Ottertoberfest presented by MOST – Missouri’s 529 College Savings Plan

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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