Things To Do This June At The Palm Beach Zoo

WEST PALM BEACH, FL — May 29, 2018 – The Palm Beach Zoo located in West Palm Beach is announcing the following special events and promotions for June 2018. Have some fun with the family this summer!  

The Zoo comes alive as Safari Nights returns for its 9th summer of evening fun, sponsored by FPL SolarNow! This summer Safari Nights is on the First Friday of the month, June through August.

Dippin' Dots and the Tropics Cafe concession window open at 5pm, the Tropics Cafe sit-down restaurant opens at 5:30pm for Safari Nights. Each date will feature a different family-friendly theme and will include entertainment for guests of all ages: including up-close animal experiences, face painting and kids’ DJ, giveaways, crafts, and more! Plus, bring the kids' swim suits and cool off in the waters of the Play Fountain!

 

Food Truck Safari is sponsored by FPL SolarNow™! Explore the whole Zoo while you enjoy great eats from some of PalmBeach County's best gourmet food trucks. There's live music, a cash bar, and a local brewery tap-takeover. https://www.palmbeachzoo.org/food-truck-safari-2018

On June 23, Palm Beach Zoo presents a tribute to the late Florida superstar Tom Petty by THE PETTY HEARTS! The whole Zoo is open to explore with Roar & Pour admission starting at 4:30pm, sponsored by FPL SolarNow! The Tropics Cafe Concession window opens at 5:00pm with Bbq pork sandwich w/ swiss cheese and sauteed onions, corn on the cob, drink special-Mojito. The Tiki Bar also opens at 5:00pm with beer, wine and a local beer tap-takeover! https://www.palmbeachzoo.org/roar-and-pour-2018

Get up close and personal with the coolest animals in the world when you reserve your once-in-a-lifetime and exclusive experience! Meet capybara sisters, Wilbur the sloth, koalas Oz & Katerine, Aldabra tortoises, Giant anteaters, try our 'creepy cool' reptile experience, or mingle with flamingos! BOOK YOUR UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL ANIMAL EXPERIENCE TODAY! http://www.palmbeachzoo.org/animal-experiences

Come for one week or the entire summer from 8:30am-4pm! Each week offers a unique wildlife theme featuring zoo keeping activities, behind-the-scenes tours, scavenger hunts, enriching conservation education activities, and interactive fountain time. Enjoy up-close animal encounters, animal exhibit visits, crafts, games, and much more! https://www.palmbeachzoo.org/zoo-camp

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. https://www.palmbeachzoo.org/gssef

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 am-5 pm every day, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.