GO WILD at Palm Beach Zoo December Events

Photos with Santa: 9:00AM-2:00PM, Saturday, December 15^th& 22nd

Photos with Santa: make it a holiday tradition at Palm Beach Zoo! Bring your camera, and meet and snap pics with jolly old Saint Nick. Photos will also be available for purchase in the gift store. Plus, make a surprise holiday craft and enjoy ONE complimentary ride on the Wildlife Carousel. Included with regular Zoo admission.

Noon Year’s Eve Ball Drop: 9:00AM-1:00PM, Monday, December 31st

Early Explorers: Zoo Clues (5-7 years old): 10:00AM-11:30AM, Saturday, December 1st

Do you have a Curious Kid? Join us for an interactive educational experience designed for children ages 5-7! These special themed programs may include: up-close animal encounters, stories, games, crafts, and visits to animal habitats throughout the Zoo or Nature Play! One adult is required to attend with each registration. Pre-registration is required.

• Cost Per Participant (Members): $25 per session or $80 for series
• Cost Per Participant (Non-Members): $50 per session or $165 for series

Animal Athletes (3-4 years old): 10:00-11:30AM, Saturday, December 8th

Join Palm Beach Zoo’s Early Explorers workshop for an interactive educational experience designed for preschool-aged children! These themed programs created for children ages 3-4 include: up-close animal encounters, stories, games, crafts, and visits to animal habitats throughout the Zoo or Nature Play! Snack is included. One adult is required to attend with each child. Pre-registration is required.

• Cost Per Participant (Members): $25 per session or $80 for series
• Cost Per Participant (Non-Members): $50 per session or $165 for series
• *Non-member price includes all-day admission to the Zoo.

Girl Scout Badge Programs are Back!

Is your Girl Scout looking to fulfill badge requirements? Then come have a wild time at the zoo, and earn a badge too! In partnership with the Girl Scouts of the Southeast Florida programs are available for Daisies, Brownies, Juniors & Cadettes. Badge Workshops & Journeys may include animal encounters, behind the scenes tours, guided ground tours, crafts, themed activities, and admission to the zoo. Overnight programs include up-close animal encounters, a nocturnal tour, crafts, themed activities, pizza, and a continental breakfast. All programs meet badge requirements.  Pre-registration is required.

Book a Behind-the-Scenes Animal Experience

Get up close and personal with the coolest animals in the world when you reserve your once-in-a-lifetime and exclusive experience! Meet capybara sisters, Wilbur the sloth, koalas Oz & Katerine, Aldabra tortoises, Giant anteaters, try our ‘creepy cool’ reptile experience, or mingle with flamingos!