The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is celebrating Easter Monday on April 10! A family friendly, science-focused Easter egg scavenger hunt will take place on Lion-Tiger Hill from 10 a.m. to noon. Recommended for ages 5-12, kids can learn about zoo science while collecting eggs. Special animal enrichment and demonstrations will take place throughout the day.
Schedule
10 a.m. - noon
- Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt | Lion-Tiger Hill
10:15 a.m.
- River Otter Enrichment | American Trail
10:30 a.m.
- Meet a Small Mammal | Small Mammal House
- Keeper Demo | Elephant Community Center or Elephant Outpost (check signs at the exhibit)
- Meet an Andean Bear Keeper | Amazonia
- Horseshoe Crab Feeding | Bird House
11 a.m.
- Rainbow-themed Enrichment | Small Mammal House
- Coffee Farm Feeding | Bird House
11:00 a.m.
- Meet a Reptile or Amphibian | Reptile Discovery Center
- Meet a Keeper | Kids' Farm
- Pool Feeding | Amazonia
11:15 a.m.
- Seal or Sea Lion Demo | American Trail
11:30 a.m.
- Coffee Farm Feeding | Bird House
- Gorilla Keeper Talk | Great Ape House
1 p.m.
- Duck Feeding and Keeper Chat | Bird House
- Keeper Choice | Amazonia
1:15 p.m.
- Keeper Choice | American Trail
- Keeper Choice | Africa Trail
1:30 p.m.
- Orangutan Keeper Talk|Great Ape House
- Meet a Keeper |Kids' Farm
- Meet an Andean Bear Keeper | Amazonia
2 p.m.
- Giant Panda Feeding | Asia Trail
- Meet a Small Mammal | Small Mammal House
- Meet a Reptile or Amphibian | Reptile Discovery Center
- Meet a Keeper | Claws & Paws Pathway
3 p.m.
- Keeper Demo | Elephant Community Center
- Meet a Screech Owl | American Trail
5 p.m.
- Raven Enrichment | American Trail