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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
May 30, June 20, July 10, August 14, 29, and September 18
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! Play African themed games, tour the Zoo, and see animals up close! 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, 2009
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 23, June 13,  July 4,  August 15,  September 12, 2009
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 25, June 7,  July 5, August 9,  September 13, October 4, 2009
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 22 – October 4, 2009)
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.

Wildlife Excursions!
(April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8,
October 13, November 10, & December 8, 2008)
Attention birdwatchers!  Binder Park Zoo boasts some amazing natural environments and exotic wildlife but there’s more than just a zoo here!  This 430 acre wildlife sanctuary is home to an abundance of native wildlife as well, including numerous species of birds.