Start your morning on the wild side! Enjoy a sunrise breakfast on the South America Boardwalk, followed by a guided tour to two animal exhibits of your choosing. One group will tour our North America Animals and Hippos. While the other group tours our Spider Monkeys and Meerkats. Either choice will make for a fun way to start the day!   

Associated Business: John Ball Zoo

John Ball Zoo

Breakfast with the Animals

Wed, July 31, 2024
7:30am - 9:00am
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Start your morning on the wild side! Enjoy a sunrise breakfast on the South America Boardwalk, followed by a guided tour to two animal exhibits of your choosing. One group will tour our North America Animals and Hippos. While the other group tours our Spider Monkeys and Meerkats. Either choice will make for a fun way to start the day!   

Associated Business: John Ball Zoo

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