Who's coming to a party big enough for a Hippo? The Backyardigans™, that's who…and YOU too!
Don't miss this even BIGGER version of our annual Button's Birthday Bash celebration, featuring vibrant decorations and all of the activities that guests' have come to love most about Button's Birthday Bash, including:
Watching as the birthday girl feasts on slices of specially made hippo cake
Participating in arts & crafts activities
Taking photos with our giant birthday cake
Singing "Happy Birthday" to Button
Writing personalized messages on our hippo-sized birthday wall
Enjoying plenty of chances to win prizes
You'll even get your very own party hat!
With so much to do and see, Button's BIGGER Birthday Bash is shaping up to be THE best hippo birthday party of the year! Get up-to-date information on Button's BIGGER Birthday Bash events and appearances below, or call (856) 365-3300.
2009 Button's BIGGER Birthday Bash Celebration
The following activities will be available daily (at select times) during our Button's BIGGER Birthday Bash celebration:
Singing "Happy Birthday" and cake presentation to Button
Button's Birthday Bash Mascot Dance Party
A hippo-sized coloring wall for personalized birthday messages
A giant birthday cake for photos
Arts & crafts activities
Mascot appearances
Chances to win prizes
FREE party hat (while supplies last)
FREE Jr. Frosty™ coupon, courtesy of Wendy's® Restaurant (while supplies last)
GET EXCLUSIVE HIPPO TOURS FOR A GREAT PRICE…AND A GREAT CAUSE!
On weekdays only during Button's Birthday Bash, join biologist for a behind the scenes tour of our West African River Exhibit…AND help hippos in the process! Button's Open House is a rare opportunity to go behind-the-scenes to meet Button the hippo and her exhibit mate Genny, up close and in person! Tours are $15 per person and all proceeds benefit the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which helps protect wild hippos. Hurry...space is limited to only 8 guests a day (weekdays only), so be sure to register at the Information Desk as soon as you arrive!
LIVE performances by Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, who mix traditional funk, bluegrass, reggae and blues with classic golden age hip hop to perform a hip hop sound for kids that is all grown up.
Button feasts on slices of homemade hippo cake, specially prepared by Walnut Hill College's Restaurant School.
April 9th (Thursday)
Hosts of 93.3 WMMR's the "Preston & Steve Show" bring a group of "Lucky Listeners" to Adventure Aquarium to help celebrate Button's 12th Birthday.
April 11th & 12th (Saturday & Sunday)
Button feasts on slices of homemade hippo cake, specially prepared by Walnut Hill College's Restaurant School.
Show off you're your skills on the Coca-Cola® Polar Bear Moon Bounce
April 18th & 19th (Saturday & Sunday)
LIVE performances by Ernie & Neil, a rocking dynamic musical experience of high energy, fun loving family music!
Button feasts on slices of made hippo cake, specially prepared by Walnut Hill College's Restaurant School.
Come check out the GIANT Turkey Hill cow! Believe us; she's bigger than our hippo!
FREE ice cream sampling courtesy of Turkey Hill, because every party needs ice cream! (while supplies last)
PLEASE CHECK BACK REGULARLY FOR UPDATES/ADDITIONS TO OUR BUTTON'S BIGGER BIRTHDAY BASH CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Button's Bigger Birthday Bash Gift Raffle!
This year, Button is not the only one walking away with some cool gifts...
Stop by our raffle kiosk and drop in your name & email address for your chance to win cool prizes like:
A 10-speed bike
Family four-packs of tickets to great local attractions
Gift baskets from entertainment attractions and cool retail stores
Gift certificates
Recycled goodies
A year's supply of ice cream
Thank you to the following companies for providing raffle prizes for our Button's BIGGER Birthday Bash Celebration:
