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What’s Happening: 2008 Calendar of Events
 Toddler Time Tuesdays, Presented by Fisher-Price
April 22–October 28
Take your little ones on a two-hour tour of child-friendly exhibits each Tuesday using our Toddler Time map. With purchase of an adult admission ticket, toddlers age 3 and under will receive free admission to the Children’s Zoo. Wildlife Theater shows will take place there every 20 minutes from 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
 Royal Caribbean International’s Cruise the Zoo
Supported by PBS Nature and Toyota
May 17–18
Far-off places, exotic animals, live entertainment, and R & R. Pick up a Zooport to navigate through habitats recreating destinations that you can visit on a Royal Caribbean cruise, and enjoy various cultural performances.
 Discover Madagascar, Presented by Bank of America
June 21–22 & 28–29, July 4–6, 12–13, 19-20 & 26-27
Come celebrate the opening of our highly anticipated new exhibit, Madagascar! Meet the unique wildlife of the world’s “eighth continent” and enjoy special activities.
 Play Week, Presented by Fisher-Price & Bank of America
August 18–24
Bring the kids to celebrate summer vacation and have a fun-filled day of play. Stop by our animal enrichment demonstrations, enjoy a variety of games and activities, and meet irresistible zoo babies!
 Teddy Bear Picnic Weekend, Presented by Bank of America
August 30–September 1
Archie, Betty, and Veronica host our big bear bash this weekend. Bring your teddy bear to meet the grizzlies and their keepers, and listen to bear tales and songs.
 Hispanic Heritage Weekend, Presented by Pepsi
September 20–21
This special event will be a fiesta for all to enjoy! Tap your toes to traditional Hispanic music and dance, listen to our storyteller, and meet animals from Latin America.
Royal Caribbean International’s Cruise the Zoo
October 4–5
Far-off places, exotic animals, live entertainment, and R & R. Pick up a Zooport to navigate through habitats recreating destinations that you can visit on a Royal Caribbean cruise, and enjoy various cultural performances.
 Boo at the Zoo, Presented by Pepsi
October 11–12, 18–19 & 25–26
A New York Halloween tradition, Boo at the Zoo is filled with activities, including magic shows, spooky stories, music, costume parades, storytelling, a hay maze, pumpkin painting, and giveaways. Best of all, come visit with all our creepiest critters.
 Harvest Day
November 2, Presented by Pepsi
Enjoy music, storytelling, hayrides, and apple cider during this celebration of autumn. Take a stroll along the zoo’s Mitsubishi Riverwalk under a canopy of gorgeous colors.
*Please note that all events and dates listed are subject to change.
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