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.
2008 EVENTS
May 11: Mother’s Day
Online Offer for Free Ticket for Mom with Child Ticket Purchase at www.napleszoo.org.
May 16-19: Celebrating Armed Forces Day
Online Offer for Free Admission for Military Personnel. 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 can print a free ticket to the Zoo online at www.napleszoo.org and redeem it 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 23-26: Memorial Day Weekend
Online Ticket Offer for Free Child with Paid Adult at www.napleszoo.org
June 1 – September 5: Wild Shots Photo Contest
Enter your best pictures taken at Naples Zoo during 2008 and you could win great prizes. Adult and kids categories. Details for contest available at www.napleszoo.org.
June 13-16: 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 purchase an online ticket for free admission with child ticket purchase at www.napleszoo.org in place of cologne.
July 4 – 7: 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 can print a free ticket to the Zoo online at www.napleszoo.org and redeem it 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, 2008.
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.
August 29 – September 1: Labor Day Weekend
Online Ticket Offer for Free Child with Paid Adult at www.napleszoo.org
October 25 & 26: 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. Check www.napleszoo.org for schedule.
November 8 – 11: Veteran’s Day Weekend (Sat – Tuesday)
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 can print a free ticket to the Zoo online at www.napleszoo.org and redeem it 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 27: 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. Check www.napleszoo.org for schedule.
December 25: Zoo closed for Christmas Day