Books, Beasts, and Librarians Too!
$5 Admission - Library Day at the Chahinkapa Zoo
Tuesday, August 11
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Explore wild tales and animals—let your imagination soar at the Chahinkapa Zoo!
Join the Breckenridge Public Library and the Leach Public Library at the Chahinkapa Zoo for a day of fun, learning and adventure! This event is designed for kids ages 4-12 and is packed with exciting activities, from a lively storytime to an exciting animal scavenger hunt.
Activities:
- Free books for kids to take home
- Animal themed take-and-make crafts
- An engaging Storytime presented by a local librarian
- A story stroll along a zoo path
- Go on the prowl with a fun animal scavenger hunt
- Q&A with a zookeeper—learn all about your favorite animals!
Admission Info:
- Kids (ages 4–12) get in for just $5 with a library card (limit up to 4 kids per card)
- If you're already a zoo member, you'll receive a complimentary carousel ticket
- Adults pay standard zoo admission
- Event is limited to 150 total participants, so arrive early—space is first come, first served!
Come for the animals, stay for the stories, and leave with a new book and memories. It’s a day where adventure and imagination meet in the heart of the zoo!
A big thank you to the Friends of the Breckenridge Public Library and the Friends of the Leach Public Library for making this event possible!
AGE GROUP: | K-5th Graders (Ages 5-10) |
EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | Storytime | Story Stroll | Exhibits | Entertainment | Arts, Crafts and Hobbies |
Breckenridge Public Library
Join us to explore different themes with stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests and more! Storytime typically lasts for 45 minutes and is geared for children ages 3-6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun. This month our theme is turtles.