Family Jam at the LA Zoo, a new evening event for families featuring live music, dancing, zookeeper visits, food trucks and other family fun, takes place on Saturday, July 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
Themed “An Evening in Brazil,” the celebration is sponsored by the hit animated feature film RIO 2 and provides a rare opportunity for after-hours viewing of popular animal exhibits including the new “Rainforest of the Americas” as well as authentic Brazilian flavors and sounds to transport guests into an evening of fun.
Photo: Jamie Pham
The party features samba music and dancing by Brazilian Samba Angels as well as music by Close Encounters, a live karaoke band that invites Zoo guests to perform favorite songs karaoke-style accompanied by the band.
Brazilian fun and activities at the Zoo will include crafts for kids, an interactive photo booth, special prizes, giveaways and more. Costume characters help families dance the night away while they have fun on a themed educational scavenger hunt with “clues” to visit select areas throughout the Zoo to discover fun facts about animals, with special RIO 2 prizes given to those who complete the scavenger hunt.
Zookeeper talks and animal encounters throughout the evening are also included. As guests stroll the grounds to visit exhibits of endangered, rare and exotic animals in the Zoo collection, they’re offered a unique opportunity to see some of the Zoo’s animals at night, as many animals are more active during later hours.
Tickets for Family Jam at the L.A. Zoo are $19 for adults and $14 for children (under two enter for free); GLAZA member tickets are $16 for adults and $13 for children (two and older). To purchase tickets, visit www.lazoo.org/familyjam/.
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