October 24 – 25
Animal mysteries and Halloween costumes
What can an animal track tell you? Who comes alive after dark? Can you recognise the zoo’s residents by their calls?
24Saturday 24 October
Costume day — come as an animal, a witch or your favourite spooky character.
Afternoon costume parade and competition for the most imaginative children’s and family costumes.
Animal detectives — identify tracks, sounds and other animal mysteries.
Pumpkin carving and another round of the birdhouse and insect hotel building competition.
25Sunday 25 October
Secrets of nocturnal animals — keeper talks about life after dark.
Family detective game with a junior animal detective certificate.
Make autumn greeting cards and decorations.
Awards for the weekend’s creations and the continuing exhibition of competition birdhouses and insect hotels.