Qannik, the Louisville Zoo’s gentle giant polar bear, is “hosting“ Qanniks Beary Happy Holiday. During this event happening the first three weekends of December the Zoo will transform itself into a winter wonderland with holiday-themed activities and animal experiences. The gift shop will also host a Letters to Santa station.
Saturday, Dec. 16, and Sunday, Dec. 17, Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit guests of the Zoo; their diligent workers, the holiday elves, will bring special sweet treats that will be available for purchase. These will include smores, hot chocolate, and cookies that can be decorated.
Guests of the Zoo can participate in a month-long scavenger hunt. Those who complete at least half of the scavenger hunt will be entered into a drawing for zoo-themed prizes.
Admission to Qanniks Beary Happy Holiday is included in Zoo admission and memberships. For a detailed schedule of animal enrichment activities planned for our beloved animals and more, visit louisvillezoo.org/bearyhappy.
Activities are subject to change without notice due to weather or the needs of the animals.
Additionally, the zoo is celebrating its Wild Winter Days with Kroger through Feb. 29. The Wild Winter Days offer discounted Zoo admissions and a chance for patrons to donate to the Dare to Care Food Bank, which helps food-insecure families throughout our area.
If guests bring at least one non-perishable food item, they may purchase discounted Zoo passes for $10/adult and $7 per child or senior. For each admission, a quarter will be donated to support the Zoos direct conservation efforts.
All that said, can we get a collective awww for the really adorable photo the Zoo sent with the announcement?
This article appears in November 21, 2023.
