EcoFest
Stop by the Magnetic Hill Zoo to visit the animals and enjoy some fun eco-centric activities, including learning how to live an eco-friendly lifestyle and interactive displays!
Dates & Hours
Dates: May 24 and 25, 2025
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
Event features
• Visiting the zoo animals;
• Play at the park;
• Receiving a seed packet (while quantities last);
• Butterfly or bird wing bookmark craft in the Imaginarium;
• Keeper Talks: come meet our Zookeepers to learn more about animals;
• Purchasing snacks and lunch from the Acadian Forest Bistro (additional cost);
• Visiting the booths of various environmentally conscious organizations:
Saturday
- Petitcodiac Watershed
- Trans Aqua
- Eco360
- Conservation Council of NB
- Emily Austin (research on wild bees)
- Riley Integrative Ecology Lab (research on local turtles)
- Blue Marble Initiative (only until 1pm)
Sunday
- Petitcodiac Watershed
- Nature Moncton
- Jessika Gauvin (foraging & mushroom specialist)
- Interpretation by Zoo Staff in the Bioko Hut
Notice
- EcoFest is an event held in collaboration with the Friends of the Zoo. The Friends of the Zoo is a non-profit volunteer organisation which promotes and supports the Magnetic Hill Zoo and its programs. All net profits from this event go directly to building improvements at the zoo.
- Complimentary tickets will be accepted.
- For last-minute event changes or possible cancellations, visit our Facebook page.
