SOURCE: The Smithsonian’s National Zoo
WHAT: Easter Monday
WHEN: Monday, April 17, 2017 from 10 AM to 2 PM EDT
WHERE: Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008
Easter Monday
A Washington Family Tradition
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating Easter Monday on April 17! Throughout the day, the Zoo will offer family-focused activities, from an Easter egg hunt with prizes to field games, special animal demonstrations and live entertainment. And don’t miss a chance to meet Easter Panda!
Visitors, please note that due to increased visitation during spring break, April 7 to 23, security screening measures will be implemented at all Zoo entry points. Screening prior to entry includes but is not limited to all bags, backpacks, personal items and strollers. Visitors who exit the Zoo must participate in security screening before re-entry is permitted. Zoo entry wait times are possible during the spring break period. Thank you in advance for your patience, cooperation and assistance in keeping everyone safe.
Event Details
Animal Demonstration Schedule
Event Details
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
Easter Egg Hunt
Field Games
Entertainment
Meet Easter Panda
Performance and meet-and-greet with Dezmo and the L-Squad
Additional musical entertainment
Education Booths
Big Killers Come in Small Packages | Play a mystery match game, check out virus and DNA models, and learn about the work being done at the National Elephant Herpesvirus Laboratory to help protect elephants.
National Air and Space Museum Explainers Program | Discover the surprising similarities between birds and aircraft.
Butterfly Gardening | Learn about butterfly gardening and make some crafts, too!
Wildlife Endocrinology | Meet staff from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Endocrine Research Lab, participate in interactive activities and learn how wildlife endocrinology helps save endangered species through improved breeding, health and well-being.
Wildlife Health Sciences | Learn about the role of veterinarians and veterinary technicians at the Zoo, and take a look at the materials and equipment needed to conduct examinations on various species throughout the park.
Smithsonian’s Office of Facilities Management and Reliability | Meet staff from the Zoo’s Carpenter, Paint, Plumbing, Metal, Electric and Fire Shops, as well as the Systems Engineering Division. Learn about the tools of each trade and some of the projects staff have worked on here at the Zoo. Watch an electricity demonstration from the Electric Shop, and explore a tabletop model of surface water pollution from the Systems Engineering Division.
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/events/easter-monday