Storytime at Hattiesburg Zoo

Once Upon a Time at a Zoo not-so far-away, a STORYTIME event was being held for free - every Friday in August.   The Zoo’s education team decided to announce the book lineup for each Friday in advance so that if young listeners see a favorite author or book in the schedule, they will be able to make plans to attend. 
 
August 1st - The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Eric Carle
August 8th - Secrets of Animal Camouflage - Carron Brown and Wesley Robins
August 15th - Slowly, slowly, slowly said the sloth - Eric Carle
August 22nd - Roar Roar Roaring - Sanja Rescek and Melanie Joyce
August 29th - The Very Busy Spider - Eric Carle
 
STORYTIME is for children who are not yet in school, and their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Storytime takes place at 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., and doors open at 10:30 a.m.
 
Space for each STORYTIME session is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no cost associated with this event.  “We look forward to this event every January and August,” said Jeremy Cumpton, Director of Conservation and Education at the Hattiesburg Zoo.
“This outreach opportunity is available to everyone, and we hope we see both familiar and new faces on Friday’s this August for Storytime.” 
 
In addition to listening to the book being read, children will be able to participate in an animal encounter and education session. STORYTIME takes place in the Zoo’s Education Room, which is in advance of the zoo’s Ticket Booth.