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Check out our special summer activities!

Back to School BBQ

Friday, Sept. 10, 2010
5:30 - 7:30

Enjoy food, fun and friends, including a barbecue dinner, animal talks by ZooAmerica naturalists, and visits from Ranger Scratch and your favorite Hershey’s Product Characters. This year you will learn all about the magic of the animal kingdom. The Hershey Theatre will join us with Disney Live! presents Mickey's Magic Show themed activities and the chance to win tickets to see the show. Plus you’ll enjoy a real magic show! All FREE with your admission to ZooAmerica! You can even renew or sign up for a Ranger Scratch Kids Club Membership at a special discount rate of only $20!

A Professional Development Opportunity for Educators

Why are some species endangered while others are flourishing? Join the PA Game Commission and ZooAmerica educators to examine the concepts and issues surrounding threatened and endangered species, explore the natural history of endangered and threatened species, investigate "how" and "why" species become endangered and threatened, examine laws affecting these species and explore methods biologists are using in species reintroduction. This workshop correlates with the Environment and Ecology Standards and is approved for 6 ACT 48 hours and includes a field exploration of the diverse North American species found at ZooAmerica!

Preschool Palooza

If you are a teacher or parent looking for a unique way to spend the day with your little ones, check out our newest adventure! Join us at ZooAmerica for a day filled with fun and learning!

Party for the Planet

Join ZooAmerica in celebrating our planet! Learn about plant and animal conservation and why you should help maintain the beauty of the earth. Free with regular admission, enjoy children activities, animal demonstrations and learn helpful tips from both ZooAmerica naturalists and local partners including Hershey Gardens, Hershey Nursery, Aqua-niche, Penn State Master Gardeners and more.

Founder’s Day

ZooAmerica officially kicks-off it’s 100 Years celebration! Join us from noon – 6 PM at the Zoo for special activities surrounding 100 Years of our Zoo in Hershey! Activities are included with you admission to ZooAmerica. Check back for details!

Birthday Party for Ranger Scratch

Join in the party at ZooAmerica as the Zoo Team celebrates Ranger Scratch’s birthday. With treats and activities, this special day is not to be missed! The party runs from 11 AM – 4 PM and is included with your admission to ZooAmerica.

Animal Tales…A Zoo Adventure!

Preschool and Kindergarten Adventure

September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 2010

9:30 AM - 11 AM and 1:30 PM - 3 PM

Join us for this fascinating program at ZooAmerica, just for preschool children ages 3 and 4, and kindergarten children age 5. Animal Tales takes place for 4 consecutive weeks and includes: