This event is in the past.It took place on May 24, 2026 at John Ball Zoo.
Put your paws up for the new otter habitat opening. Keeper chats, otter facts, and entertainment make this a proper celebration of these slippery charmers.
Family-friendly
Keeper chats
New exhibit opening
Animal education
Tips
🦦"a lot of the staff puts their own sweat and tears into them"
🚡take the funicular to the top and walk down
🦛keep an eye out for baby Hugo the pygmy hippo
OtterPalooza
John Ball Park
Put your paws up for the new otter habitat opening. Keeper chats, otter facts, and entertainment make this a proper celebration of these slippery charmers.
Family-friendly
Keeper chats
New exhibit opening
Animal education
Tips
🦦"a lot of the staff puts their own sweat and tears into them"
🚡take the funicular to the top and walk down
🦛keep an eye out for baby Hugo the pygmy hippo
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