Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Horseback Riding

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 View All Dates

10am – 6pm

$25 per person, age 7 & up

Registration Required

1 hour guided trail rides through the forest, weather permitting.

Time Out to Fish

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 View All Dates

$2 per adult $1 per child

Registration Required

This program offers school groups serving children with special needs, senior citizens and persons with disabilities the opportunity to fish for rainbow trout at Carpenter's Brook with all bait and equipment provided.
School groups/students with disabilities: June 2-June 13 9:30-11:30am
Senior or other disabled groups: June 16-July 25 Tues-Thurs 9:30-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm.
Please note Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons are reserved for senior or disabled individuals.

Registration opens May 5.

Beaver Lake Photo Contest

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 View All Dates

$5 per entry

Registration Required

The Friends of Beaver Lake are sponsoring an amateur photo contest to capture the beauty and diversity of Beaver Lake. Entries will be judged in the following age groups: 11 & under 12-17 years old 18 & over. Winning entries will be displayed at Beaver Lake from September 8-30.

Intro to Lifeguarding

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

9am – 12noon

$105

Registration Required

This five-day course is a fun and instructional experience for kids thinking about becoming a lifeguard one day, and for kids who want to improve their swimming skills and prepare to take the lifeguard certification course. Open to 12-14 year olds.

Animal Demonstrations

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 View All Dates

Free with zoo admission

10:30 ANIMAL DEMO (CONTACT BARN)

11:00 ELEPHANT DEMO

11:30 "IN THE WINGS" BIRD SHOW

12:00 PENGUIN KEEPER TALK

1:30 "IN THE WINGS" BIRD SHOW

2:00 ELEPHANT DEMO

2:30 MEET THE KEEPER (LOCATION TBA)

3:00 ELEPHANT DEMO

3:30 PENGUIN KEEPER TALK

Demos will be every day until September 1 (weather permitting).  Meet the keeper chats will be conducted periodically throughout the Zoo.  The Contact Barn may conduct additional demos throughout the day.  Schedule is subject to change.  

Tuesday Nights at the Zoo: A Sunset Safari

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

5:30 – 8:30

$6.50 advance sale; $8 at the door

Tuesdays in July, experience a Sunset Safari! Enjoy live entertainment and the animals, too!  A cash bar, light dinners and gourmet picnics for two or more are available for an additional charge.  Watch the sunset and take in a relaxing evening at the Zoo!

July 1    T.J. Sacco
July 8    Dan Elliott & the Monterays
July 15    Grupo Pagan
July 22    The Fab Five
July 29    That 70's Band

Wegmans Live Well: Tai Chi, Yoga & Pilates

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 View All Dates

Free

A total body workout including Tai Chi, Yoga & Pilates. This program will increase participants flexilbity, teach relaxation & meditation skills and build long lean muscles. Taught by a certified fitness instructor.

Program takes place Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-10am or 6-7pm near the Griffin Visitor Center.