Saturday and Sunday
September 29-30, October 6-7, 13-14, 2012
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission is FREE
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — In honor of the fun-loving North American river otters, the Zoo will host Ottertoberfest, a fall event featuring traditional German biergartens, live music, kids’ activities and more. At the biergartens, visitors can purchase beer, bratwurst and other German specialties.
Otter-related kids’ activities include a riverbed water game, river recycling activity, an otter appetites game, crafts and other activities designed for ages 2-10.
Costume Character Meet-and-Greet — 11 a.m. on September 29 only
The costume character meet-and-greet will take place in Schnuck Family Plaza.
Biergarten Entertainment — 12 noon – 3 p.m.
Saturday, September 29: The Polka Connection, Joe Tucci, Charles Block
Sunday, September 30: St. Louis Czech Express
Saturday and Sunday, October 6-7: Die Spitzbaum
In conjunction with The Sheldon’s Concert To Go Series
Saturday, October 13: Deutschmeister Brass Band, Joe Tucci, Bug Tussel Bluegrass Band*
Sunday, October 14: Good Times Band
*Bug Tussel Bluegrass Band is performing American folk music in participation of the American Arts Festival-St. Louis, an annual festival each October celebrating all mediums of American arts.
Keeper Chats and Enrichment
Each day of Ottertoberfest:
- 10:00 a.m. — Keeper chat at North American river otters, Emerson Children’s Zoo
- 1:30 p.m. — Keeper chat and enrichment at North American river otters, Historic Hill
Sponsors
- MOST – Missouri’s 529 College Savings PlanRepresentatives will be on site during the event with coloring books and other goodies for children. Parents can also ask questions about the benefits of a 529 College Savings Plan
- COCA-COLA
- The Brew 100.3
For more information on Ottertoberfest activities, please call (314) 781-0900.
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