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"Doc" Terry the Veterinarian
Location: Front Street Plaza
Times: 4–8:30 p.m.
Inspired by our real-life hospital keepers and vets, Doc holds 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
Showtime: 1 p.m.
Wegeforth Bowl has been transformed into an imaginary summer camp! Birds, sea lions, four-legged critters, domestic animals, top predators, and humans gather here for song and surprises. Meet a new critter and be part of the fun at the Camp Critters show. |
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Dr. Zoolittle Explores Asia
Location: Children's Zoo's Clark Theater
Showtimes: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 p.m.
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
Showtimes: 4, 5, 6, & 7 p.m.
Many regular guests have come to know and enjoy this zany, interactive minstrel-style band. Their antics are 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
Showtimes: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, & 7:30 p.m.
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. You'll recognize 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
Showtimes: 4:40, 5:40, 6:40, & 7:40 p.m.
Be prepared for a self-oscillating live audio projection of Colonel P.A. Walter's 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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Monkey King Stilt Walkers
Location: Asian Passage
Photo Op/ Meet & Greet: 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, & 6:30 p.m.
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. |
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Power and Air – Strength and Aerial Acrobats
Location: Skyfari East on Front St.
Showtimes: 3:15, 4:15, 5:15, 6:15, & 7:15 p.m.
Five times a day, this dedicated team of professionals displays amazing athletic prowess as precision balancing is matched with the beauty and skill of the aerial lyre. These cool cats are on display in front of the Skyeast Pool. |
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The Legend of Dragon Mountain—Heibei Chinese Acrobats
Location: Hunte Amphitheater
Showtimes: 2 and 5 p.m.
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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Golden Lion Acrobats & Dragon Dance
Location: Asian Passage
Showtimes: 1, 3, 4, 6, & 7 p.m.
Join the Golden Lions as they entertain and delight the crowd at Hua Mei Cafe with their astounding talents and acrobatic skills. Five times a day they invade the food court with their performances along with the Dragon from Dragon Mountain, a colorful, 20-foot-long serpent brought to life by puppeteers. Marvel as it sinuously winds through Panda Canyon, mesmerizing you along the way in honor of the Year of the Dragon. |
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Jasmine and Jade Jumpers
Location: Sydney's Grill in Urban Jungle
Showtimes: 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 p.m.
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 Street Finale
Location: Front Street Plaza
Showtimes: 8–8:20 p.m.
How about an extravaganza to end your evening at the Zoo? Every acrobat, stiltwalker, musician, trampoliner, and greeter gathers 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 is led by the professor to their personal “spotlight,” where they entertain, carry on, toss beads, and just create a festive flair. It's quite a show! |
