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Festival De Animales 2022
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Finish off Fiesta strong!

We’re celebrating the animals and culture of Latin America in this two-day event. This event highlights the animals native to South and Central America, as well as our conservation efforts in these areas. Festival de Animales is included with zoo Standard Admission and FREE for Members. 

Schedule of Events:

10:00 a.m. – Shoebox Parade (Featuring the Will Smith Zoo School)
10:30 a.m. – Animal Chats – Jaguar
11:30 a.m. – Loteria @ Memes Pavilion
12:00 p.m. – Animal Chats – Hawk-Headed Parrot
1:00 p.m. – Shoebox Parade (Featuring the Zoo’s Education Team)
1:15 p.m. – Animal Chats – Howler/Capuchins
2:30 p.m. – Loteria @ Memes Pavilion
2:30 p.m. – Animal Chats – King Vultures/Toucan
4:00 p.m. – Shoebox Parade – Open to the Public
4:30 p.m. – Shoe Box Float Contest

Be on the look out for Mariachis, Live Music, and dancers throughout the zoo!

*Events and schedule are subject to change

April 9 & 10

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Included with zoo single day tickets. FREE for Members.

Two-day event celebrating Latin America.

Includes: Animal presentations by zoological professionals, Latin inspired cuisine and entertainment, traditional Latin décor around the zoo.

Food and Beverages

  • Chicken on a Stick
  • Corn in a Cup
  • A Walking Taco
  • Margaritas
  • Mangonadas
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Shoebox Parade

Have you always wanted to be a part of a Fiesta Parade? San Antonio Zoo is hosting a Shoebox Parade open to all guests starting at 4:00 p.m. during our official Fiesta event Festival de Animales. After the parade (at 4:30 p.m.) guests can take part in a shoebox float contest to enter in a chance to win one of the official zoo medals. So get your parade wave ready and join us at San Antonio Zoo!

 

Restrictions:

No Straws

No Balloons

No loose Confetti or Glitter

No Loud Noisemakers

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