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Breakfast with the Beasts
10/12/2008, 8:30-10:00am
One of Staten Island Zoo’s most loved programs. Join us for a tour of our animal kitchen, help prepare some food for critters and watch them eat. Meet some animals close up and have a breakfast snack while you are here.
Sun., Oct. 12
Sat., Dec. 13 – Holiday Breakfast – visit from Santa
Members: $12
Non-members: $15
Children ages 5 and up – please no younger siblings. A paying adult must accompany a paying child.
Pre-registration required.
DINOSAURS AND MORE
10/13/2008, 1:30-3:30pm
Join dinosaur enthusiast, Richie Mirissis, as he presents some amazing fossils, three- dimensional models, and memorabilia from his vast collection. Make a clay fossil mold with the help of our knowledgeable volunteers.
Free with regular admission – DONATION REQUESTED
Pre-registration not required
Pumpkin Carving
10/17/2008, 6:30-8pm
Calling all artists…come and carve (or paint) a spooky pumpkin to take home or donate back to the zoo for our fantastic Spooktacular event. Enjoy a pizza dinner and special spooky story time too.
Children ages 5 and up – please no younger siblings. A paying adult must accompany a paying child.
$15.00 non-members, $12.00 members
Pre-registration required before Mon., Oct. 15
Careers w/Animals “Behaviorist”
10/19/2008, 1:30-3:30pm
For those students who are interested in learning more about careers working with animals, we are offering a look at a variety of different skills needed to prepare for such a career. The classes will include an introduction to live animals, interactive activities, tours and lab work.
Sun., Oct. 19 - Behaviorist
Sat., Nov. 8 – Zookeeper
Pre-registration required.
Members: $25 for 1 class, $20 each additional class
Non-members: $35 for 1 class, $30 each additional class
Class space is limited. Geared for grades 6-9

Spooktacular
10/25/2008, 6 – 9:30pm
Join us for the spookiest and most celebrated Zoo event. There will be shows, activities and plenty of Halloween fun for all!
TICKETS ARE LIMITED. ADVANCED PURCHASE ONLY!
Mon., Oct. 6 –starts MEMBERS ONLY ticket sales
Tues., Oct. 14– starts NON-MEMBER ticket sales
Ticket Sales 10 am – 2pm ONLY, 7 days a week
Tickets sold from “Kid’s Korral” booth near Clove Road Entrance
Call ins with credit card accepted between the hours of 10 am –2pm ONLY! Call: 718-815-0242
NO MAIL ORDER. Tickets must be picked up by 2pm on Thursday, October 25
Tkts: $15 Non-members, $12 Members.
Spooktacular
10/26/2008, 5:30 – 9:00pm
Join us for the spookiest and most celebrated Zoo event. There will be shows, activities and plenty of Halloween fun for all!
TICKETS ARE LIMITED. ADVANCED PURCHASE ONLY!
Mon., Oct. 6 –starts MEMBERS ONLY ticket sales
Tues., Oct. 14– starts NON-MEMBER ticket sales
Ticket Sales 10 am – 2pm ONLY, 7 days a week
Tickets sold from “Kid’s Korral” booth near Clove Road Entrance
Call ins with credit card accepted between the hours of 10 am –2pm ONLY! Call: 718-815-0242
NO MAIL ORDER. Tickets must be picked up by 2pm on Thursday, October 25
Tkts: $15 Non-members, $12 Members.
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