African Lion Encounters and Giraffe Encounters. New Giraffe Encounters at 11:00am and 2:30pm require a $2 token available 15 minutes prior to the start time. These encounters are scheduled Saturday and Sundays. From June 13 to through Labor Day Giraffe Encounters will be scheduled Wednesdays to Sundays. Check your map insert when you arrive for times and locations. Because our exhibits are always changing some animals may not be on exhibit when you come to the Zoo. All presentations are subject to cancellation without notice.


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