Summer Sundays

July 5, 12, 19 & 26 | 10 AM – 3 PM

Join us for a new, seasonal series that turns every Sunday into a family adventure! Enjoy hands-on activities, live entertainment, animal encounters and themed experiences for all ages.  

Hosted inside our air-conditioned Nyami Nyami River Lodge, Summer Sundays is the perfect way to escape the summer heat and learn something neat!

For guests looking for a calmer escape, a dedicated Comfy Corner will also be available inside the lodge, featuring coloring activities and a TV with family-friendly entertainment.

Activities included with Zoo admission.

Themes

Prehistoric Festival | July 5

Experience a blast from the past! Guests will come face-to-face with a walking triceratops robot, animatronic baby dinosaurs and interactive dinosaur trainers who bring the prehistoric world to life through exciting demonstrations and educational experiences. Explorers can dig up fossils at interactive excavation stations and enjoy themed games and activities designed to spark curiosity and imagination for all ages.

Your young archeologists can also bring home trading cards as a memento to remember their journey from the Jurassic era!

Timed Event Schedule
Dinosaur Show inside Nyami Nyami River Lodge: 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM & 2 PM 
Animal Encounter on the deck of Nyami Nyami River Lodge: 10:30 AM, 12 PM & 1:30 PM

Sponsored by Big Idea Entertainment

Brick Lab | July 12

Get ready to build, race and create at the Brick Lab, a high-energy hands-on experience where imagination and engineering collide! Guests can dive into thousands of interlocking building bricks and take on exciting building challenges designed for creators of all ages.

Create a custom race car and compete in the Brick Lab Derby, where your car can race against others in a head-to-head speed competition.

Plus, a live robotics team will be on-site showcasing innovative robotic technology and interactive demonstrations that bring science, engineering and creativity to life!

Timed Event Schedule
Animal Encounter on the deck of Nyami Nyami River Lodge: 10:30 AM, 12 PM & 1:30 PM

Sponsored by Big Idea Entertainment

Carnival and Bubble Play | July 19

Step right into a vibrant world of nonstop fun surrounded by the sights, sounds and energy of a classic carnival atmosphere featuring interactive game booths, playful challenges, carnival-style treats and immersive entertainment throughout the day.

Right alongside the carnival excitement, Big Idea Bubbles transforms the outdoor area into a magical bubble wonderland filled with giant shimmering bubbles, fun shapes and dance parties featuring surprise performances designed to amaze guests of all ages.

Timed Event Schedule
Animal Encounter on the deck of Nyami Nyami River Lodge: 10:30 AM, 12 PM & 1:30 PM

Sponsored by Big Idea Entertainment

Blooming Market | July 26

Wild blossoms are taking over the Zoo! Explore the beauty of nature while learning about gardening, environmental science and sustainability at this unique farmers’ market.

Throughout the event, local experts and vendors will share hands-on demonstrations and insights focused on native vs. non-native plants, modern gardening techniques, eco-friendly practices and sustainable living. Continue to the Nyami Nyami River Lodge for a break from the heat and explore more wonders of local arts and farming.

Timed Event Schedule
Animal Encounter on the deck of Nyami Nyami River Lodge: 10:30 AM, 12 PM & 1:30 PM


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