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ANNUAL EVENTS:
PRINCESS & THE FROG TEA PARTY
February 4th @ 10AM & 2PM
February 11th @ 2PM
Ellen Trout Zoo cordially invites all little Princesses to our third Princess and the Frog Tea Party. Dress up in your princess best, bring your magic wand and tiara. Enjoy sweet treats, froggy crafts and meet a real frog! Space is limited and advanced ticket purchase is required. $15 per person.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES
January: Reptiles
April: Hippos & Breakfast
July: Giraffe/Rhino
October: Big Cats
Tiger level members and up have the opportunity to experience a guided tour with behind-the-scenes access, and hear zookeepers speak about the animals they care for each day. Higher level members are also invited to breakfast with the keepers in April.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
April 22: 10AM & 2PM
Join the Zoo in celebrating native plants and animals at our annual Earth Day event! Crawl through the bear maze, make crafts and stop and smell the flowers!
ZOO BREW
April 15: 7:00 - 10:00PM
Enjoy a variety of beer and wine, appetizers from local restaurants and live entertainment while supporting the Wildest Place in East Texas! Adults 21 and older only. IDs will be checked. No admittance after 8:30pm.
ZOO BOO
October 20 & 21: 6:00 - 8:00PM
Get your costumes and candy bags ready for Zoo Boo! This popular FOETZ and Ellen Trout Zoo sponsored trick-or-treating event is safe family fun. Costume contests, “pumpkin-loads” of candy, coke walks and much more are waiting for you!
ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY
September 24: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Join the Zoo in celebrating native plants and animals at our annual Earth Day event! Crawl through the "bear maze", make crafts and stop and smell the flowers!