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"Doc" the Veterinarian
Location: Front Street Plaza
Times: 4–8:30 p.m.
Inspired by our real-life hospital keepers and vets, Doc will again be holding court around his medicine chest, describing his many duties and displaying equipment and props that make life here at the Zoo better for our animal residents. |
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Camp Critters
Location: Wegeforth Bowl
Showtimes: 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Experience Wegeforth Bowl's Camp Critters—a summer camp where the animals are in charge! Join Harry the sea lion and his costars—canine, avian, human, and otherwise—and join in the fun to see if you can get your camp counselor badge. |
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Dr. Zoolittle Explores Asia
Location: Children's Zoo's Clark Theater
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Dr. Zoolittle brings his own special take on science when he "transports" audiences to Asia to study the giant panda. Come get the scoop on these black-and-white wonders, such as the fact that pandas poop an average of 48 times a day! |
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Surfin' Safari Bush Band
Location: Front Street Plaza
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Many regular guests have come to know and enjoy this zany, interactive minstrel-style band. Their antics will be inspired as they bring limbo sticks, hula hoops, and fun interactives to get kids and adults alike involved in the organized mayhem. |
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Dancin' through the Decades
Location: Front Street Plaza
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After the hula hoop contest, stick around to watch our “audience volunteers” in this hilarious, athletic, and creative look at music and dance through the decades. Not only will you recognize the over 30 melodies that rapidly change from moment to moment, but you will be amazed at the abilities of our dancers as they try desperately to keep up! |
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Steam Powered Giraffe - Robot Band
Location: Front Street Plaza
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Be prepared for a self-oscillating live audio projection of Colonel P.A. Walters Steam Powered Robots. Their convincing hydraulic movements, robotic harmonies, and fantastical artificial intelligence entertain children and adults alike. Their popularity has surged throughout the decades, but their music has remained a cornucopia of richness, throwing audiences back to a simpler time when television hadn’t even been invented. You'll be amazed by this musical pantomime group! |
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Dragon Dance
Location: Asian Passage
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Marvel at our magnificent Chinese dragon, a colorful, 20-foot-long serpent brought to life by puppeteers, as it sinuously winds through the Zoo's Panda Canyon, mesmerizing visitors along the way in honor of the Year of the Dragon. |
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Monkey King Stilt Walkers
Location: Asian Passage
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Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, is a monkey born from a stone who acquires supernatural powers through Taoist practices. Although he possesses an immense amount of strength, is superbly fast, and can transform into 72 various animals and objects, he is still mortal and is relentlessly pursued by foes, as each of his hairs has magical properties. He also has many loyal followers, and you will meet such a trio as you wander through Asian Passage. Keep your eyes open for the Monkey King Stiltwalkers. |
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The Legend of Dragon Mountain—Heibei Chinese Acrobats
Location: Hunte Amphitheater
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Let the Heibei Chinese acrobats dazzle you with The Legend of Dragon Mountain, featuring gravity-defying acrobatic feats, enchanting traditional dances, and stunning martial art performances. |
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Jasmine and Jade Jumpers
Location: Sydney's Grill in Urban Jungle
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Remember the old story of the princess and the frog? Well, this will be our decidedly Asian take on this fairy tale. Watch as colorful frogs bounce for our princess’ attention, in front of her castle and lake. These frogs are really quite crazy, as you will definitely see as you watch their antics. Which one will win the princess’ heart? |
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Front St. Finale
Location: Front Street Plaza
Showtimes: 8–8:30 p.m. Daily
How about an extravaganza to end your evening at the Zoo? Every acrobat, stiltwalker, musician, trampoliner, and greeter will gather on our beautiful new Front Street for a three-ring finale. Grab your favorite spot as Doc emerges with his top hat and tails and introduces our carnivale procession led by Professor Featherstone. Carrying festive flags, each group will be led by the professor to their personal “spotlight” where they will entertain, carry-on, toss beads, and just create a festive flair. It should be quite a show! |
