COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (May 29, 2023) — As we celebrate the longest day of the year on World Giraffe Day, enjoy a tall order of breakfast, then go on a tour to meet our tall boy Kenya at the Giraffe barn. Find out how zookeepers care for this endangered species as we work to stave off what is being considered a “silent extinction.” It’s time to make some noise to help protect this lofty animal.

Child (age 2 and under) = Free

Member — Child (age 3-12) = $20

Non-Member — Child (age 3-12) = $25

Member — Adult = $30

Non-Member — Adult = $35

Breakfast will be served in the Discovery Center Gallery. After everyone is finished eating, Conservation Educators will lead the group on a walking tour to meet the Giraffe keepers and Kenya the Reticulated Giraffe.

Breakfast does not include entry to the Zoo so you will need to purchase tickets separately or use your membership for entry.

Be sure to join us after breakfast in the Zoo for World Giraffe Day activities on the festival lawn for fun with the whole family!

Registration ends Monday, June 12, 9AM.

Breakfast with the Giraffe

Saturday, June 24, 8:30-10AM

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