Salisbury, MD - Last night at the Salisbury Zoo, 25 families gathered for their annual Bunk With The Beasts event. After signing up, families had the zoo entirely to themselves pitching their tents within the perimeter.

Participants took part in several zoo and camping themed activities including a live animal presentation with Lara Nagle, an Education Technician at the zoo. Leonara Dillon the Education Curator at the zoo led the children in an animal enrichment craft project. Friends of the Salisbury Zoo board President Jeff Gleason and Vice President Sharon Benchoff along volunteer Linda Lyons kept things running smoothly.

The pinnacle of Bunk With The Beasts is a guided night hike. Being able to walk through the zoo after hours is a rare treat. We we able to see many of the zoo's crepuscular (animals that are most active during dusk and dawn) and nocturnal animals in full effect. Endangered wolves howling, a bobcat making his rounds, and an ocelot purring. It was an incredible experience!

The Salisbury Zoo is a hidden gem open 7 days a week from 9-4:30. The animals are spectacular, the facility is huge and staff is friendly and knowledgable.

TIP - The next big events at the Salisbury Zoo are 'Halloween Happenings' and 'Night of the Living Zoo' in October. Do yourself a favor though and keep an eye on their calendar for more of these special events.