2024 November Buzz

The Gift of Lights Returns

The Zoo will open for The Gift of Lights on November 29, the day after Thanksgiving. We’re open every Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 pm, and every Sunday from 5 to 8 pm, through December 22.

Enjoy all the twinkling lights, meeting Santa, sipping hot chocolate, feeding giraffes, and so much more during this great holiday tradition. Advance tickets are not required.

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There’s also some great Education options this year. Sign up for Crafting With The Creatures, and paint with one of our Ambassador Animals before you enjoy the Gift of Lights (admission IS included in this program).

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Or meet one of our Ambassador Animals--sloth, tamandua, or porcupine--and learn about these cool species and the important role they play in the world. (admission is NOT included in this program).

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A Little (Education) Treat

Give yourself the gift of learning at the Zoo! We have a fun class for adults coming up soon!

Adults can explore the weird world of animal diets! Find out the answers to all your most pressing questions, like why is a red panda a carnivore if they mostly eat bamboo, or why do some animals (like rabbits and dogs) eat their own poo? Plus, learn about what humans eat and why! This class includes animal ambassador visits and a tour behind the scenes of the Zoo’s diet kitchen.

“Are You Going To Eat That?” is November 24, 2-4 pm, $25 per person. Zoo Members get a 10% discount!

Black Friday/Cyber Monday

This Black Friday, we’ll have some in-Zoo specials. Zoo Members will get 20% off in the gift shop, and non-members can even get a 10% discount! We’ll also have a raffle for a gift basket. Enter with a purchase of $100 or more.

On Black Friday, Zoo Memberships will be discounted 10% in person and online. On Cyber Monday, they’ll also be discounted, but online only. No code needed. Don’t forget, Zoo Memberships make a great gift!

Winter Break Camp

Kids in K-6th grade can join us this winter break for 2 days of learning and fun. Discover ancient life that once roamed the Earth, and learn how the world has transformed, how paleontologists make sense of prehistoric life, and how animal species have adapted. We’ll have demonstrations, activities, games, crafts, animal encounters, and more!

Winter Break Camp is January 2 and 3, 9 am – 3 pm, $70 for 2 days of camp. Zoo Members get a 10% discount!

A Season of Giving

Why do YOU love the Potawatomi Zoo? Is it the train? Summer camp for the kids? The baby giraffe?

“The thing that I like about the Zoo is that I get to spend time with my family…and my favorite animal is the spider monkey!” -Beatrix, age 5

We all have our own reasons for loving the Zoo. This season, we are asking you to think of YOUR why, and help the Zoo continue to spread joy in the community. Your gift today helps us continue our mission of inspiring excellence in conservation, education, and improved animal quality of life.

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