Zoo Year's Eve at Audubon Zoo
December 31, 2017, 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
"The Pop Princesses,'' a royally-attired musical trio singing today's pop hits, will headline the annual Zoo Year's Eve countdown to noon at Audubon Zoo.
The Zoo Year's Eve celebration will feature a full schedule of activities from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Capital One Performance Pavilion and field, including live music, a dance party hosted by Super Star Events, games, prizes, and more.
"The Pop Princesses'' will take the stage at 11:30 a.m. and will lead guests in the traditional rendition of Auld Lange Syne at noon.
"Zoo Year's Eve at Audubon Zoo is a time-honored tradition for families to have a great time and ring in 2018 a little bit early,'' said Ron Forman, Audubon Nature Institute President and CEO.
Complimentary Zoo Year's Eve party hats and noisemakers will be available while supplies last. At high noon, revelers of all ages can partake of a soft drink courtesy of Pepsi for the countdown and toast.
Exhibitors, including PonyTales, Drama Kids NOLA, Nola Amusements, Discovery Toys, Health Choice-3, Travel Central Vacations, Legacy Innovative Solutions, Xplore Credit Union, We Rock the Spectrum, Spoil Me Too Kids Spa, Porta Puppet Players and Kids & Family New Orleans with/ Art From the Heart Face Painting will offer a variety of fun activities and games.
Sponsors for Zoo Year's Eve at Audubon Zoo are: Kids & Family New Orleans, Pepsico and SuperStars.
Zoo Year's Eve activities are included with membership or Zoo admission.
Capital One Performance Pavilion entertainment schedule
10:30 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. - Super Star Events present music, games and prizes
11:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.: "The Pop Princesses" take the stage to sing today’s pop hits
Noon: Countdown, toast and singing of Auld Lange Syne
12:05 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. "The Pop Princesses" return for more music and fun
12:30 p.m. - Zoo Year's Eve celebration ends
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Audubon Nature Institute operates a family of museums, parks and research facilities dedicated to celebrating the wonders of nature. Through innovative live animal exhibits, education programs, and scientific discovery, Audubon makes a meaningful contribution to preserving wildlife for the future. Audubon Nature Institute flagships include Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Entergy Giant Screen Theater, Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, Woldenberg Riverfront Park and Audubon Wilderness Park. Ron Forman is President and CEO of Audubon Nature Institute.