“Everybodys so excited to bring their pets to the zoo,” explains Associate Director of Guest Services, Jamie Sheard. “We all know pets are part of the family and you want the whole family to be present when you're having these fun experiences.”
Head to the restaurant's terrace for happy hour from 2 PM to 5 PM. Enter a costume contest, try Halloween-themed treats and surprises, and get a portrait of your pup drawn by local illustrator Alexandra Schmeling. A costume parade will promenade in front of the Willard InterContinental. Bring an item from the Humane Rescue Alliance's to support dogs in their care. Free.
But there's one opportunity left to enjoy the pools and water playgrounds with man's best friend. You can suit up with your pup to attend Waggin' at the Waterpark on Saturday, Oct. 4. Dogs of all sizes can jump into the water, swim around with their owners and meet other canine companions. Cost is $11 per dog and free for their owners (two dogs maximum per adult).