First and Third Fridays: Open Hours for Adults
7-9PM
Adults (18+) – $15 per person
Members always free
Our First Fridays series has become so popular, we’ve added a Third Friday to give more guests a chance to join the fun!
Enjoy a relaxed evening designed just for adults! These Open Hours offer the same amazing animals you’ll see throughout the month, but with more in-depth information and stories tailored for an adult audience.
No need to purchase in advance — admission is paid at the entrance. Members receive free entry.
February is Social is Social Species Month
Meet some of our most social animals: the kusimanse (dwarf mongoose), pancake tortoise, alpaca, and Patagonian mara.
Dwarf mongooses are tiny, highly social carnivores that live in cooperative groups, grooming one another, sharing burrows, and standing sentry to warn of predators.
Pancake tortoises may seem solitary, but their flattened shells let them squeeze into crevices for communal shelter; they’re calm and approachable, often seen basking together on sun-warmed rocks.
Alpacas are gentle herd animals prized for their curious, friendly nature and strong social bonds; they communicate with soft humming and rely on group cohesion for comfort.
Patagonian mara is large, long-legged rodent that forms monogamous pairs and live in social colonies, grazing together across open habitats and using communal burrows.
Each species showcases a different style of social life—cooperative teamwork, shared sheltering, herd companionship, and pair-bonded community—offering a fascinating glimpse into animal sociability.
