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Zoo Hot Spots
Summer 2013

Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Zoo has "Hot Spots" where you'll meet the animal keepers, get up close to the animals, see live shows and more. "Hot Spot" activities are must-sees and are free with Zoo admission (unless specifically noted). Look for "Hot Spot" markers as you travel through the Zoo.

• Professor Wylde's Live Animal Show
• Ballarat Theatre
• Seal & Sea Lion Training Demonstration
• Elephant Crossing
• Giraffe Feeding
• Meet-the-Keepers

Professor Wylde's Live Animal Show

This summer the professor and assistant are Wylde about Africa! They encounter a cranky pirate who's ship had washed ashore years before. Together the unlikely trio share what they know about African wildlife and the delicate balance that exists between people and animals in Africa.The show features an all-star animal cast including a white stork, Burmese python, hooded vulture, fennec fox, Egyptian vulture and peregrine falcon.

• Location: Savanna Theater
• Times: Daily @ 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.

Ballarat Theatre

The presentation features a cast of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians from the "Land Down Under." Zoo visitors will learn about Australian animals and the importance of creating environments and acting responsibly toward animals and their natural habitats.

• Location: Ballarat Theatre in Australian Adventure
• Times: Daily @ 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Seal & Sea Lion Training Demonstration

Zoo visitors can watch special animal training sessions that take place daily at the seal & seal lion exhibit in Northern Trek. During the training sessions, you will be introduced to the Zoo's harbor seals and California sea lions and keepers demonstrate training techniques that encourage cooperative behaviors.

• Location: Seal & Sea Lion Exhibit, Northern Trek
• Times: Daily @ 2:30 p.m.

Elephant Crossing

Watch the elephants migrate from African Elephant Crossing's Savanna Range to the Mopani Range.

• Location: African Elephant Crossing
• Times: Daily @ 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. (Crossing times are subject to change)

Giraffe Feeding

Purchase romaine lettuce leaves to feed to the Zoo’s herd of Masai giraffes.
(Additional Fee)

• Location: Giraffe deck in African Savanna
• Times: Daily @ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Meet-the-Keepers

DAY	TIME	ANIMAL	LOCATION
SUNDAY	11 a.m.	Amur Tigers	Bear & Tiger Exhibits Northern Trek
	1 p.m.	Koalas	Gum Leaf Hideout Australian Adventure
MONDAY
	2 p.m.	Rhinos	Rhino Barn African Savanna
TUESDAY	11 a.m.	Otters	2nd Floor of The RainForest
	1 p.m.	Mandrills	Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building
WEDNESDAY	1 p.m.	Reptiles	1st Floor of The RainForest
	2 p.m.	Amur Tigers	Bear & Tiger Exhibits Northern Trek
THURSDAY	11 a.m.	Frogs	1st Floor of The RainForest
	2 p.m.	Sloth Bears	Bear & Tiger Exhibits Northern Trek
FRIDAY	11 a.m.	Orangutans	2nd Floor of The RainForest
	2:30 p.m.	Dingoes	Next to Ballarat Theatre Australian Adventure
SATURDAY	11:30 a.m.	Swamp Monkeys	Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building
	4 p.m.	Cheetah	Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building