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SUMMARY:Yappy Hours - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Yappy Hour events are now FREE to attend!* Spend a fun evening with your family\, friends\, or even your favorite four-legged family member at Zoo Brew Beer Garden. \n*All guests visiting the zoo with a dog must complete an online application (below) before visiting.\n\n\n\n\n \n\nYappy Hours are like Happy Hours except they cater to canines as well as their owners! We invite you\, your family\, friends and even your dog to join us after regular zoo hours on select nights\, from 5:00PM – 8:30PM (last admission at 7:30PM). Guests will enjoy drink and lite bites at our Zoo Brew Beer Garden\, including craft beer from a local brewery- Von C Brewing Co. Each dog will receive one free pup whipped cream treat cup. \nNEW THIS YEAR – Meet some of your favorite heroes at the Paw Patrol Character Greets\, happening at each event from 5PM to 8PM (see below for schedule)! Additionally\, join us at the zoo to meet our local heroes from Norristown’s Canine unit for an open Q&A session.\n\nPLUS join our 6:30PM-7:00PM Pack Walk- Meet at Zoo Brew and have a guided tour with your pup and our keeper!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nAll guests visiting the zoo with a furry friend must complete an online application and submit required documents and reserve a dog ticket before visiting the zoo. You must upload a copy of your most recent veterinary visit\, including proof of vaccine and heartworm test here. All items will be required in order for you to attend Dog Days or Yappy Hours.*Since this is an after-hours event\, our indoor buildings will be closed and many animals will be sleeping or inside for the night. The Zoo will remain open for daytime guests. Carousel and playground will be open until sunset.\n\n  \n \nDates & Times\n5:00PM – 8:30PM (last admission at 7:30PM)\nOctober: 10/31 – Halloween-Themed – SOLD OUT\n\nPricing\nFREE TO ATTEND\nDOGS— FREE to attend but must submit a Yappy Hours application and reserve a free Yappy Hour ticket at the link below. Drinks will be available for purchase at Zoo Brew Beer Garden.\n\nPaw Patrol Character Greets:\nMarshall: 10/31\n**Dog handler must be 18+. If children are coming in your party\, they must be accompanied by a separate adult other than dog handler .  \n\n\nClick Here to Begin the Dog Application  \n\nIf you already completed the application above\, please click below to register your dog.\n\nClick Here to Reserve Free Yappy Hour Tickets\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n  \n  \n\n  \nFINE PRINT:\nWe welcome friendly dogs of all sizes and breeds and their responsible owners. Owners/handlers are limited to one (1) dog per person at any time. All dogs must be registered to the owner/handler walking them through the zoo. Handlers must be over the age of 18 and not also not responsible for managing children. All dogs attending the zoo must be evaluated by a licensed veterinarian at a minimum of once per year. Dogs must receive monthly heart worm prevention and receive an annual heartworm test. Vaccinated against Rabies\, Canine Distemper Virus and Canine Parvovirus (proof required). All dogs should arrive at the zoo with a well-fitting collar with one tag that indicates contact information for owners and one tag that confirms rabies vaccination status. Collars must be worn at all times. Retractable leashes are not permitted. For the safety of your dog and others\, we do not allow puppies under 4 months\, sick dogs\, dogs with active injuries (ie. stitches\, bandages\, etc) or female dogs in heat. If the temperature on the day of your Dog Day or Yappy Hour exceeds 85 degrees fahrenheit the event will be cancelled. To reschedule your event date due to the high temperatures please email zoo@elmwoodparkzoo.org. \n 
URL:https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/yappy-hours/2024-09-05/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T104500
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SUMMARY:Nature Explorers - Forests
DESCRIPTION:Children aged 3 – 5 are invited to this Nature Explorers program to learn about forests and the animals that inhabit them. Registration is $5 per individual or group of up to 4 people. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the entire program. \nPurchase Tickets\n_____________________ \n \nNature Explorers features outdoor adventures for children aged 3 – 5 geared toward introducing younger children to the beautiful world around them. Programs include animal greets\, crafts\, stories\, facts\, and hands-on activities. Each thirty-minute program introduces children to a new topic. See the full list of programs. \n  \n 
URL:https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/nature-explorers-forests/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155218
CREATED:20200109T154254Z
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SUMMARY:Monarch Madness
DESCRIPTION:Help educators kickoff the start of fall migration for the beautiful and endangered Monarch butterfly! Get a firsthand look at the different life stages of this insect\, learn about their incredible migration journey\,  and get a chance to provide butterfly habitat in your own neighborhood by bringing home a host plant of your own! \nRegistration is Required. Registration is $5 per individual or group of up to 4 people. If you wish to visit the zoo after the program\, Single Day Member admission is required for all non-yearly members. \n  \nRegister for our Eco-family Programs \n  \n 
URL:https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/monarch-madness/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T104500
DTSTAMP:20260404T155218
CREATED:20240614T205534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T205534Z
UID:34312-1724926500-1724928300@elmwoodparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Nature Explorers - Parrots
DESCRIPTION:Children aged 3 – 5 are invited to this Nature Explorers program to learn about the unique characteristics of parrots! Registration is $5 per individual or group of up to 4 people. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the entire program. \nPurchase Tickets\n_____________________ \n \nNature Explorers features outdoor adventures for children aged 3 – 5 geared toward introducing younger children to the beautiful world around them. Programs include animal greets\, crafts\, stories\, facts\, and hands-on activities. Each thirty-minute program introduces children to a new topic. See the full list of programs.
URL:https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/nature-explorers-parrots/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T170000
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SUMMARY:Josh Culbreath Olympic Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:Show your olympic pride at the Zoo on Saturday\, August 3rd.\nExplore artifacts from Norristown’s very own Joshua Culbreath\, an Olympic athlete who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics. \nPLUS — Guests wearing USA or Olympic-themed attire receive $5.00 off admission. Discounted tickets must be purchased at the gate.
URL:https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/josh-culbreath-olympian-appreciation-day/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T101500
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SUMMARY:Nature Explorers - Animal Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:Children aged 3 – 5 are invited to this Nature Explorers program to learn what animal enrichment is and how it is used throughout the Zoo . Registration is $5 per individual or group of up to 4 people. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the entire program. \nPurchase Tickets\n_____________________ \n \nNature Explorers features outdoor adventures for children aged 3 – 5 geared toward introducing younger children to the beautiful world around them. Programs include animal greets\, crafts\, stories\, facts\, and hands-on activities. Each thirty-minute program introduces children to a new topic. See the full list of programs.
URL:https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/nature-explorers-animal-enrichment/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T170000
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CREATED:20240711T210832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T213245Z
UID:34753-1722160800-1722186000@elmwoodparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Parents' Day
DESCRIPTION:Parents and their families are invited to a wild fun day at Elmwood Park Zoo! Enjoy $5.00 off adult tickets (with the purchase of a child’s admission ticket) and keeper chats featuring our animal families. Offer only available for onsite ticket purchases and is not available online. \n  \nKeeper Chat Schedule\n11:00 AM | Peccary \n2:30 PM | Habitat HQ \nEvent promotional photo courtesy of Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board.
URL:https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/parents-day/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T150000
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CREATED:20230706T210455Z
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UID:35032-1722078000-1722092400@elmwoodparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Zoo Keeper Olympics — National Zoo Keeper Week
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate National Keeper Week\, a week-long extravaganza dedicated to honoring our incredible zookeepers and the magnificent animals they care for! Prepare for the ultimate showdown during our Zoo Keeper Olympics events\, where our talented keepers will put their skills to the test in a series of thrilling challenges! \nThe full event schedule is listed below. \n\nSunday\, July 21\n11:30 AM – Hay Bale Toss — Stony Creek Pavilion \nMonday\, July 22\n11:30 AM – Relay Race — Stony Creek Pavilion \nTuesday\, July 23\n11:30 AM – Water Bucket Relay  — Stony Creek Pavilion \nWednesday\, July 24\n11:30 AM – Hay Bale Toss — Stony Creek Pavilion\n2:30 PM – Rubber Chicken Launch — Stony Creek Pavilion \nThursday\, July 25\n11:30 AM – Water Bucket Relay — Stony Creek Pavilion \nFriday\, July 26\n11:30 AM – Relay Race — Stony Creek Pavilion \nSaturday\, July 27\n11:30 AM – Rubber Chicken Launch — Stony Creek Pavilion \n\n 
URL:https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/national-zoo-keeper-week/2024-07-27/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155218
CREATED:20230706T210455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T123704Z
UID:34949-1721991600-1722006000@elmwoodparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Zoo Keeper Olympics — National Zoo Keeper Week
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate National Keeper Week\, a week-long extravaganza dedicated to honoring our incredible zookeepers and the magnificent animals they care for! Prepare for the ultimate showdown during our Zoo Keeper Olympics events\, where our talented keepers will put their skills to the test in a series of thrilling challenges! \nThe full event schedule is listed below. \n\nSunday\, July 21\n11:30 AM – Hay Bale Toss — Stony Creek Pavilion \nMonday\, July 22\n11:30 AM – Relay Race — Stony Creek Pavilion \nTuesday\, July 23\n11:30 AM – Water Bucket Relay  — Stony Creek Pavilion \nWednesday\, July 24\n11:30 AM – Hay Bale Toss — Stony Creek Pavilion\n2:30 PM – Rubber Chicken Launch — Stony Creek Pavilion \nThursday\, July 25\n11:30 AM – Water Bucket Relay — Stony Creek Pavilion \nFriday\, July 26\n11:30 AM – Relay Race — Stony Creek Pavilion \nSaturday\, July 27\n11:30 AM – Rubber Chicken Launch — Stony Creek Pavilion \n\n 
URL:https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/national-zoo-keeper-week/2024-07-26/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155218
CREATED:20230706T210455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T123703Z
UID:35020-1721905200-1721919600@elmwoodparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Zoo Keeper Olympics — National Zoo Keeper Week
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate National Keeper Week\, a week-long extravaganza dedicated to honoring our incredible zookeepers and the magnificent animals they care for! Prepare for the ultimate showdown during our Zoo Keeper Olympics events\, where our talented keepers will put their skills to the test in a series of thrilling challenges! \nThe full event schedule is listed below. \n\nSunday\, July 21\n11:30 AM – Hay Bale Toss — Stony Creek Pavilion \nMonday\, July 22\n11:30 AM – Relay Race — Stony Creek Pavilion \nTuesday\, July 23\n11:30 AM – Water Bucket Relay  — Stony Creek Pavilion \nWednesday\, July 24\n11:30 AM – Hay Bale Toss — Stony Creek Pavilion\n2:30 PM – Rubber Chicken Launch — Stony Creek Pavilion \nThursday\, July 25\n11:30 AM – Water Bucket Relay — Stony Creek Pavilion \nFriday\, July 26\n11:30 AM – Relay Race — Stony Creek Pavilion \nSaturday\, July 27\n11:30 AM – Rubber Chicken Launch — Stony Creek Pavilion \n\n 
URL:https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/national-zoo-keeper-week/2024-07-25/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T104500
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CREATED:20240614T204048Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Explorers - Hedgehogs
DESCRIPTION:Children aged 3 – 5 are invited to this Nature Explorers program to learn about the tiny\, adorable creature known as the hedgehog! Registration is $5 per individual or group of up to 4 people. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the entire program. \nPurchase Tickets\n_____________________ \n \nNature Explorers features outdoor adventures for children aged 3 – 5 geared toward introducing younger children to the beautiful world around them. Programs include animal greets\, crafts\, stories\, facts\, and hands-on activities. Each thirty-minute program introduces children to a new topic. See the full list of programs.
URL:https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/nature-explorers-hedgehogs/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155218
CREATED:20230706T210455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T123702Z
UID:28372-1721559600-1721574000@elmwoodparkzoo.org
SUMMARY:Zoo Keeper Olympics — National Zoo Keeper Week
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate National Keeper Week\, a week-long extravaganza dedicated to honoring our incredible zookeepers and the magnificent animals they care for! Prepare for the ultimate showdown during our Zoo Keeper Olympics events\, where our talented keepers will put their skills to the test in a series of thrilling challenges! \nThe full event schedule is listed below. \n\nSunday\, July 21\n11:30 AM – Hay Bale Toss — Stony Creek Pavilion \nMonday\, July 22\n11:30 AM – Relay Race — Stony Creek Pavilion \nTuesday\, July 23\n11:30 AM – Water Bucket Relay  — Stony Creek Pavilion \nWednesday\, July 24\n11:30 AM – Hay Bale Toss — Stony Creek Pavilion\n2:30 PM – Rubber Chicken Launch — Stony Creek Pavilion \nThursday\, July 25\n11:30 AM – Water Bucket Relay — Stony Creek Pavilion \nFriday\, July 26\n11:30 AM – Relay Race — Stony Creek Pavilion \nSaturday\, July 27\n11:30 AM – Rubber Chicken Launch — Stony Creek Pavilion \n\n 
URL:https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/national-zoo-keeper-week/2024-07-21/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155218
CREATED:20210406T160155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T162613Z
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SUMMARY:Nature at Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:What kind of critters come awake after dark? Join educators for a nighttime investigation into the world of nocturnal invertebrates as we celebrate National Moth Week!  This citizen science program is held worldwide and celebrates the beauty\, life cycles\, and habitats of moths. We will take an up close look at these often overlooked\, but incredibly important\, animals and do a survey of nocturnal insects at the Norristown Farm Park.\n \nRegistration is Required. Registration is $5 per individual or group of up to 4 people. \nRegister Here
URL:https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/nature-at-night-hike/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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