Animal Adventures

Name: Animal Adventures
Start: 2026-01-25T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-25T17:00:00-05:00
Location: 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United States, Ohio 45402

Schedule

Sun Jan 25 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United States, Ohio 45402 | Dayton, OH

Ready to set out on an animal adventure? Join us at the MetroParks Ice Rink for a day to learn about our furry, feathered and scaly friends! Skate to your favorite family-friendly hits, grab some hot chocolate, and visit with MetroParks Animal Ambassadors to see some of the animals that live around us.
Guests are encouraged to participate in family activities including a featured theme table, coloring pages, scavenger hunt, and Penguin Toss. The Penguin Toss is free to all skaters and takes place at approximately 3pm. Participants will receive a penguin to toss onto the ice, and whoever lands their penguin closest to the target will receive one of three prizes.
Skaters are welcome to relax in one of several warming areas, including a heated comfort tent containing games and seating. The RiverScape Café will also be open, offering a variety of food and drinks (including our delicious hot cocoa!) for purchase. Admission is $7, Skate Rental is $3, and there are a limited number of skate helpers available for free. Visitors receive a 75% discount - $1.75 admission and $0.75 skate rental - on admission and skate rental by presenting either a SNAP/EBT or Access to Nature card at the Rental Office. This discount is made possible by Five Rivers MetroParks' Access to Nature financial assistance program, supported by the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation.