Palm Beach Zoo Special Events & Daily Schedule

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Wings Over Water Bird Show - Sponsored by AirTran

Every Day

WOW! - "Wings Over Water"
Weekdays @ 11 a.m.
Weekends @ 11 a.m., 2 p.m.
This awe-inspiring interactive show featuring over 20 trained birds will give you the opportunity to marvel at the majestic and sometimes comical behaviors of birds from around the world. Animal trainers showcase natural avian behaviors while educating guests on the biology, natural history, behavior, and conservation of numerous bird species. Shows take place on a floating stage on Baker Lake in the heart of the zoo. "Wings over Water" is made possible by generous donations from Scaife Family Foundation and The Benjamin J. Olewine III Family.
"Wings Over Water" is Sponsored by AirTran.
"Wild Things Show"
Weekdays @ 1 p.m.
Weekends @ 12 noon
You will find yourself howling with New Guinea Singing Dogs, Mic and Sydney, newest stars of the Wild Things Show!  Meet Scooter, a South Asian binturong, and a beautiful Brazilian rainbow boa.  Boris, the Scarlet Macaw adds a colorful flair while Xena the African pygmy hedgehog will definitely make you smile.
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Daily Animal Enrichments - Get to know some of our resident animals during our daily keeper talks and informative feeding & enrichment encounters.

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Monthly Special Events

November 2009

Zoo Grass
Sunday, November 15th, 11 am to 4 pm
A Day of Music, Fun & Fantasy featuring live bands, a puppet show, story tellers, jugglers, and much more.Click Here for Full Details.

December

Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show presented by Bloomingdale's to benefit the Palm Beach Zoo
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Bloomingdales - Palm Beach Gardens Mall - Lilly Pulitzer Boutique located on Level 2
6 pm Cocktails
7 pm Fashion Show
Shop the newest Lilly Pulitzer Resort Collection "Escape the Water's Edge"! Meet and greet Lilly Pulitzer President James Bradbeer, Design Director Jane Schoenborn, Ladies' Designer Mira Jarvinen, and the Palm Beach Zoo's animal ambassadors will also be on hand to strut their stuff!
10% of all Lilly Pulitzer sales made during the event will be donated to the Palm Beach Zoo. Cocktail Reception is generously sponsored by Kona Grill and the evening's decorations have been sponsored by Dunstan Designs.
For more information or to RSVP (reservations are required) please email us at info@palmbeachzoo.org.
Presents for the Animals
Saturday & Sunday, 19th, 20th, 26th & 27th
Ever wonder what a tiger wants for the holidays? Then stop by the zoo for a wild weekend full of gifts under the trees of our animals.  We need your help in providing the zoo's residents with the world-class care they deserve.  By donating a much needed item found on the Holiday Wish List you can make a significant difference in the lives of our furry, feathered, and scaly friends. The first 100 guests bringing in holiday gifts will receive a special surprise from our "wild" family!  A list of needed items may be found below.

Holiday Wish List

For more information regarding possible donations, please contact us at:
(561) 533-0887 ext 223 or via email at info@palmbeachzoo.org.
  • New or Used Kitchen Refrigerator
  • Kennels in Working Condition (all sizes and styles)
  • Large Parrot Cages
  • Small Bird Cages (all sizes)
  • Used Sheets, Blankets, Comforters (in good condition)
  • Bath or Beach Towels (clean, please)
  • Heating Pads
  • New Store-Bought Bird Toys (all sizes for all species)
  • New Children's Beach Toys (new please for primate enrichment)
  • Laundry Baskets
  • Rubbermaid Storage Containers (all sizes)
  • New Vacuum for Indoor Use
  • Heavy Duty Flashlights
  • Aquarium Equipment (filters, air pumps, heaters, etc.)
  • Cologne or Perfume, and New Spices for Animal Scent Enrichments
  • New Kong* Dog Toys (*name brand)
  • New Durable Dog Toys for Small Carnivore and Primate Enrichments
  • Garden Hoses and Extension Cords (all lengths)
  • New Hose Nozzles
  • New Scrub Brushes (push broom style as well as long and short handled-for cleaning perches, etc)
  • New Brooms, Shovels, and Rakes
  • New Spray Bottles (all sizes)
  • Leather Work Gloves
  • Water Dishes (all sizes and styles)
  • New "Nalgene" Bottles
  • New Bottles of Hand/Germ Gel
  • Craft Supplies such as Crayons, Construction Paper, Glue, and Safety Scissors for Education Classes, Workshops, & Encounters
  • Office Supplies such as Scissors, Sharpie Markers, Three-Ring Binders, and a Paper Cutter
  • Children's Animal Related Books and Movies for Zoo Camp

January

Palm Beach Zoo Annual Dinner Dance
"Where the Wild Things Are"
A Dinner Dance to Benefit the Palm Beach Zoo
Friday, January 22, 2010
The Breakers, Palm Beach
Cocktails 7pm - Dinner 8pm
  • Corporate Benefactor - $25,000 (Premier Table of 10)
  • Grand Benefactor - $20,000 (Premier Table of 10)
  • Gold Benefactor- $15,000 (Preferred Table of 10)
  • Silver Benefactor - $10,000 (Table of 10)
  • Bronze Sponsor - $4,000 (2 Preferred Seats)
  • Individual Ticket - $750
For reservations and Information call Claudia Harden at (561) 533-0887, Ext. 223 or e-mail her at claudia@palmbeachzoo.org.