If you can't get tickets for the White House Easter Egg Roll, here's another fantastic option.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/Easter/
Celebrating the African American Family
April 13, 2009Free admission
Easter Monday has been a Washington-area multicultural tradition for many years. Visitors enjoy a variety of special family activities, including an Easter egg roll and hunt, crafts; entertainment ranging from children's dance troupes to costumed characters and storytellers; and special opportunities to learn more about our animals. In addition, we offer an array of delicious food.
Admission is free, and this fun-filled day traditionally welcomes thousands of area families.
Easter Monday will be held rain or shine.
Children's Activities
Easter egg hunt
Easter bunny
Organized field games and activities
Arts and crafts
Arcade games
Create-a-Critter (in front of Lemur Island)
Double-dutch jumping rope (12-2 p.m. at various locations throughout the Zoo)
Pathways to Freedom—The Peace Quilt
In honor of the work and life of civil rights activist Rosa Parks, the Pathways to Freedom—The Peace Quilt will be displayed for visitors to trace the various civil rights and freedom trails, as well as the important events in Parks' life. The quilt was specially created for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Pathways to Freedom Chapter of the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute of Self Development, an organization co-founded by Parks to continue her legacy. The quilt is the concept of Ella McCall-Haygan, a personal friend of Parks and regional director of the institute. It was made and designed by international award-winning quilt-maker Geri V. Ford. McCall-Haygan will be on hand to share Parks’ story.
Live Entertainment Schedule
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
DJ George of Talk of the Town
11 a.m.
Mutual Agreement: an a cappella gospel quintet
11:40 a.m.
Webb Elementary School Dance Team
12:15 p.m.
Lara Family and Friends Steel Drum Team
2 p.m.
Baba Jamal Koram: master storyteller in the oral history and traditions of West African cultures and music
3:15 p.m.
Fan Fan/Global Beat 101: Caribbean and reggae music
Animal Program Schedule
10 a.m.
1 p.m.
Meet a Naked Mole RatSmall Mammal House
Meet a Kori BustardKori Bustard Exhibit (behind Bird House)
Meet an InvertebrateInvertebrate Exhibit
Meet a GorillaGreat Ape House
10:30 a.m.
Giant Octopus FeedingInvertebrate Exhibit
Meet a CheetahCheetah Conservation Station
Giant Fish or Stingray FeedingAmazonia, entrance level
Elephant BathElephant House
1:30 p.m.
Meet an Aldabra TortoiseReptile Discovery Center
Asian Otter Feeding DemoAsia Trail Otter Exhibit
River Otter FeedingUpper Valley Trail
1:30-3 p.m.
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Caring CorralKids' Farm
Caring CorralKids' Farm
2 p.m.
11 a.m.
Meet a Flamingo KeeperFlamingo Exhibit (behind Bird House)
Meet a KiwiBird House
Meet a HippopotamusHippo Yard or Elephant House
Elephant Training DemoElephant Yard or Elephant House
Meet a Naked Mole RatSmall Mammal House
Meet a GorillaGreat Ape House
Meet a GorillaGreat Ape House
Giant Octopus FeedingInvertebrate Exhibit
Meet an InvertebrateInvertebrate Exhibit
Spectacled Bear Feeding DemoLower Valley Trail
Eagle Feeding DemoValley Trail
Giant Fish or Stingray FeedingAmazonia, entrance level
2:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
Meet a CheetahCheetah Conservation Station
Sloth Bear Feeding DemoAsia Trail Sloth Exhibit
River Otter FeedingUpper Valley Trail
Meet a HippopotamusHippo Yard or Elephant House
Giant Fish or Stingray FeedingAmazonia, entrance level
Seal or Sea Lion Training DemoValley Trail
Great Cats Keeper TalkGreat Cats Exhibit
Great Cats Keeper TalkGreat Cats Exhibit
3 p.m.
12 p.m.
Meet a Marabou StorkMarabou Stork Exhibit (outside Bird House)
Birds in the Forest FeedingBird House Indoor Flight Room
Meet an Aldabra TortoiseReptile Discovery Center
Meet a Banded MongooseSmall Mammal House
Giant Octopus FeedingInvertebrate Exhibit
Meet an Aldabra TortoiseReptile Discovery Center
Meet an InvertebrateInvertebrate Exhibit
Dance of the JelliesInvertebrate Exhibit
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