Big Joe the Storyteller

Join Big Joe and his puppet friends on a storytime adventure!

Included with general Zoo admission. No additional purchase or reservation is required for Zoo members. 

Discover the importance of wildlife conservation through Big Joe's engaging storytelling and boundless imagination. These interactive sessions promise fun for families and visitors of all ages. 

 Storytimes take place in the Tropical Forest Hippo Theater at the following times:

• 10:30  – 11:00 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Don’t go far! Enjoy a Mystery Animal Encounter in between storytimes! You'll meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild