Wonder Gardens to host ‘Boo-tanical Evening’ Oct. 11
Wonder Gardens is hosting a “Boo-tanical Evening,’ a Halloween-themed event featuring family friendly activities on Saturday, Oct. 11.
The event will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will include fun decorations, photo opportunities, family games, face painting and animal enrichment. Certain activities may be subject to an additional fee.
As in previous years, Wonder Gardens will join zoos, animal-lovers and thoughtful consumers nationwide by choosing Halloween candy brands that support sustainable palm oil production and distribution.
“We are so excited for our ‘Boo-tanical’ event to return with fun decorations, family activities, animal enrichment and more,” said Kaitlyn Henry, director of living collections at the Wonder Gardens. “A main part of Wonder Gardens’ mission is conservation and education. A lot of candy contains palm oil, and some of the palm oil industry has caused a major crisis for rainforests and critically endangered species around the world.”
The ‘Boo-tanical Evening’ provides a unique opportunity for guests to visit in the evening to explore the lushly landscaped botanical gardens and interact with rescued, rehabilitated and non-releasable animals.
Costumes are optional but encouraged, and the event is free to Wonder Gardens members. Reciprocal memberships are not included for this special event. Regular admission is free for children under age 3, $12 for ages 3 to 12, $17 for ages 13-64 and $15 for ages 65+. Discounted admission is available to the military, first responders and teachers with proof of service. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, visit WonderGardens.org/.
About Wonder Gardens
The Wonder Gardens is a nonprofit zoological park and botanical garden established in 1936 in Bonita Springs that is dedicated to preserving and upgrading the best of the site’s history; caring for rescued, rehabilitated and non-releasable animals; growing its botanical beauty and delivering engaging education programs and events. For information, visit WonderGardens.org or call 239-992-2591.
