Programs & Events
Special programs and events with our North American animals are happening all throughout the year. View our current experiences below and complete your visit to the Zoo by joining us during our next event.
Water Friends Tour
Saturdays & Sundays 10 - 11 AM, September 14 - December 29
During our Water Friends Tour, you will meet our otters, seals, and sea lions. Feed the otters and learn about their enrichment training, then enjoy a behind the scenes tour of our seal and sea lion habitat, and observe and assist in a training session. Plus, you'll get to take a picture with our flippered friends!
$175 per person, recommended for ages 3 years and older, includes same day admission to the Zoo. Participants 17 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Participants must pre-register and pre-pay 72 hours in advance. Limit 10 participants per tour. All guests in the party must purchase an event admissions ticket (excluding ages 2 and younger.)
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Creatures Of The Night
Weekends October 11 - 27 | 6 - 9 PM
Explore ZooAmerica® under the cover of night during Creatures of the Night®! Bring your flashlight and curiosity for an exploration into the nighttime habits of our nocturnal animals that's educational, fun, and in the Halloween spirit! Great for families of all ages! Creatures of the Night is also included with admission to ZooAmerica and Hersheypark HalloweenTM when entered from within Hersheypark®.
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Outreach Programs
Bring ZooAmerica® to you! Through our outreach programs, experience animal encounters up close and learn all about their species wherever you are located. Fill out the form below to get started!
Request InformationAnimal Of The Month
Visit us each month to participate in an interactive activity and be entered to win a stuffed plushie of our Animal Of The Month! Animal Of The Month activities are included with the price of your admission.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. MANY WILL ENTER. FEW WILL WIN. Only legal residents of the US (excluding Rhode Island) who are age 18+ are eligible to submit entry. Sweepstakes entry begins 10:00 AM EDT on October 1, 2023, and ends 4:30 PM EDT on September 30, 2024. Each month, one (1) prize winner will receive an Animal of the Month plushie (ARV $25). For Official Rules, including odds and how to enter, please see Official Rules. Sponsor: Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company.