From now until January 7, 2007, the
Bronx Zoo, located in Bronx, New York, will be hosting it's 10th annual Holiday Lights event. the zoo is celebrating big this year, with a host of events geared toward bringing holiday cheer to both young and old:
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Ongoing nightly activities include: Tiger Mountain enrichment demonstrations at 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar at the Butterfly Garden from 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Ice carving demonstrations at Dancing Crane Plaza from 5:30–9:00 p.m.
Storytelling at the Children’s Zoo at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 p.m.
Carolers at Dancing Crane Café at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 p.m.
Stilt walkers and animal costume characters at Dancing Crane Plaza between 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Holiday Lights visitors can also visit the following animal exhibits, open nightly:
World of Reptiles
Mouse House
Children's Zoo Domestic Area
Zoo Center, featuring camels and babirusas
Astor Court, featuring reindeer "
December 1-3, 2006 is Pajama Party Weekend: "Wear your pajamas to the zoo and have fun at our pajama party! Play games and make seasonal crafts. Be a part of the season of giving by bringing a pair of new, unused pajamas for donation to a local charity. Special performances by Parent’s Choice award-winning singer, songwriter, and storyteller John Farrell.
Showtimes: 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 p.m. The party lasts from 5:00–8:45 p.m."
December 8-10, 2006 the big Dinosaur Dig takes place: "Have a blast at this dinosaur-themed event featuring Dinosaurs Rock®, an exciting hands-on program where kids can dig for real dinosaur fossils. Don’t forget to stop by Dinosaur Island to see animated displays of your favorite raptors. Special giveaways plus dinosaur tattoos while supplies last (for children ages 2–12). Time: 5:00–8:45 p.m."
December 15-17, 2006 is Charlotte's Web Weekend: "Visit the Children’s Zoo to see a specially-themed lighted display in honor of Paramount’s new animated feature, Charlotte’s Web, opening in theaters December 20. Check out ice carving demos at Dancing Crane Plaza featuring characters from the movie, and enjoy craft activities and giveaways (while supplies last) at the Events Tent.
Time: 5:00–8:30 p.m."
December 18-23, 2006: Celebrations Around the World: "Explore the many holiday traditions celebrated around the world throughout the year with storytelling, crafts, and music.
Time: 5:00–8:45 p.m."
December 26-30, 2006 is Ice Wonders Week: "Bundle up and come tour a gallery of incredible ice displays inside our Events Tent. Time: 5:00–8:45 p.m."
December 31, 2006-January 1, 2007 join the Zoo Year's Celebration: "Make your own 2007 party glasses and hats and join us each evening for a special family-friendly 2007 countdown at 8:00 pm. What better way to start the New Year than with a wild time at the Zoo! Crafts take place in the Events Tent from 5:00–7:45 p.m. Countdown takes place in Dancing Crane Plaza."
January 5-7, 2007 is Community Weekend: Celebrate being a part of the Bronx Zoo community and enjoy live performances by Latino, Caribbean, and Italian musicians. Enjoy crafts, activities, and giveaways (while supplies last) from the movie Happily N’Ever After, in theaters January 5. Plus, enter our castle building contest!
For more information, visit
www.bronxzoo.com/bz-whatshappening.