Programs & Events
Adventure awaits at ZooAmerica®! Go on a behind-the-scenes animal tour, learn about your favorite animals, do your part to help out, take part in fun zoo crafts, and more. It's all yours to enjoy, experience, and discover at ZooAmerica.
Daily Summer Entertainment
The Ed-ZOO-cation Team
| ZooAmerica StageMay 25 - August 24 | 11:45 AM, 2:15, 3:30, & 4:45 PM
Juggling stars with comedic timing and an eco-friendly message.
No shows on Thursdays.
June 11 - August 11
| 11 AM | Meat & Greet A Carnivore Enrichment Activity |
Mountain Lion: Mondays & Saturdays Gray Wolf: Tuesdays Great Southwest Mammals: Wednesdays Black Bear: Thursdays & Sundays River Otter: Fridays |
| 1:30 PM | Reptile Discovery Program The scales have it! Discover myths and facts about reptiles. | Woodlands Patio |
| 2:30 PM | Tortoise Graze Watch tortises and turtles as they graze and soak up the sun. |
Near Mountain Lion Area |
| 5:30 PM | Paws, Claws, Scales & Tails Program Learn about the adaptations animals use for survival. |
Woodlands Patio |
| 6:30 PM | Keeper's Corner Chat Meet with naturalists to learn about grassland animals. |
Prairie Dog Area |
Animal Encounters and Exhibit Talks occur at various times throughout the day!
Zoo Camp
Sessions begin June 10
Discover a zoo camp unlike any other at ZooAmerica! Campers will go on a journey of exploration, learning, and adventure with ZooCamp! ZooAmerica offers exciting camp sessions for children of all ages, from preschool through high school. Campers will leave with a greater appreciation for nature and a deeper understanding of the wild of North America.
Learn MoreFor questions, please call 717-534-3900 or email ZooAmerica@HersheyPA.com.
ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Behind The Scenes Tours
Get an insider's look at the zoo, tour non-public spaces or observe our animals as they start their day!
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Group Programs
Schedule one of our group programs at ZooAmerica and dive into the wild of North America – from the forests of the Northeast to the deserts of the Southwest.
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