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Family Programs
Binder Park Zoo offers many exciting family programs. Choose from our Family Overnight Safari, Sunrise on Savanna, Breakfast for the Animals, Savanna Zookeeper Encounters or be a Zookeeper For A Day! You're sure to find something that everyone will enjoy!

Family Overnight Safari
July 5, July 12, July 26, August 2, & August 23
Moms, Dads, and Kids!
Grab your tents and join the fun at Binder Park Zoo! Camp out in Wild Africa for an after-hours view of the Zoo! Not only is this a great opportunity to learn about African Wildlife, but a wonderful way for your family to have a mini-vacation close to home.

Sunrise On Savanna
July 12, 2008
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your breakfast overlooking the African grasslands? Join animal experts from Binder Park Zoo on the giraffe deck for a champagne breakfast (non-alcoholic) and watch the majestic animals of the African savanna be released onto their 18-acre exhibit.

Savanna Management Tour
May 24, June 14, July 5, August 16, & September 13
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with zoo animals? Spend some time with a zookeeper learning about the animals of the African savanna.

Breakfast For The Animals
May 26, June 8, July 6, August 10, September 14, & October 5, 2008
Have you ever wondered what the animals are eating for breakfast? Here is your chance to find out. Join Binder Park Zoo staff as they show you behind the scene areas and give you a chance to help feed some of the animals.

Zookeeper For A Day (April 25 - October 7, 2007)
So you want to be a Zookeeper, huh? Well here is your chance to find out what zookeeping is really all about! Join the expert staff at Binder Park Zoo working one-on-one with a Zookeeper for an entire day.