El Paso Zoo Event Calendar - 2008

March 15th (Saturday) 9:30 - 3:00 Poison Jungle Safari
Right here at the Zoo, the West Texas Poison Control Center shows you what to do if your child gets bit, stung or swallows toxic household items. (Hint: Call the Poison Help hotline: 1-800-222-1222 ) The El Paso Zoo shows you up-close which animals are venomous.


March 29 (Saturday) HALF PRICE DAY
Children and their Families enjoy half price admission all day long.


April 19 (Saturday) 9:30 - 4:00 Party for the Planet - An Earth Day Celebration
We only have one Earth and we'll show you how to treat it right! It’s a party for the planet!! And you are invited! We'll learn all about recycling, how habitats are disappearing and what you can do to make a difference to save our planet.

Take Action Center in the Cisneros Paraje: 1:30 to 2:30pm & 3:30 to 4:30pm
You and your family can take action before you leave the zoo to help save animals and their habitats in the wild. Our Take Action Center in the Paraje will give you an opportunity to help save Mexican wolves, Asian elephants, Sumatran orangutans, and Malayan tigers.


May 17 6:30pm (El Paso Country Club) Safari Nights Zoological Society Gala "Africa in El Paso"
We’re throwing the El Paso Zoo's biggest Society party of the year! Since 1995, the Safari Nights gala has been a major Society fundraiser and a chance to break out the leopard print tuxedo. Doesn’t everybody have one? The Zoo Society invites you to experience “Africa in El Paso” at the El Paso Country Club. Call the Zoo Society at 532-8156 for all the stylish details.


May 17 (Saturday) Armed Forces Day HALF PRICE DAY We salute those who serve with half price admission for ALL our El Paso Zoo visitors on this day.


June, July, August Zoo Camp
It’s our El Paso Zoo Society’s summer camp right here at the Zoo. With fabulous fun themes, kids learn about our animals, tour behind the scenes at the Zoo, enjoy craft-making and playing games. Each child gets a themed T-shirt. Hurry to sign up – classes fill quickly. Click on our El Paso Zoo Society link for more information or call 532-8156 for more information.


July 5 (Saturday) Military, Fire & Law Day HALF PRICE DAY
See a Helicopter, Fire truck and more! We invite our friends from the Fire, Police and Sheriff’s Department and other law agencies along with soldiers from Fort Bliss to display all the big equipment they use in their jobs everyday. You’ll get to meet them and see what they do up-close! All visitors pay half price in honor of the people who save, serve and protect. Live music, too!


July 25 (Friday Night) Zoo Society Member's Appreciation Party (After Hours Event) Zoo Members are the stars as the Zoo Society throws a big Zoorific bash to thank you for being a part of our Zoo family. Don’t miss out on the fun - You can even join the night of the event! Call (915) 532-8156 for all the details.


August 2-3 (Saturday & Sunday) Frogfest: Year of the Frog
Ribbit, Ribbit, Ribbit! This Leap Year, our El Paso Zoo is jumping in to join froggy friends like Kermit™ and other Association of Zoos and Aquarium zoos nationwide to celebrate frogs and bring awareness of man-made problems for all amphibians. (Our favorite froggy friend Kermit is even starring in some TV ads spreading awareness about “The Year of the Frog” ). So, hop on down to the El Paso Zoo to find out how you can help frogs. Ribbit!


September 27& 28 (Saturday & Sunday) 7th Annual Elephant Festival
Festival is the word – as we highlight our favorite pachyderms in a celebration of elephants worldwide. R.S.V.P. for the Ele-Fantastic Breakfast and bring the kids for the Ele-Fun Produce Hunt! You’ll have BIG fun!


October 25- 26 (Saturday & Sunday) BOO AT THE ZOO
Pumpkin Bowling, Kiddie Mazes, Lots of Candy at Treat Stations Sponsored by Local Businesses & Costumes Galore! You just have to be a part of the largest outdoor safe trick-or-treat event in El Paso! It's merry not scary - kooky not spooky! Watch the different animals eat or play with pumpkins! Your children will go away with a full bag of candy and a smile on their faces – you’ll leave with great photos for the scrapbook and warm memories of your adorable little ones.


A LOOK INTO OUR EL PASO ZOO’S FUTURE:
The “Passport to Africa” exhibit will help the Zoo meet its mission of reconnecting people to their natural world and represent a major quality of life asset to the city of El Paso by doubling the zoo in size to 36 acres, featuring African animals, plus two educational facilities, a new entry plaza (opening spring of 2008), a train, a zoo gift shop, and a new restaurant that can cater large events. A Reptile House in the shape of a turtle will be completed in the fall of 2008. The African animal exhibits will open in 2009 with animals, including lions, zebras, giraffes and Meerkats.