Programs & Events

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Otter and sea lion at ZooAmerica

Experience Otters & Sea Lions Up Close

Saturdays & Sundays 10 - 11 AM, September 16 - October 29

During our Water Friends & Family experience, you will meet our otters, seals, and sea lions. Feed the otters and learn about their enrichment training, then enjoy a behind the scenes tour of our seal and sea lion habitat and observe and assist in a training session. Plus, you'll get to take a picture with our flippered friends!


Limit to 10 guests per group. Children 17 and younger must be accompanied by a participating adult over the age of 18. All guests in the party must purchase an event admission ticket (excluding children ages 2 and younger.) Must book at least 72 hours in advance.
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ocelot in the darkness

Creatures Of The Night

Weekends October 13 - 29 | 6 - 9 PM

Explore ZooAmerica® under the cover of night during Creatures Of The Night®! Bring your flashlight and curiosity for an exploration into the nighttime habits of our nocturnal animals that's educational, fun, and in the Halloween spirit! Great for families of all ages! Creatures Of The Night is also included with admission to ZooAmerica and Hersheypark Halloween™ when entered from within Hersheypark®.