Let the Zoo Come to You!
Animal Adventures: Surviving in the Wild
Collaboration between Meijer Gardens and John Ball Zoo
Dates: Mondays, January 30 and February 6, 2012
Time: 6:00–7:30 pm
(Ages 3 and up)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
Fee: $5 members, $7 non-members, ages 2 and younger free
Laugh at winter—join us for an evening of warmth and wonder as you
discover fascinating things about animals and how they survive in their
environments. Perfect for preschoolers, kindergartners and their families!
• Meet four intriguing animals (mammal, reptile, bird, and amphibian).
• See live animal presentations with zoo handlers, projected on a
20-foot screen.
• Explore the tropical conservatory by flashlight.
• Participate in fun activities including animal story time and animal
art activities.
• Have fun playing –What’s for dinner, Pop Up Peek-A-Boo,
Frog Hop Along, Listen Up and more.
Space is limited. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Meijer
Gardens at 974-5239 or John Ball Zoo at 336-4310. The deadline for each
event is the Thursday prior to the event.
Traveling Zoo Programs for Schools and Groups
Let the Zoo come to you and learn about wildlife in a hands-on learning experience with our zoo education staff or our trained docents in the comfort of your own classroom or facility.
Click here for more information on our standard Traveling Zoo program.
Career Presentations
Click here for information about our career presentations, where you can discover how the different Career pathways all intersect at the Zoo.
