AUBURN ZOO FIELD GUIDE
Easter at Choctafaula: Giraffes, Wagon Rides and Three Egg Hunts Under Auburn Skies
A single-day, family-focused celebration at Choctafaula in Auburn featuring scheduled egg hunts, giraffe encounters, a petting zoo, guided wagon tours, live music and onsite food and drink.
Easter at Choctafaula: Giraffes, Wagon Rides and Three Egg Hunts Under Auburn Skies.
Choctafaula’s Easter Egg Hunt turns the farm into a springtime playground: scheduled egg hunts for kids, up-close giraffe encounters, a petting zoo of spring animals, guided wagon safari tours, live music and concessions—an event built for families to make a season’s worth of memories in one afternoon.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Giraffe Encounters and a Petting Zoo
Meet Choctafaula’s giraffes and visit a petting zoo full of spring babies—one of the event’s signature, family-friendly attractions.
Three Timed Egg Hunts
The program spaces activity with three egg hunts during the day so multiple age groups can take part without crowding.
Wagon Tours, Live Music and Onsite Food & Drink
Beyond the hunts, families can ride guided wagon tours through the safari park, listen to live music, grab concessions at the café, and adults can visit the Watering Hole Bar.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
From the park’s opening to its close, the day is a paced mix of scheduled egg hunts and lingering animal encounters: children gather for timed hunts, families pose with the Easter Bunny and snap photos with giraffes, and guests drift between the petting zoo, wagon tours, live music and food and drink stations—all arranged to keep the flow steady across the event window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits best, and who should plan accordingly.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Event hours run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM; egg hunts occur at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM CST.
Bring a camera for photos with the Easter Bunny and giraffe encounters; dress for an outdoor farm setting.
Concessions will be available at the café and the Watering Hole Bar will be open for adults.
Participant check-in opens 30 minutes before each hunt; plan arrivals around those windows to ensure participation.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What are the park hours for the event?
The park is open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM CST.
How many egg hunts are there and when do they start?
There are three egg hunts at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM (NOON) CST.
When should participants check in for an egg hunt?
Participant check-in begins 30 minutes prior to each hunt.
What animal activities are offered?
The day includes giraffe encounters, a petting zoo with spring babies and guided wagon tours through the safari park.
Are food and beverages available onsite?
Yes—concessions will be available at the café and the Watering Hole Bar will be open for adults.
Is this event suitable for young children?
Yes—kids can take part in the Easter Egg Hunt and the programming is presented as family-friendly.