Weekend Pick: Easter Fun at Reston Zoo

Piglets at Reston Zoo/Credit: Reston Zoo via FacebookThe Reston Zoo has a weekend of Easter fun for kids April 4 and 5.

Stop by the zoo, 1228 Hunter Mill Rd., for visits with the baby lambs, goats and bunnies — as well as visit with the big guy himself, the Easter Bunny. There will also be a moonbounce and other kids activities.

The main event: Easter egg hunts:

Safari Egg Hunts (ages 4-12), 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. Families will board the Zoofari Wagon for a trip out to the Safari Egg Hunt Field for this egg hunt.

Toddler Egg Hunts (3 and under), 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Youngsters will hunt for eggs at the picnic pavilion field, where stroller parking will be available.

Children are encouraged to bring their own Easter baskets for collecting eggs. Families are asked to arrive early for this popular event. Last admission will be at 3 p.m. each day of the event.

The egg hunts and other activities are free with zoo admission:

  • Adults: $12.95
  • Children (2-12): $12.95
  • Under 2: Egg Hunt Ticket $3
  • Season Pass Holders will receive $2 off per ticket

Photo: Piglets at Reston Zoo/Credit: Reston Zoo via Facebook

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