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Qannik’s Beary Happy Holiday
December 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
FREE with admission or membership!
Join us this holiday season for a PAWsome NEW celebration: Qannik’s Beary Happy Holiday.
Throughout December, we’re transforming areas of your Zoo into a winter wonderland, complete with holiday-themed decorations and animal enrichment. Immerse yourself in the festive spirit and cure your cabin fever with an exciting month-long scavenger hunt — a perfect activity for the whole family. Participants who complete at least half of the game will be entered to win Zoo-themed prizes.
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus when they celebrate the season at your Zoo on December 16–17, spreading cheer from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Create warm memories while you watch Qannik and her animal friends through the Zoo enjoy three weekends of festive fun with special holiday enrichment on December 2 – 3, 9 – 10, and 16 – 17.
We can’t wait to celebrate a Beary Happy Holiday with you and your loved ones!
See below for enrichment schedule and scavenger hunt information.
Enrichment schedule
Activities are subject to change without notice due to weather or the needs of the animals.
Saturday, December 2
- 10 a.m. – Orangutan
- 10:30 a.m. – Maned Wolf
- 12:15 p.m. – Komodo Dragon
Sunday, December 3
- 10:30 a.m. – Gorilla
- 2 p.m. – Addax / Bongo
- 3 p.m. – Rhino
Saturday, December 9
- 10 a.m. – Orangutan
- 11 a.m. – Canada Lynx
- 11:15 a.m. – Grizzly Bear
- 11:30 a.m. – Puma
- 12:15 p.m. – Komodo Dragon
Sunday, December 10
- 10:30 a.m. – Gorilla
- 2 p.m. – Warthog
- 2:30 p.m. – Red Panda
- 3 p.m. – Rhino
Saturday, December 16
- 10 a.m. – Siamangs
- 11:15 a.m. – Polar Bear
- 12 p.m. – Amur Tiger
- 12 p.m. – Lion
- 12:15 p.m. – Komodo Dragon
- 12:30 p.m. – Snow Leopard
- 1:45 p.m. – Elephant
- 2:30 p.m. – Sumatran Tiger
- 3 p.m. – Meerkat
Sunday, December 17
- 10 a.m. – Orangutan
- 10:30 a.m. – Gorilla
- 11:15 a.m. – Polar Bear
- 2:30 p.m. – Red Panda
- 3:30 p.m. – Giraffe
JOIN OUR SCANVENGER HUNT: DEC. 1 – 31
Search for holiday-themed surprises around every corner and complete festive challenges to earn points in this mobile scavenger hunt game. Play for fun or compete to win PAWsome prizes like a Zoo membership, Zoo tickets, and more! FREE with Zoo admission.
How to Play
- Using your camera-enabled smartphone or tablet, download the free GooseChase app. (Download on App Store, Download on Google Play)
- Enter join code “45RJG3” and join the free game all December long.
- Find hidden holiday surprises and complete other fun challenges during your visit.
- Each correct answer will earn points. BONUS challenges will be available to be completed on weekends when additional festive fun is happening at the Zoo. Points may also be deducted for any wrong or inappropriate answers.
- Score 100 or more points to be entered to win a prize!
- Prize winners will be drawn at random at the conclusion of the event.
- Winners will be notified of their prize winnings on, or before, January 9, 2023.
Rules
- Do not cross any barriers when walking through our Winter Wonderland.
- Do not move or remove any items fromm your Zoo.
- Points will be awarded for each question, challenge, etc.
- Submissions will be monitored and points will be taken away for incorrect or inappropriate answers.
Prizes
- (1) Merry Membership Prize Pack: a full year of fun at your Louisville Zoo
- (1) Festive Four-Pack: including 4 Zoo tickets, 4 carousel tickets and more
- (1) Holidate Prize Pack: including 2 Zoo tickets and more
FREE with admission or membership!
Join us this holiday season for a PAWsome NEW celebration: Qannik’s Beary Happy Holiday.
Throughout December, we’re transforming areas of your Zoo into a winter wonderland, complete with holiday-themed decorations and animal enrichment. Immerse yourself in the festive spirit and cure your cabin fever with an exciting month-long scavenger hunt — a perfect activity for the whole family. Participants who complete at least half of the game will be entered to win Zoo-themed prizes.
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus when they celebrate the season at your Zoo on December 16–17, spreading cheer from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Create warm memories while you watch Qannik and her animal friends through the Zoo enjoy three weekends of festive fun with special holiday enrichment on December 2 – 3, 9 – 10, and 16 – 17.
We can’t wait to celebrate a Beary Happy Holiday with you and your loved ones!
See below for enrichment schedule and scavenger hunt information.
Enrichment schedule
Activities are subject to change without notice due to weather or the needs of the animals.
Saturday, December 2
- 10 a.m. – Orangutan
- 10:30 a.m. – Maned Wolf
- 12:15 p.m. – Komodo Dragon
Sunday, December 3
- 10:30 a.m. – Gorilla
- 2 p.m. – Addax / Bongo
- 3 p.m. – Rhino
Saturday, December 9
- 10 a.m. – Orangutan
- 11 a.m. – Canada Lynx
- 11:15 a.m. – Grizzly Bear
- 11:30 a.m. – Puma
- 12:15 p.m. – Komodo Dragon
Sunday, December 10
- 10:30 a.m. – Gorilla
- 2 p.m. – Warthog
- 2:30 p.m. – Red Panda
- 3 p.m. – Rhino
Saturday, December 16
- 10 a.m. – Siamangs
- 11:15 a.m. – Polar Bear
- 12 p.m. – Amur Tiger
- 12 p.m. – Lion
- 12:15 p.m. – Komodo Dragon
- 12:30 p.m. – Snow Leopard
- 1:45 p.m. – Elephant
- 2:30 p.m. – Sumatran Tiger
- 3 p.m. – Meerkat
Sunday, December 17
- 10 a.m. – Orangutan
- 10:30 a.m. – Gorilla
- 11:15 a.m. – Polar Bear
- 2:30 p.m. – Red Panda
- 3:30 p.m. – Giraffe
JOIN OUR SCANVENGER HUNT: DEC. 1 – 31
Search for holiday-themed surprises around every corner and complete festive challenges to earn points in this mobile scavenger hunt game. Play for fun or compete to win PAWsome prizes like a Zoo membership, Zoo tickets, and more! FREE with Zoo admission.
How to Play
- Using your camera-enabled smartphone or tablet, download the free GooseChase app. (Download on App Store, Download on Google Play)
- Enter join code “45RJG3” and join the free game all December long.
- Find hidden holiday surprises and complete other fun challenges during your visit.
- Each correct answer will earn points. BONUS challenges will be available to be completed on weekends when additional festive fun is happening at the Zoo. Points may also be deducted for any wrong or inappropriate answers.
- Score 100 or more points to be entered to win a prize!
- Prize winners will be drawn at random at the conclusion of the event.
- Winners will be notified of their prize winnings on, or before, January 9, 2023.
Rules
- Do not cross any barriers when walking through our Winter Wonderland.
- Do not move or remove any items fromm your Zoo.
- Points will be awarded for each question, challenge, etc.
- Submissions will be monitored and points will be taken away for incorrect or inappropriate answers.
Prizes
- (1) Merry Membership Prize Pack: a full year of fun at your Louisville Zoo
- (1) Festive Four-Pack: including 4 Zoo tickets, 4 carousel tickets and more
- (1) Holidate Prize Pack: including 2 Zoo tickets and more