Kids are the future in many ways and conservation is no exception. Each event hosted for children is an opportunity to connect them to the Zoo and the wildlife around them. This month, we're hosting some exciting opportunities to strengthen that bond and give kids a fun way to get excited about the natural living world!
First up, Nature Play Saturdays! Every Saturday starting October 4, little wild ones can join our education team for a short, fun and interactive program. Nature Plays begin at 10 a.m. every Saturday, with an additional one taking place later in the day. Kids can look forward to engaging story readings, creative arts and crafts and plenty of other activities to kick the Saturday off right. After a long week, this is the perfect opportunity for kids to run wild and free at the Nature Play pavilion while spending time learning about wildlife in fun and engaging ways. At Nature Play, you can climb like a cat or balance like a monkey because, sometimes, to understand wildlife, you have to have fun like one!
Everyone in the family deserves an annual checkup. Caregivers, children, pets and certainly the kids' fluffy teddy bears. October 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., our little wildlife heroes can bring in their favorite teddy bear and join us for the inaugural Teddy Bear Clinic! Dr. Carrie Ullmer, the director of veterinary services & conservation medicine, will join guests to walk them through what a checkup looks like. She'll also be sure to answer the questions of our young, curious conservationists. The best part is that this clinic is entirely free with all admission tickets. Be sure to stop by with the kids and make sure Mr. Snuggles is in good health!