{"id":216640,"date":"2026-04-02T21:59:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T21:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/216640\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T21:59:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T21:59:11","slug":"hippity-hop-adventure-at-central-florida-zoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/216640\/","title":{"rendered":"Hippity Hop Adventure at Central Florida Zoo"},"content":{"rendered":"

The family-friendly Hippity Hop Adventure at the Central Florida Zoo is this weekend.<\/p>\n

Hippity Hop Adventure will be held on Saturday, April 4th from 9am to 4pm. The Central Florida Zoo will stay open until 5pm, and last entry is at 4:15pm.<\/p>\n

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Guests can enjoy a full day of springtime fun around the Zoo, including:<\/p>\n

Photos with the Easter Bunny
\nMusic from Mr. Richard
\nZoo-wide scavenger hunt with prizes
\nTreat Trail with themed activity stations around the Zoo
\nCrafts, kids activities and face painting
\nDJ dance party on the splash pad
\nKeeper chats and animal experiences throughout the day<\/p>\n

Plus, new this year, guests will also be able to enjoy two new experiences:<\/p>\n

Plush Animal Vet Check:\u00a0Kids can bring their favorite plush animal or purchase one from the Zoo\u2019s gift shop to receive a pretend veterinary check-up. Participants will build a mini habitat carrier and take home an official adoption certificate. $5 donation per exam (This helps provide care for the Zoo animals). FREE plush for the first 30 participants courtesy of IKEA.
\nGolden Conservation Egg Draw:\u00a0Guests can support wildlife conservation with a donation for a chance to draw one of five Golden Conservation Eggs, each containing a special prize basket.<\/p>\n

The Central Florida Zoo\u2019s animal residents will also join in on the celebration with Easter-themed enrichment items in their habitats.<\/p>\n

All activities (except face painting and Plush Animal Vet Check \u2013 additional fee applies) are included in general Zoo admission. Children 2 and younger are free. General admission tickets can be purchased\u00a0online<\/a>. This event is not included in free admission for Annual Pass Holders, but a discounted rate of $5 per person named on the pass is available for this event.<\/p>\n

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