BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260718T160000Z DTEND:20260718T200000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Celebrate Slithering Snake Day Fun at the Hattiesburg Zoo DESCRIPTION:Snakes take center stage at the Hattiesburg Zoo on Saturday\, July 18\, as guests of all ages are invited to celebrate slithering Snake Day fun with interactive animal encounters\, educational demonstrations\, hands-on activities\, and family-friendly fun.\n\nRegular Zoo admission applies\, and Hattiesburg Zoo Annual Passes are accepted.\n\nThroughout the day\, guests will have the opportunity to discover the fascinating world of snakes while learning about their important role in our ecosystem through engaging presentations and educational activities led by the Zoo's animal care and education staff.\n\nHighlights of Snake Day include:\n\n Snake Encounters every hour on the hour from 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. in the Prairie Dog Plaza\n Educational Discovery Stations located throughout the Zoo featuring:\n \n Snake sheds and how reptiles grow\n How animal care professionals use thermal (heat) technology to support animal health and welfare\n Snake biofacts\, including skulls\, skeletons\, and other fascinating artifacts\n \n \n Snake-themed crafts for children and families\n Snake Trivia Challenge at 12:30 p.m. at the Giraffe Pavilion\, where guests can test their reptile knowledge and win fun prizes\n\n"Snake Day provides a wonderful opportunity for families to discover that snakes are far more fascinating than frightening\," said Jeremy Cumpton\, Director of Education. "Through hands-on learning and up-close encounters\, guests will gain a greater appreciation for these incredible animals and the important role they play in healthy ecosystems around the world."\n\nGuests looking to make the most of their Saturday visit can also participate in several of the Zoo's popular premium animal experiences (additional fees and reservations apply)\, including:\n\n\n Anteater & Capybara Feeding Experience\n Sloth Experience\n Giraffe Feeding\n\nThese unforgettable encounters allow guests to get even closer to some of the Zoo's most beloved residents while learning about their care\, behaviors\, and conservation. Tickets are available on a first come first served basis.\n\nWhether you're a lifelong reptile enthusiast or simply curious to learn more\, Snake Day offers a fun and educational adventure for the entire family.\n\nFor more information about Snake Day\, animal experiences\, admission prices\, or to plan your visit\, visit the Hattiesburg Zoo Hattiesburg Zoo | Wild Adventure Awaits you at the Hattiesburg Zoo! and follow the Zoo on social media. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Snakes take center stage at the Hattiesburg Zoo on \;Saturday\, July 18\, as guests of all ages are invited to celebrate slithering \;Snake Day \;fun with interactive animal encounters\, educational demonstrations\, hands-on activities\, and family-friendly fun.
\nRegular Zoo admission applies\, and \;Hattiesburg Zoo Annual Passes are accepted.
\nThroughout the day\, guests will have the opportunity to discover the fascinating world of snakes while learning about their important role in our ecosystem through engaging presentations and educational activities led by the Zoo'\;s animal care and education staff.
\nHighlights of Snake Day include:\n\n"\;Snake Day provides a wonderful opportunity for families to discover that snakes are far more fascinating than frightening\,"\; said Jeremy Cumpton\, Director of Education. "\;Through hands-on learning and up-close encounters\, guests will gain a greater appreciation for these incredible animals and the important role they play in healthy ecosystems around the world."\;
\nGuests looking to make the most of their Saturday visit can also participate in several of the Zoo'\;s popular premium animal experiences (additional fees and reservations apply)\, including:\n\n\nThese unforgettable encounters allow guests to get even closer to some of the Zoo'\;s most beloved residents while learning about their care\, behaviors\, and conservation. \; \;Tickets are available on a first come first served basis.
\nWhether you'\;re a lifelong reptile enthusiast or simply curious to learn more\, Snake Day offers a fun and educational adventure for the entire family.
\nFor more information about Snake Day\, animal experiences\, admission prices\, or to plan your visit\, visit the Hattiesburg Zoo \;Hattiesburg Zoo | Wild Adventure Awaits you at the Hattiesburg Zoo! \;and \;follow the Zoo on social media. LOCATION: UID:e.475.11774 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260706T223546Z URL:https://members.theadp.com/events/details/celebrate-slithering-snake-day-fun-at-the-hattiesburg-zoo-11774 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR