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2008 Zoo Events
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change. Confirm event information by calling the
Dickerson Park Zoo Information Hotline, 417-864-1800.

Year of Frog

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August 26 • Animal Enrichment Tuesday
Zookeepers give animals enriching items for guests to view.

September 6 • McDonald's Dollar Day at the Zoo
$1 admission per person all day. Click here for more information.

October 21 • Members Only “Dress Rehearsal” for Halloween SPOOKTACULAR Preview event for current FOZ members. 6:30-9 p.m.

October 22-31 • 25th Annual Halloween SPOOKTACULAR
Evening Halloween themed event with lit decorations, scenes with familiar children's characters, candy treat stations staffed by costumed volunteers and hundreds of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns. Tickets are $4 at the gate. Discounted advance tickets available in mid-October. 6:30-9 p.m. each evening .

Event dates and times may change. Please confirm all information by visiting the
zoo's Web site, www.dickersonparkzoo.org, or by calling the zoo's information hotline, 417-864-1800.