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Herd in Elephant Valley

Elephant Valley Opening Celebration

March 5–7, 2026

Entertainment Schedule

Thursday, March 5 Performances

21 Strings

  • Ticketing Plaza, Near Map Locator 6

Enjoy the sounds of the kora, a traditional West African instrument.

  • Ticketing Plaza | 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m.
  • Near Map Locator 6 | Noon and 1 p.m.

Safari Parker

  • Ticketing Plaza, Nairobi Walk

Our explorer says hello and shares amazing elephant facts.

  • Ticketing Plaza | 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.
  • Nairobi Walk | 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

Whimsical Wildlife Characters

  • Nairobi Village/Base Camp

Take photos with and meet our fanciful wildlife puppets.

  • Nairobi Village/Base Camp | 9 a.m.–Noon
  • Nairobi Village/Base Camp | 1–4 p.m.

Savanna Sounds

  • Village Base Camp Stage

Showcase of music and dances of East Africa.

  • Village Base Camp Stage | 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m.

Amazing Acrobats of Tanzania

  • Village Base Camp Stage

High-energy fun with amazing acrobats from East Africa.

  • Village Base Camp Stage | 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.

Music of South Africa

  • Village Playground

Interactive musician with songs of South Africa.

  • Village Playground | 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon

Rhythms of Africa

  • Village Playground

Experience interactive songs and dances with our talented musician.

  • Village Playground | 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

Tropical Tunes

  • Near Map Locator 6

Relax to the amazing sounds of steel drums.

  • Near Map Locator 6 | 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.

Wildlife Care Talks and Wildlife Experiences

  • 9:30 a.m.: Platypus Habitat in Walkabout Australia
  • 10:00 a.m.: Sand Cat Habitat in Nairobi Village
  • 10:00 a.m.: Cheetah Habitat in African Outpost
  • 11:00 a.m.: Cheetah Habitat in African Outpost
  • 11:30 a.m.: Platypus Habitat in Walkabout Australia
  • 11:30 a.m.: Red River Hog Habitat in African Woods
  • Noon: Warty Pig Habitat in Nairobi Village
  • Noon: Cheetah Run near Lion Camp
  • 12:30 p.m.: Flying Fox House in Nairobi Village

Journey Into the Wild

  • Benbough Amphitheater
  • 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.: Benbough Amphitheater in Gorilla Forest
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