What's New at the LV Zoo? August Events for Kids, Big & Little.

I'm just going to say ... I love the Lehigh Valley Zoo! While it's not the largest, most exotic zoo, it's local, enjoyable and offers a great way for my kids to explore, learn and play (i.e. burn off some energy). For the first time this year, we purchased the family pass. The annual pass is $99 and is good for one year from purchase. It basically pays for itself after three visits for a family of four.

AUGUST EVENTS AT THE LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO

• August 2nd: The Lehigh Valley Business Group (LVBG) is sponsoring a free night at the zoo from 5 - 9 p.m. While there is no entrance fee, families are asked to register ahead of time and bring their free tickets.  

• August 3rd: Nocturnal Family Safari for families (kids must be 4+) from 5:30 p.m. - 9 a.m. Hike, eat and SLEEP with zoo animals! This sounds like a really great program; price starts at $30 for zoo members. Pre-registration required by calling 610.799.4171, ext. 238, 228 or 227.

•  August 5th - 9th: Summer Camps at Zoo for ages 11 - 14. Explorer camps is from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and offers a wide range of educational and fun-filled activities. Registration required and camp starts at $240 for zoo members.

• August 15th: Summer Twilight at the Zoo from 4 - 8 p.m. with $1.00 hot dogs. 

• August 18th: Fifth Annual Run Wild for Wildlife Conservation, 10K, 5K and 1-mile family smart fun walk. Register via active.com. 

• August 24th: If you like margaritas, cheesburgers (in paradise) and Jimmy Buffett, this event at the Zoo maybe for you. Zoo in Paradise opens at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are available for $15.

DAILY ANIMAL FEEDINGS AT THE ZOO

If you're little ones like watching the animals, then feeding times will be a great experience for them to see. The penguins get their "fish on" every day at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., the the mongoose lemur eats a 1 p.m.   At noon on August 7, 17, 18 and 31 the alligator will be fed and the cute, lovable otter will get his (or her?) grub on at 12 p.m. on August 10, 11, 21 and 25.

For more information on what's going on at the Lehigh Valley Zoo in August or to register for any special events, visit www.lvzoo.org.