Petting Zoo Hosts Kids and Family Festival

Come pet, play, and make memories at Shipgarten’s Petting Zoo! ✨

Come pet, play, and make memories at Shipgarten’s Petting Zoo! ✨

Bring the whole family to Shipgarten for a fun-filled Petting Zoo experience! 🐐🐢🐑

Kids will love getting up close with friendly animals in a safe, interactive environment while parents enjoy the relaxed biergarten atmosphere.

This hands-on event is perfect for animal lovers of all ages and makes for an easy, stress-free Sunday outing. Expect smiles, curiosity, and plenty of photo-worthy moments as little ones meet and learn about their new furry (and scaly!) friends.

📅 Sunday, April 19th

⏰ 12 PM

📍 Shipgarten – McLean, VA

🚗 Free parking

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly | Free entry

Event Schedule:

12:00 - 6:00 PM - Face Painting, Moonbounces, and Arts & Crafts

12:00 - 3:00 PM - Balloon animals and magic tricks by Jack the Great

1:00 PM - Live Magic Performance by Jake the Great

3:00 - 5:00 PM - Petting Zoo - A Fun & Furry Experience for the Whole Family! 2 Minutes per Round, Unlimited Turns!

Come pet, play, and make memories at Shipgarten’s Petting Zoo! 🌿✨