Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is looking forward to an exciting year for visitors. With new animal exhibits and plenty of activities for the entire family, Naples Zoo provides an adventure year-round. More information on these events will be available a few weeks prior to each event.
2010 EVENTS
February 12-15: President’s Day Weekend
Online Coupon Offer for Free Child with Paid Adult
February 8: An Evening with Jack Hanna
Giraffes are coming to Naples Zoo! Join us for a wild evening to help create Naples Zoo’s first ever giraffe habitat planned to open in 2011. Be a part of this once in a lifetime event!
When: Monday, February 8, 2010 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
Tickets: $150 per person
Patron Tickets: $250 per person (SOLD OUT)
Patrons enjoy a 1-hour private reception with Jack Hanna prior to the event.
Delicious food and festive beverages are just the beginning. Discover an exotic assortment of silent auction items too great to miss. Best of all, Columbus Zoo Director Emeritus Jack Hanna will make this an unforgettable event when he presents a live show featuring a diverse array of fascinating creatures. Plus, get your raffle tickets because the winners will be drawn by Jack himself! More event info and tickets at www.napleszoo.org/giraffe
March 6: Save the Panther Day
Premiering ahead of the state’s official Save the Florida Panther Day and to promote the official celebration, Naples Zoo is hosting its annual Save the Panther event in cooperation with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Zoo visitors will meet panther field biologists at special presentations at the Panther Glade exhibit. Activities for children and opportunities to get involved in panther conservation by joining the Friends of Florida Panther Refuge will also be available.
April 2-4: Zoo Animals Hunt for Easter Eggs
The animals at Naples Zoo will rip into giant papier-mâché eggs stuffed with their favorite treats – raw meat, insects and fruit.
April 24: Party for the Planet™ / AZA’s Annual Earth Day Event
Party for the Planet hosted by the nation’s Association of Zoo and Aquarium’s accredited institutions is one of the largest Earth Day celebrations on record! Millions of zoo and aquarium visitors across North America party for the planet with family fun and renew their commitment to wildlife conservation. This year Naples Zoo joins the party again by hosting a variety of conservation partners. Guests learn the latest ways to be kind to their wallet and the environment!
May 8: International Migratory Bird Day
Come celebrate International Migratory Bird Day at Naples Zoo. This annual celebration of the incredible journeys of migratory birds will be presented by three area National Wildlife Refuges: J.N. “Ding” Darling, Florida Panther, and Ten Thousand Islands. These local refuges will provide free materials (while supplies last) about the fascinating world of migratory birds as well as information on birding and great places to bird.
May 14-17: Celebrating Armed Forces Day
In honor of those who serve our country and Armed Forces Day, Naples Zoo is offering free admission to all active and retired military personnel. Military personnel receive free admission at the Zoo’s ticket box by presenting military identification. Plus, adult and child guests in their party can also purchase online tickets at $2 off regular Zoo admission during the weekend.
May 28-31: Memorial Day Weekend
Online Coupon Offer for Free Child with Paid Adult
June 1 – September 3: Wild Shots Photo Contest
Enter your best pictures taken at Naples Zoo during 2010 and you could win great prizes. Adult and kids categories.
June 8: World Ocean's Day
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums is joining forces with Dr. Seuss to create a big splash for World Oceans Day - 2010. Dr. Seuss’s beloved children’s book, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish will be celebrating 50 fun-filled years of entertaining kids around the world. In honor of this momentous occasion, kids and families will get to know funny fish “from here to there” and learn how everyday actions impact their ocean home.
June 18-20: Father’s Day at Naples Zoo
Want to get rid of those half-empty bottles of cheap aftershave from previous Father’s Days? Dads can trade those for free Zoo admission by bringing the bottle to the Zoo all Father’s Day Weekend.
Why does the Zoo want aftershave? For the animals, of course. This annual call for cologne provides new scents for the animals to enjoy all year. Dads and their families will be able to watch the animals’ reactions to these aftershaves as the scents are used throughout the weekend for animal enrichment. If Dad doesn’t have aftershave to donate, some of Mom’s perfume will work, too. Otherwise, dads can print an online coupon for free admission with child ticket purchase in place of cologne.
July 2 – 5: Independence Day Weekend
Online Offer for Free Admission for Military Personnel. In honor of those who serve our country, Naples Zoo is offering free admission to all active and retired military personnel. Military personnel receive free admission at the Zoo’s ticket box by presenting military identification. Plus, adult and child guests in their party can also purchase online tickets at $2 off regular Zoo admission during the weekend.
August 1-31: Emergency Workers Free
To show appreciation for the police, paramedics, and firefighters who help keep everyone safe, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is offering FREE admission to emergency workers from August 1 – 31, 2009.
Active and retired emergency workers will receive free admission to Naples Zoo by purchasing an online ticket from www.napleszoo.org and redeem it at the Zoo by presenting the ticket along with identification from their workplace. Other adult and child guests in their party can also purchase tickets for $2 off regular Zoo admission throughout the month of August as well.
September 3 - 6: Labor Day Weekend
Online Coupon Offer for Free Child with Paid Adult
October 24: Boo at the Zoo
Have a spooktacularly good time celebrating Halloween during Boo at the Zoo at Naples Zoo. Kids can trick or treat throughout the Zoo, join in a fun costume contest, and watch animals have a good time “carving” pumpkins with tooth and claw.
November 11 - 14: Veteran’s Day Weekend (Thursday - Sunday)
Online Offer for Free Admission for Military Personnel. In honor of those who serve our country, Naples Zoo is offering free admission to all active and retired military personnel. Military personnel receive free admission at the Zoo’s ticket box by presenting military identification. Plus, adult and child guests in their party can also purchase online tickets at $2 off regular Zoo admission during the weekend.
November 25: Zoo closed for Thanksgiving
December 13–24: 12 Days of Wild Holiday Fun
It’s not a partridge in a pear tree or five golden rings, but for 12 days in December from the 13th all the way to Christmas Eve, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens will be delivering gifts to the animals. Zoo guests will watch lions claw into beautifully wrapped presents, hyenas lick candy canes made from blood and ice, lemurs nibble treats off a Christmas tree, and many other animals enjoy holiday-related delicacies.
December 25: Zoo closed for Christmas Day. Zoo closes at 4 p.m. on December 24.