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12:45-1:15 p.m. – Time for lunch! You are welcome to bring
your own coolers and food into the Zoo. You can also purchase
food from Wynn’s on-site. A great spot to eat is at the picnic tables
around the Wynn’s Jungle Café, where you can overlook Lake
Victoria, or at the picnic tables next to the honey badger exhibit.
1:15 p.m. – After lunch, walk down to the giraffe exhibit to feed
the giraffes! If you ate at Wynn’s Jungle Café, you’re already right
there! It costs just $5 for the unforgettable experience of feeding
a giraffe and seeing the animal up close. (Cash only) It’s a great
opportunity for photos!

1:45 p.m. - After you feed the giraffes, head to the black bear
exhibit for the next “Meet the Keeper” talk. You’ll learn everything
“Meet the Keeper” talk sponsored by Seminole Casino you’ve wanted to know about black bears and how to live with
Hotel. You’ll meet a zookeeper who cares for our famous them in the community.
resident, Uno, and our rising star, Athena. Both panthers
have incredible rescue stories.

11:15 a.m. – Head back up to the front of the Zoo for
the Seated Safari presentation in Safari Canyon, sponsored
by Naples Daily News. The Seated Safari is a chance for
you to see animals that aren’t on exhibit, like a serval, owl,
and skunk. It also gives you and your family a chance to sit
in the shade and relax for about 25 minutes!
12:00 p.m. – After the show, head to the Primate
Expedition Cruise, a favorite attraction for our guests
brought to you by the Florida Everblades! You’ll board
a boat for a 15 to 20 minute cruise around islands of
primates. You’ll see monkeys, lemurs, and apes! The boat
captain will narrate your tour with interesting facts about
the different species you see.

12:30 p.m. – After getting off the cruise, turn left for a
short walk to the zebra exhibit. A zookeeper will be there
at 12:30 for the zebra “Meet the Keeper” talk.

2:30 p.m. – The next Seated Safari show kicks off at 2:30 p.m. It
is a different show than the one in the morning, so you would see
different animals! Or if you’d like, you can use this time to walk
around the Zoo and see the exhibits you haven’t seen yet.

3:30 p.m. – To end your day on an exciting note, make sure to
watch the Alligator Bay Feeding, sponsored by Gator Country 101.9!
The reptile zookeepers will go onto the beach to hand-feed the
gators and show you how they’re trained. The keepers will also teach
you important facts about living with alligators and how they’re a
conservation success story.
With all these activities, it’s sure to be a fun and engaging time
for your family. Make sure to bring your own reusable water bottle
to hydrate as you walk around the Zoo, as well as snacks. Here’s
another tip: if you plan to visit the Zoo more than once this summer,
consider becoming a Naples Zoo Member! Your membership gets
you into the Zoo all year long to explore! You also get discounts for
Wynn’s Café, the gift shop, and education programs. Learn more at
napleszoo.org/member.

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