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Year of the Dragon

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Start:
February 10 @ 9:30 am
End:
February 18 @ 5:00 pm

Lunar New Year falls on Saturday 10 February and in 2024, it is the Year of the Dragon!

The Dragon is the fifth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac signs. Dragons are strong and powerful, endlessly energetic and full of vitality.

Come along to celebrate by getting up close to a real-life dragon with special keeper talks and themed enrichment.

Komodo Dragon Talk

11am on Saturday 10 and 17 February

Located to the left of the zoo’s main entrance, opposite Wisteria Café

Boyd’s Forest Dragon Talk

11am on Sunday 11 February

Found in the Reptile House (towards the exit end)

Southern Angle-headed Dragon Talk

11am on Sunday 18 February

Located in the Envirodome

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