The Orchid House is open to the public the third Friday of each month. Featured are orchids from Papua New Guinea, Central and South America and China. Features include self-guided botanical tours, special displays, floral activities, composting demonstrations, kids crafts, shows by wacky scientist Dr. Zoolittle and a garden sale. It raises funds for Zoo and Wild Animal Park projects. Nighttime Zoo offers a view of the Zoo under moonlight and moodlights.
Nocturnal animals are up and active.
Evenings also feature a variety of musical entertainment from all over the world, magicians, storytellers, Close Encounters of the Zoo Kind, special shows. This annual sale offers elephantine savings on T-shirts, toys, books, kitchen goods, garden and home decor, stationery, posters, Christmas items, jewelry, linens and more. Kids Free Month Children age 11 and younger are admitted free to the Zoo. Highlights for kids include the guided bus tour, the Children s Zoo, the reptile house and animal shows. This winter celebration includes animal presentations, holiday shows, giveaways, shopping, photo opportunities and crafts.