by Peggy Robin
ELEFEST at the NATIONAL ZOO: Friday, August 7 - Sunday, August 9
Visit the Zoo from Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, and enjoy a mix of free family-friendly activities and special ticketed programs, including:
National Zoo Elephant Day
Time: Saturday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Outside Elephant Community Center
Location: Outside Elephant Community Center
Learn more about Smithsonian's long-standing commitment to the care and conservation of Asian elephants.
- Meet the veterinarians who care for the health of our herd
- Chat with Keepers and Curators to learn about a 'Day in the Life' of an Elephant Keeper
- Discover just how much an elephant eats with insights from our nutritionists
- Write a personalized 'thank you note postcard' to share with the Elephant Keeper Care Team
Somapa Thai Dance Group
Time: Saturday, August 8, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Lion/Tiger Hill
Location: Lion/Tiger Hill
Experience traditional Thai dance performances celebrating Asian heritage.
Free and open to the public.
DC Public Library (DCPL) Book Truck & Elephant-Themed Story Times
Time: Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Visitor Center Auditorium & Lion/Tiger Hill
Location: Visitor Center Auditorium & Lion/Tiger Hill
The DC Public Library joins us with their book truck for special elephant-themed story times and activities for young readers at 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center. It's part of their Discover Summer initiative, an all-ages city-wide celebration of reading and learning. The DCPL book truck will be at Lion/Tiger Hill from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and open to all.
Chalk Riot
Time: Sunday, August 9, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Great Meadow
Location: Great Meadow
Chalk Riot turns streets into canvases for community expression, using ephemeral mediums and site-responsive practices. Partake in creating a colorful chalk mural that comes to life before your eyes. This family-friendly activity is free and open to the public.
Rhythmaya Dance Group
Time: Sunday, August 9, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Lion/Tiger Hill
Location: Lion/Tiger Hill
Enjoy a vibrant South Indian dance performance before joining in for a short interactive workshop. Free and open to the public.
Sorry, these events are sold out:
EleFest Happy Hour — Friday, Aug. 7 (SOLD OUT) 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (last entry 6 p.m.)
Location: Elephant Community Center Patio
Yoga With Elephants — Saturday, Aug. 8 & Sunday, Aug. 9 (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 Two sessions: 7 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. / 8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Location: Elephant Community Center
Flavorful Favorites
Throughout the month of August, discover special food and drink items across the Zoo. Enjoy an elephant cookie from Dolci Gelati, 'Linh Mai's Trunkful of Treats' mint chocolate chip ice cream from Dippin' Dots, or the 'Linh Mai Tai' cocktail (21+) from Vintage Views.
And if you can't make it in-person, donations help make the Zoo's work with Asian elephants possible.
Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20008
Visitor Services: 202-633-2614
Website: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/
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The "Get Out!" event of the week is posted on the Cleveland Park Listserv and on All Life Is Local on Thursdays.
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