Celebrating the Hattiesburg Zoo’s 75th Anniversary, Takes Place Saturday, October 11thSecond Saturday – “Wild Style Costume Party”
Second Saturday – “Wild Style Costume Party” celebrating the Hattiesburg Zoo’s 75th Anniversary takes place Saturday, October 11th with a full slate of festivities the entire family will enjoy!
Schedule of Activities
All Day Monster Hunt
Zoo-wide until the monster is found, Winner receives two Zoo Boo tickets
All Day Boo-tastic Birthday Bounce Houses, Beside the Snow Cone Caboose
All Day Food and Beverage Specials
10:30 a.m. Animal Enrichment – Happy Boo-day!, Box Turtles - Ollie and Allie, Hattie Plaza
11:00 a.m. Story Time, Crankenstein by Samantha Berger.
BEWARE OF CRANKENSTEIN! He's a little monster of crankiness that no one can destroy! MEHHRRRR!!! He may look like any ordinary boy, but when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, or an early bedtime, one little boy transforms into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein. When Crankenstein meets his match in a fellow Crankenstein, the results could be catastrophic--or they could be just what he needs to brighten his day! This hilarious and relatable tale of grumpiness gone awry will turn toddler tantrums to giggles in no time.
Education Room
12:00 noon Animal Enrichment – Happy Boo-day!, Von der Deckens Hornbill – Zazu, Africa
1:00 p.m. Beastly Best Costume Contest, (Dress as your favorite zoo animal), Giraffe Pavilion Stage
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 costumes
Special Guest Judges: Seymour (Southern Miss Mascot), Tiger Torrin (Hattiesburg High School Mascot), Big Red (Petal High School Mascot) and Boomer (Presbyterian Christian School Mascot)
2:00 p.m. Wild Things Halloween Parade, Walking parade starts at the Giraffe Pavilion and winds through the zoo.
Led by Ti, Seymour, Torrin, Big Red, Boomer and the 3 costume contest winners
2:30 p.m. Animal Enrichment – Happy Boo-day!, KuneKune Pig – Kevin Bacon, Wallaby Walkabout
3:00 p.m. Story Time, Crankenstein by Samantha Berger, Education Room
Throughout the Day Appearances by Ti (Zoo Mascot)
