Blank Park Zoo
Blank Park Zoo

Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$18 adults, $12 children
 

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Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$18 adults, $12 children
 

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Ruby’s Readers Book Club

Ages: 2-7 years
Dates: 2nd Monday of each month
Cost: Free

Enjoy a world of books with Ruby the Reading Red Panda. Each month we’ll learn new crafts, meet some Zoo animals and get ideas on how to get outside and explore nature in our own neighborhoods.

Kids who join Ruby’s Readers Book Club will receive a birthday card from Ruby on their birthday!

Click here to register for Ruby’s Readers Book Club


Ruby's Spring Kickoff

Date: March 30
Time: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Join Ruby and the animals at Blank Park Zoo as we welcome spring! Come meet Ruby and Wanda and enjoy a day of keeper chats, storytimes and activities that demonstrate how you can enrich your life by exploring the world through reading and outdoor adventures.

Keeper Chats

  • 10:15 a.m. Penguins
  • 10:45 a.m. Aquatics
  • 11:45 a.m. Keeper Chat at Critter Corner
  • 12:30 p.m. Red panda
  • 1:15 p.m. Aldabra tortoise
  • 1:45 p.m. Black rhino

Meet Ruby & Wanda in the Holmes Foster Event Center:

  • 10:15-10:45 a.m.
  • 11:15-11:45 a.m. - Storytime at 11:15 a.m.
  • 12:00-12:30 p.m.
  • 1:00-1:30 p.m.
  • 1:45-2:15 p.m.

Animal feeding experiences*:

  • 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - feed the goats at Kids’ Kingdom
    • $2 per cup
  • 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. - feed the giraffe in the Blumenthal Giraffe Pavilion
    • $2 - 1 treat
    • $5 - 3 treats

*animal feeding experience availability is subject to change


Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda

Once a month, join us for storytime with Ruby at the Zoo! Each month we will read a story and meet a special live ambassador animal.

Please note, due to winter weather storm warning, storytime on January has been canceled. 

Story Time: 2nd Monday of each month at 11 am

No registration required to attend Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda. Storytimes are free with your Zoo membership or paid Zoo admission.


Volunteer

If you are interested in becoming a reader at Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda, click here.


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