December 5, 2003
By Tammy O'Reilly
IF the children fancy a fun mix of pony rides, puppet shows, snake petting and bird watching, then the Johannesburg Zoo in Parktown has just the thing for them these holidays.
A 10-day holiday programme, designed not only to entertain but also to inform, will run from Tuesday 9 December to Friday 19 December. With full-day, half-day and overnight programmes to choose from, kids won't have an excuse to get bored this holiday.
The programme allows for interaction with animals, learning how to treat snakebites and fun stuff like puppet shows and ferry rides. Children will get the opportunity to look into animal bedrooms and find out what they think are tasty treats.
Adventurous seven to 14 year olds can find out why water is so important and get up close to some "crazy cats", while the three to six years olds will be introduced to the elephants and meet some animal babies.
Half-day programmes run from 9am to midday at a cost of R40. The full-day programme, which includes lunch, runs from 9am to 3pm at a cost of R90.
For those wanting to spot the zoo's nocturnal animals there is the overnight camp, a Zoo Night under Stars so Bright. This sleepover, on Monday 15 December, comes complete with a light supper and breakfast rusks. Kids need to be collected on Tuesday 16 December at 8.30am.
For more information contact Deona on 011646 2000 ext 263 or Martin-John on 011 646 2000 ext 358. Bookings are essential.
The holiday programme:
9 December
Farmyard Fun - Interested in farming with livestock or do you just love animals? Groom ponies, handle and feed the animals.
9am to 3pm
R90
7 to 14 years
10 December
Wet, Wet, Wet - What is green, lives under water and makes its own food? Come and investigate algae and find out why water is so important.
9am to noon
R40
7 to 14 years
11 December
Crazy Kitties - Cats are crazy, cats are quick, see them swim and what they eat. See a slide show and touch 'em bones. You better hurry before the lion groans.
9am to 3pm
R90
7 to 14 years
12 December
Elephants - Today is all about those with a tail in front as well as at the back. Come see a puppet show and drive on the ferry. Biscuits and drinks provided.
9am to 11am
R40
3 to 6 years
15 December to 16 December
A Zoo Night under Stars so Bright - Are you brave enough and courageous enough to sleep with the animals? Spend a night filled with animal fun and games at the zoo and also take a peep at the nocturnal animals and their habits.
A light supper will be provided, with rusks for breakfast the next morning. Please notify the zoo of any special needs, for example: vegetarian requirements or allergies.
Bring along a sleeping bag and pillow, mattress, knife, fork, plate, bowl, spoon, mug, cleaning rags, torch and warm clothes. Don't forget your toothbrush!
Noon to 8.30am
R150
10 to 14 years (only)
18 December
Venom or Poison? - Snakes can bite! So could you! Learn more about these amazing animals and find out how to treat a bite wound if bitten.
9am to noon
R40
7 to 14 years
19 December
Brave Babes - See a bird, touch a snake, meet a tortoise, and make one to take home. Biscuits and drinks provided. Afterwards enjoy a trip on the zoo ferry.
9am to 11am
R40
3 to 6 years
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