FRIDAY MARCH 29, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM SATURDAY MARCH 30, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM   In the spirit of the Spring Season, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is ready to create some EGGstreme fun this year. This two-day event will feature the following exciting attractions:   TREAT STATIONS Get your young ones to hop around the Zoo to our numerous stations for springtime treats presented by the following community partners: - A Kid Again - Bartelt Dancers - The Basement Guys - Bath Fitter - Capital City Daylighting - The Columbus Dispatch - Cultured Kids Club - EverDry Waterproofing - Friends of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - G + J Pepsi-Cola - Galaxy Golf & Games - Geneva Hills - GFS Marketplace - Gutter Helmet Systems - Hines Little Smiles - Integrity Gymnastics and Cheerleading - Kidslinked - Mary Kay Cosmetics - MathWizard - Nexus Academy of Columbus - Nummie Tummies - Ohio Caverns - Origami Owl Independent Designer - petco - Recreations Outlet - Smoky Row Children's Center - Tupperware - Tutor Doctor of Delaware and Powell - UFCW Local 1059  ***special thanks to kidslinked for helping us recruit some of our treat stations.   AQUA-BUNNY!  Here comes Peter Cottontail Swimming down the coral trail. Watch as our version of this famous hare takes to the 100,000 gallons of water in Discovery Reef and gives the fishes some springtime treats! The Bunny Dive Times: Friday: 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.   PHOTOS WITH THE BUNNY Take time during the event to get your photo taken with the Bunny. The prices vary based on what is selected. Photo opportunity is located around the Conservation Lake.   - 4 Wallet Photos -  $12.99 plus tax - Package (One 5x7, One 3.5x5 & Two Wallet Photos) - $19.99 plus tax - E-Photos - $5.00 in addition to any purchase   EGG HUNT FOR OUR ANIMALS Watch as our animals join in the fun during this event and search, interact, eat, squash or just stare at colored eggs (or the equivalent) in this animal enrichment activity. Friday: 5:30pm – 7:30pm 5:30         Komodo Dragon                        Australia and the Islands 5:30         Manatees                                  Aquarium and Shores 6:00         Gorillas                                      Expedition Congo 7:30         Brown Bears                            North America Saturday: 10am – 4pm 10:30       Leopard                                   Expedition Congo 11:00       Prevost Squirrel/Bettong        Australia and the Islands 11:00       Tree Kangaroo                       Australia and the Islands 11:00       Tiger Quoll                              Australia and the Islands 11:00       Elephants                               Asia Quest 12:00      Mandrills                                  Expedition Congo 12:00      Bobcats                                  North America 1:00        Brown Bears                          North America 1:00        Polar Bears                            North America 1:30        Grizzly Bear                           North America 1:30        Gorillas                                   Expedition Congo 2:00        My Barn                                  North America 2:00       Gibbons                                   Australia and the Islands 2:00       Siamangs                                Australia and the Islands 2:00       Bonobos                                  Expedition Congo  2:00       Reptiles                                   Aquarium and Shores 2:00       Manatees                                Aquarium and Shores 2:30      Sunbears                                 Asia Quest 3:00      Mexican Beaded Lizard           Aquarium and Shores      NEW! CHARACTER AMBASSADOR ROLLING CELEBRATION presented by Donatos Polly Polar Bear, Manny Manatee and the rest of the Zoo's Character Ambassadors presented by Donatos will board this musical train and roll thtough the Zoo. During this event, be sure to listen for all the bells, whistles and music and then make way for some fun with all your favorite Character Ambassadors! Be sure to pick up an event guide that contains the route of this rolling celebration. *This attraction is weather dependent. Rolling Celebration Times: Friday: 5:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.   NEW! BUNNY BONANZA at the Conservation Courtyard Bunnies, bunnies everywhere! Hop on over to Conservation Courtyard and say "hi" to your favorite Bunny Characters! The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomes: Bugs Bunny The Energizer Bunny Miffy the Bunny The Nesquik Bunny Paulette from Build-A-Bear The Trix Rabbit  along with a few of your favorite Character Ambassadors presented by Donatos.  Don't forget your camera! *This attraction is weather dependent. Meet and Greet Times: Friday: 4:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m., 11:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.   EGGCELLENT DINO EGG SEEK-N-FIND presented by petco Memorial Day week-end is the opening of the NEW Dinosaur Island at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. While collecting these dinos, Jungle Jack seemed to have misplaced some rather large eggs throughout the Zoo. Stroll though the Zoo and gather information on this new attraction for the summer of 2013 to have a chance to win some EGGcellent prizes from the Columbus Zoo, Zoombezi Bay, Safari Golf Club and the Wilds. *winners will be contacted by our events staff no later than 2 weeks following the event. Stop by Guest relations at the entrance and pick up your seek-n-find form.     ACTIVITY ZONE presented by Integrity Gymnastics Don't miss these FREE fun filled kids' games and activities in the Aquarium and Shores Region of the Zoo including: - Recreations Outlet Activities - Dual Lane Obstacle Course - Kiddie Castle Jump House Inflatable - Animals from the Ohio WildlifeCenter - Studio J's Interactive Fun and more!   ANIMAL SHOW Stop by the Animals on Safari Stage and get a chance to see and hear about the animals that typically travel with Jungle Jack Hanna. This is presented by our Animal Programs Team. Show Times: Friday: 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.   MY HOUSE AT HABITAT HOLLOW Stop by the house in our North America region and learn about everything from eggs to paws to claws!   SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS This event marks the springtime opening of many of our guest experience attractions such as: - Stingray Bay in Jungle Jack's Landing* - My Barn at Habitat Hollow - Pony Ride at Habitat Hollow* - Bob Evans Train Ride* - Touch pool in Discovery Reef - Reptile Keeper Lab - 1914 Mangles-Illions Carousel - Kangaroo Walkabout in Australia and the Islands All attractions are dependent upon health, weather and mechanical conditions *attractions may require a minimal fee    AND MORE!    *Times and attractions are subject to change without notice