Brights Zoo

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Last entry is always 3:30

Activities while you're at the zoo:
Giraffe feeding station open daily. Adults: $21.95
Seniors: $19.95
Children 2-12: $14.95
Children 13-17 $17.95
Military with ID: $17.95

07/23/2024

Today, Tuesday, July 23rd the Update for the Daily Schedule is as follows…
**Open Monday - Saturday Day at 9:00 am and Sunday at 12:00pm (weather permitting)
9:30 am Daily Penguin feeding by the penguins keeper staff
**10:00 A very special very keeper chat and very special treat will be given to Mr. Snappy the Caiman. TOMORROW ONLY!!! Wednesday, July 24th Mr. Snappy is located inside the South American Building. Keeper Tom and staff will begin promptly at 10:00am.
**10:30 Giraffe Feeding for the public
**11:00 Keeper chat at the front of the zoo with the large tortoises.
**11:30 First Train ride of the day leaves out.
**12:00 First Bird Feeding for public
**12:05 Keeper chat with the smaller tortoises (located on the backside of penguin cove)
**12:30 Second Train ride leaves out
**1:00 Second Giraffe Feeding of the day for public
**1:35 Keeper Chat at the area behind Penguin cove building
** 2:00 Last train ride of the day takes off
**3:00 Last bird feeding of the day for public
**3:30 Afternoon Penguin Feeding by their Keeper staff
**3:30 Last Entry into the zoo for all guests
** 4:00 Last giraffe feeding of the day for public
**4:15 the gem mining and Oliver’s Sand Pit area is now closed
**4:30 the South America building and concessions is now closed
**4:45 Penguin cove is now closed
**5:00 Brights Zoo is Closed for the day
****Remember all these events are weather dependent *****
SPECIAL EVENTS
****SANTA IS COMING !!!!He heard about Christmas in July and wanted to check in and see how things were going… He also has some residents he wanted to check on to make sure they stay on the nice list 🎅🎅🎅Santa will be in Penguin Cove Friday, July 26th at 10:00 am and out and about in the zoo till about 1:00 pm…
MORE GREAT FUN WILL BE ADDED SOON …
***Back to school fundraiser will begin August 1st. Bring in any back to school item (example: crayons, pencils, etc.)

07/23/2024

Enrichment for DeBrazza monkeys today. Always fun to watch animals with new enrichment.

07/23/2024

Help us wish them a wonderful week for all their hard work and dedication 🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊

07/21/2024

This post is to help keep all the auction items under 1 post. This is for Kipekee and Obi first birthday to raise funds for giraffe conservation.

07/20/2024

Todays online and silent auction additions in honor of Kipekee and Obi’s 1st Birthday Celebration are as follows
Item 38 sweet size medium spaghetti strapped giraffe image jn the fro t dress, Gary the giraffe Squishmallow pillow, and “the giraffe who found their sports book “.
Item 39 Is a size 6 Alligator set of two shirts, one shorts and one pants, with two stuff pushes and a block alligator building set and alligator book
Item 40 Super capybara plush, capybara fact book, Encanto story book and two Encanto play sets
Remember auction ends July 31st at 3pm. Winners must pickup or pay for shipping. Funds raised will be sent to the giraffe conservation in honor of kipekee and Obi

07/20/2024

John Jenco from WJHL was todays judge of the car show 🚗🛻🚘 Some absolutely beautiful cars came out and braved the rain 🎊🎊🎊

07/20/2024

Brights Zoo car show, vendor fair and food truck extravaganza is getting setup and happening TODAY !!! come on out 🎊🎊🎊we have 1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash prize packs for the cars and fan favorite prize pack for anyone who is here to vote on !!!! Don’t let the drizzle keep you in come have some fun just around the bend 🎊🎊🎊🎊All entry fees will go to giraffe conservation for the big month of July Kipekee and Obi’s First Birthday🎊🎊🎊 Celebration
We would like to say thank you to Ole quacomole, El Charolais on the Bristol highway and the Black Olive for major contributions to the prize packages 🎊🎊🎊

07/19/2024

Tomorrow is Brights Zoo’s First Car Show, Vendor Fair and Food Trucks will be here also…. COME OUT and help us decide the Fan Favorite. See who will receive the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies with cash prize packs…. All entry fees will go into our big July fundraiser in honor of Kipekee and Obi the giraffes 1st Birthday celebration🎊🎊🎊ALL THIS FUN tomorrow starts at 10am in parking lot 3. Remember all cars must be in and registered by 10am for judging purposes.

07/18/2024

DONT FORGET 🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊Come out to Brights Zoo Saturday, July 20th 10 to 4 for the first Car Show 🚘🛻🚗 We will have local vendors and food trucks all set up for your viewing in parking lot #3 … 1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash and prizes for the cars and for those that attend you can also place your vote for the fan favorite🎊🎊🎊🎊To enter go to www.brightszoo.com and click on events, then click on car show.
🦒🦒🦒🦒🦒🦒🦒🦒🦒All fees taken in from this great event will go to giraffe conservation.

07/18/2024

Kipekee and Obi’s first birthday celebration auction has the coolest item to add today making that
item #37 Ringed tailed lemur lovers will go crazy for this package a wooden art piece by a local artist, matted and framed photo art of Brights zoo lemurs and a brights zoo lemur magnet .
Remember auction ends on July 31st which is kipekee and Obi’s big birthday celebration at 3pm. All funds will go to giraffe conservation in kipekee and Obi’s honor. Winners are responsible for pickup or shipping. Thank you to all 🎊🎊🎊

07/17/2024

Additions to the auction going up now !!!! The silent and online auction to celebrate kipekee and Obi’s First Birthday are growing 🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊
Item 34 a ever so cute giraffe salt and pepper shaker with shakers included
Item 35 A bundle of baby love for the expecting giraffe lover
Item 36 wooden giraffe toy set… puzzles and trains oh my!!!
Remember the auction ends July 31st at 3pm. Winners must pickup or must pay shipping. Click on picture of the item you like and bid on the comments🎊🎊🎊🎊All funds raised will be sent to giraffe conservation in honor of kipekee and Obi 🎊🎊🎊🎊

07/16/2024

Happy World Snake Day to all of our gorgeous slithering friends 🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍Remember keep guessing how big Mister Cuddles is here I. The comments …. This ends Friday, July 19th ♥️

07/15/2024

Come out to Brights Zoo Saturday, July 20th 10 to 4 for the first Car Show 🚘🛻🚗 We will have local vendors and food trucks all set up for your viewing in parking lot #3 … 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for the cars and for those that attend you can also place your vote for the fan favorite🎊🎊🎊🎊To enter go to www.brightszoo.com and click on events, then click on car show.
Many thanks to Ole Guacamole Restaraunt, El Charolais Northside Location Restaurant, and the Black Olive for additions to prize packages🎊🎊🎊

07/15/2024

Post of Upcoming Events:
***CHRISTMAS IN JULY is still happening in Penguin Cove and this week penguin feedings will occur 9:30 and 3:30. Kepler Chat this week at 10:00 am will be with the Snakes 🐍🐍🐍 Tomorrow come find out exactly how long Mr. Cuddles is… comment below how long you think Mister Cuddles is and the correct answer will receive a zoo prize pack.
***July 27th SANTA IS making a swing by 10:00 am to 1:00 pm to make sure we are all good before he heads back to check on the North Pole.
***Rosie the Capybara will be the 11:00 a keeper chat.
***JULY 20th Brights Zoo 1st Car Show, Parking lot 3 entry fee 10.00 for car entries 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes and fan favorite winner many thanks to Ole Guacamole for prize packs ... vendor fair and food trucks will be here message us for setting up….
Online and Silent Auction continues through July 31st…. All auction items are gonna soon to be in their own space at the top of the page for easy viewing… All funds raised will be sent to Giraffe Conservation
***Daily Giraffe Feedings 10:30, 1:00 and 4:00
***Daily Bird Feedings 12:00 and 3:00
***Goat area open until 4:30
***Sand pit area Closes at 4:15
***Gem mining area closes at 4:15
***South America Building closes at 4:30
***Penguin Cove Building Closes at 4:45
The park closes promptly at 5:00 pm

07/14/2024

Today we have two very cute items to add to our celebration auction in honor of kipekee and Obi’s 1st Birthday🎊🎊🎊
Item 31… Size 2/3 short set with the giraffe image and ruffles on the bottom of the shorts …
Item 32… Penguin package with small stuff plush, mood penguin necklace, penguin Tshirt, pocket penguin fidget spinner and a animal planet penguin book
Remember auction ends July 31st at 3pm … winners must pickup or pay for shipping … All funds raised will go to giraffe conservation in honor of Kipekee and Obi 🎊🎊🎊🎊

07/13/2024

Today we are adding four amazing items to the auction to celebrate Kipekee and Obi’s 1st Birthday Celebration🎊🎊🎊🎊Remember click on the image and place bid in the comment. This auction ends July 31st at 3pm and all funds raised will be sent to giraffe conservation in honor of Kipekee and Obi 🎊🎊🎊🎊winners must pickup or pay shipping for items.
Item 28 National Geographic with Kipekee article and a magnetic postcard of Kipekee and her mom.
item 29 AMAZING hat from Burning the Brim by Jen … Great quality ….
Item 30 gold medal picture frame in 4x6 size with giraffe on side . Giraffe with baby in gold medal box ..
Item 31 Coloring pencils, handmade coloring pencil holder, giraffe coloring book, amazing animal book, DIY building giraffe block set and a awesome pink flamingo drinking cup

07/11/2024

Todays addition to the auction for the Kipekee and Obi’s Turning One Celebration are :::
ITEM 27 top with matching pants in size 6/9 months with adorable matching sunglasses
ITEM 25 size 3T cotton button up safari short with matching elastic shorts and the ever so distinguishing hat and a lovely pair of sun glasses
Item #26 40oz Purple Stanley H2O Tumbler with giraffe topper
Remember auction ends at 3pm on July 31st. Winners are responsible for pickup or for shipping. All fund raised will be sent to giraffe conservation to help giraffes all over the world♥️♥️♥️♥️

07/11/2024

The tower enjoying some browse enrichment today.

07/10/2024

Todays awesome auction additions to the Kipekee and Obi’s turning 1 celebration are :
A glass photo paperweight of the beautiful girl herself, Kipekee
A hand carved wooden giraffe from Zambia donated to the auction by one of Brights Zoos Season Passholder Families ..
A 35 x 70 quick dry beach towel gorgeous colors with the cutest image …
Remember the auction will go until July 31st and end promptly at. 3:00. Winners are responsible for pickup or paying for shipping. All funds raised will be sent to giraffe conservation to help giraffes all over the world♥️♥️♥️♥️in honor of Kipekee and Obi

07/09/2024

List of events coming soon: July 8th - July 14th Christmas in July continues throughout Penguin Cove Building. 9:30 Keeper penguin feeding, 10:00 Keeper chat with the Fennec Fox, 3:30 keeper penguin feeding more fun coming 🎅🐧🎅🐧🎅🎅
***Keeper chat at the observation deck Mon - Sat. 11:00 am with the capybara Rosie (weather permitting ) …
***Train rides 11:30, 12:30 and 2:00 each day…accept Sunday train rides offered 12:30 and 2:00. ( weather permitting)
***Special penguin painting and penguin birthday party 🎊🎊🎊coming soon check back for date and time if you want to be there…. Also a very special …Announcement coming for the penguins 🎊🎊🎊
Events coming at the South America Building ….
***Mister Cuddles will be coming out for everyone to see what he is measuring at this year … Who can guess how big he is now ?????(date to be announced)
****Mister Snappy the Caiman will be receiving a special treat for everyone to watch..( date to be announced)
***JULY 20th BRIGHTS ZOOS 1ST CAR SHOW WITH VENDORS AND FOOD TRUCKS LOCATED IN PARKING LOT 3 🎊🎊🎊🎊
***July 31st Kipekee and Obi’s 1st Birthday Celebration🎊🎂🎊🎂🎊
***Remember the auction is on going until 3pm, July 31st to raise money for giraffes all over the world in honor of kipekke and Obi’s 1st birthday
***giraffe feedings, bird feedings, and the goat area open unless weather has occurred please call ahead if weather is forecasted.

07/07/2024

Today is July 7th and we are adding three items to the Kipekee and Obi are turning ONE celebration auction. We are celebrating big time and raising money for giraffes everywhere ♥️♥️♥️. You want to bid just look through all the items on the posts and click the image you like. Then on the comments place your bid. Remember winners must pickup or pay shipping. ALL ITEMS FROM LAST MONTHS AUCTION IN HONOR OF MISTER ALF MUST BE PAID AND FINALIZED BY JuLY 10th ….You can also bid in person. This auction for Kipekee and Obi ends on July 31st at 3:00 pm.
Today’s additions will begin with a fun splash around water time fun swimming trunks with zebra print size 12/18 months, carters water hat , beach towel, beach ball, shark goggles for children, croc shoes size child 4/5 , also child sunglasses, and brights zoo sunblock with bug spray combo.
The next item size X-Large white shirt dry for material with mom and baby image …
Last item a great white nice and cool short set with button up shirt and elastic shorts size 5 with of course giraffes all over :) Have a wonderful Sunday everyone ♥️♥️♥️

07/06/2024

Today’s additions 7/5/2024 to Kipekees and Obi’s First Birthday Celebration, are Item gorgeous Hand painted canvas by C. Maclaney local artist, Item medium adult shirt and sock set, Item Lego 3in1 creator Giraffe , Item Giraffe baby basket set , item Giraffe size 4 sweater and skirt set with matching bow, Item mouse pad photo of Kipekee and Obi, and last a 81 piece jigsaw puzzle of Kipekee herself … Remember click photo make bid in comment. Auction ends 3pm on July 31st for the birthday celebration. All funds raised goes to giraffe conservation to help giraffes all over the world. Winners are responsible for pickup or shipping … have a fantastic Friday 🎊🎊🎊🎊

07/04/2024

Happy Happy 4th of July 🎊🎊🎊🎊todays additions to Kipekee and Obi’s First Birthday Celebration are Item #6 two sets of Legos 3in 1 creators, Item # 10 Giraffe socks, Giraffe straw topper, Giraffe Lanyard, Giraffe Hat, Giraffe Reusable and Item # 11 Size 5/6 tank top short set Item. 🎊🎊🎊🎊 Remember click the image and place your bid in the comment. Winners will be contacted after the auction ends July 31st after 3pm. Winners will be responsible for pickup or shipping 🎊🎊🎊🎊All funds that are raised will go to giraffe conservation in honor of Kipekees and Obi’s name.

07/04/2024

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July everyone 🎊🎊🎊🎊

07/03/2024

Today Keeper Tom had a awesome keeper chat with Rosie the senior Capybara… Everyone learned some fun new facts and were able to get some great up close pictures and peeks of Rosie enjoying some crunchy veggies . She is the most gorgeous Capybara ❤️❤️❤️

07/03/2024

Todays additions to Kipekee and Obis turning One celebration auction are Item #7 Fantastic Flamingos,item # 8 beautiful wooden giraffe earrings and item # 9 a cuter then cute giraffe short set size 2-3 🎊🎊🎊🎊remember click on image to bid and winners can pick up or pay shipping… Have a wonderful day 🎊🎊🎊🎊🎂🎂🎂🎂

07/02/2024

Kipekee and Obi are turning 1 really soon so we are celebrating raising funds for giraffe conservation and more fun to come… The auction started yesterday with only 5 items unveiled for bids…. This auction ends July 31st and we will post the grand totally of the June and July that will be sent to giraffe conservation 🎊🎊🎊More coming soon!!! Please feel
Free to take a look and if you few like bidding comment under the item … remember you will also be responsible for pickup or shipping 🎊🎊🎊🎊🎂🎂🎂

07/01/2024

It’s Christmas in July in the Penguin Cove building…. Today we will have a 9:30 penguin feeding by the penguin keepers, 10:00 otter keeper chat, followed by another penguin feeding at 3:30 this afternoon 🎅🎅🎅🎅 Lots more fun coming this month for Penguin cove keep checking back 🐧🐧🐧

06/29/2024

We are open today. Come out and see some amazing animals and enjoy some great ice cream with I Scream Ice Cream

06/24/2024

The auction has now ended THANK YOU to everyone 🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊from Alf and all the staff here at Brights Zoo

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Enrichment for DeBrazza monkeys today. Always fun to watch animals with new enrichment.

The tower enjoying some browse enrichment today.

More vendors on this beautiful sun shine filled day ♥️Come out and shop small business🎊🎊🎊

It’s a super Saturday and we have vendors🎊🎊🎊Come shop small business ♥️

It is now day 2 of the silent auction to celebrate our wonderful Alf’s upcoming birthday 🎊🎊🎊🎊new items have been added 😳😳😳

It’s the first day of the silent auction for the super superior seventh birthday of Alf 🎊🎊🎊🎊Items will be added through the days leading up to June 24th and the silent auction will end then at 3pm. All funds raised will go to giraffe conservation in honor of our super superior Alf 🎊🎊🎊🎊

That morning wake up alarm that gets you out of bed 😁Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone♥️

While having a little breakfast Wayne was thinking how great it would be to see you at the zoo🎊🎊🎊♥️♥️The zoo opens at 10am today with last entry for all guests at 3:30 and the parking closing at 5:00😊Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone .video credit : Keeper Anna

Stark has some Breaking news!!!! He couldn’t wait to let everyone know ♥️♥️ If you book a penguin encounter for 2 or more people from March 2nd - March 6th - receive $10 off your first adult general admission. This must be booked online at www.brightszoo.com. Online reservation will be accepted only for this special. Please keep in mind these spots are limited to a total of 10 people per day. To book your encounter visit https://brightszoo.com/penguin-encounter/ and choose buy now. When you check in that day we will take the $10 off one of your adult tickets. Video Credit : Keeper Shania

Oh that’s right Mister Wayne is really working his magic to get your votes♥️♥️♥️♥️Who will be 2024 Mister and Miss Valentine ?

We want to say thank you again to all that donated their Christmas trees🎄🎄🎄We received way over 300 trees which exceeded our intake but the animals are so enjoying them. We hope to keep posting so you can see all the fun ♥️♥️Have a wonderful Friday everyone and stay warm♥️video credit:Keeper Tara

It’s a brand New Year and we know everyone makes the resolution to eating better …..The residents wanted to help out and support all those eating better resolutions with their own videos. Todays video really shows the enjoyment in eating an apple … Here is to enjoying healthy snacks ♥️♥️♥️Have a wonderful Thursday everyone.

Thankful Tuesday here at the zoo and we want to thank everyone who has donated their Christmas tree from this season🎄🎄🎄the residents here are enjoying them to the most !!!! Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone ♥️

Happy New Years Day !!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉Go head first into this new year doing all that you love ♥️♥️♥️Have a wonderful day 🎉🎊🎉🎊🎊🎉🎊video credit : keeper Derrick

Have a wonderful Sunday everyone and enjoy all that makes you happy !!! So many thanks for the wonderful wonderful Christmas trees🎄🎄🎄Be safe this New Year’s Eve and here’s to a wish for a wonderful and happy New Year!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Here is to a Saturday full of relaxing fun, staying warm and enjoying family!!!! We again want to say, Thank you to everyone for their discarded Christmas Trees🎄🎄🎄🎄The residents are enjoying them so much ♥️♥️♥️video credit: keeper tara