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2010 Schedule of Events

Event: Animal Enrichment Day 2010
Date: Saturday, February 6th
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location:  The City of Montgomery Zoo
Phone: (334) 240-4900
Web: montgomeryzoo.com
Admission: Admission fees charged

Description: Learn more about the different animals who call the Montgomery Zoo home. You will discover new facts on some animals that may be your favorite. People can enjoy observing the animals having a good time with their treats. ____________________________________________________________________________________
Event: Family Fun Day with the Zoo’s Education Department
Date: Saturday, February 20th
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00
Location: The City of Montgomery Zoo
Phone: (334) 240-4900
Web: montgomeryzoo.com
Admission: Limited number accepted, advanced reservations required. Call the Zoo for availability.

Description: Learn more about animals through the Zoo Education Department and special programs will be selected. Call the Zoo for more information
_________________________________________________________________________ Event: Earth Day Safari 2010
Date: Wednesday, April 21st & Thursday, April 22nd
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: The City of Montgomery Zoo
Phone: (334) 240-4900
Web: montgomeryzoo.com
Admission: Discounted admission rate for groups with reservations made at least 2 weeks in advance.

Description: Designed with school groups in mind, the Zoo’s Earth Day Safari is a fun and educational field trip for students. You can participate in an Endangered Species Scavenger Hunt. Play Earth Day Trivia Game. See Live Animal Presentations. ____________________________________________________________________________________
Event: Zoo Weekend 2010
Date: April 24th & 25th
Time: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. / Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: The City of Montgomery Zoo
Phone: (334) 240-4900
Web:
montgomeryzoo.com
Admission: Admission fees charged.

Description: Annual event the Zoo has been presenting for 34 years. There will be entertainment, games and animals. Everyone can enjoy the many activities, fantastic food and have fun together at an affordable price.
____________________________________________________________________________________Event: Mayfest at The Montgomery Zoo 2010
Date: Saturday, May 8th
Time: 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Location: The City of Montgomery Zoo
Sponsors: The City of Montgomery Zoo & Booker T. Washington Magnet School
Phone: (334) 240-4900
Web: montgomeryzoo.com
Admission: Admission fees charged

Description: Join Booker T. Washington School and The Montgomery Zoo for a day of fun filled activities, live entertainment, food, games, gift items, and 40 acres of zoo wildlife ____________________________________________________________________________________
Event: Mother’s Day 2010
Date: Sunday, May 9th
Time: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Location: The City of Montgomery Zoo/Mann Wildlife Learning Museum
Phone: (334) 240-4900
Admission: FREE admission for Mothers. Regular admission fees charged for everyone else.

Description: All Mothers get in FREE to the Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, for a relaxing outside activity. Show your Mom you care by bringing her to a beautiful place for her special day and spend quality time with her.
____________________________________________________________________________________Event: Dino Dig 2010
Date: Saturday, May 15th
Time: Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until noon
Location: Montgomery Zoo
Phone: (334) 240-4900
Web: montgomeryzoo.com
Tickets: Pre- registration required. Limited number accepted, advanced reservations required. Call the Zoo for availability or visit the Zoo’s web site for more information.

Description: Dino Dig has become a favorite at the Montgomery Zoo. A Dino Dig gives children and adults the opportunity to dig in the sand while learning about prehistoric creatures. ____________________________________________________________________________________Event: Summer Camp 2010
Date: Begins the 7th of June and ends the last week of July.  / One week off July 5th -9th
Time: Full day camp is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Drop off at 7:30 a.m. and pick-up by 5:30 p.m.
Half day camp, drop off at 7:30 a.m. and pick-up by 12:30 p.m.
Location: Montgomery Zoo Education Department
Phone: (334) 240-4900 Call for more information or visit the web site.
Web: montgomeryzoo.com
Cost: Advance Registration Required, Fees apply

Description: Children ages 5-12 can enjoy learning more about animals,
conservation and more all while having fun at the zoo.  Click here for ENROLLMENT FORM.
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Event: Father’s Day 2009
Date: Sunday, June 20th
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Montgomery Zoo/ Mann Wildlife Learning Museum
Phone: (334) 240-4900
Web: montgomeryzoo.com
Admission: FREE admission for Fathers, regular admission fees apply for all others

Description: All Fathers get in FREE to the Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, for a relaxing outside activity. Show your Dad you care by bringing him to an exciting place to spend quality time with him.
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Event: Animal Enrichment 2010
Date: Saturday, July 17th
Time: 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Location: Montgomery Zoo
Phone: (334) 240-4900
Web: montgomeryzoo.com
Admission: Admission fees charged

Description: Visit and watch how the zookeepers at the Montgomery Zoo introduce a variety of different enrichment items to the animals to watch their reaction and enjoyment. ____________________________________________________________________________________
Event: Taoist Tai Chi Society, The Year of Tiger 
Date: Saturday, August 14th
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  
Location: Montgomery Zoo, front gate area
Phone: (334) 240-4900
Web: montgomeryzoo.com
Admission: Presentation is FREE.  Regular admission still applies.   

Description: Celebrate THE YEAR OF THE TIGER with Taoist Tai Chi Society.  They will be putting on a presentation of Chinese dancers and demonstrations of the Society’s Sword, Sabre and Tai Chi sets.
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Event: ABC of BATS 2010
Date: Saturday, August 28th
Time: 10:00 a.m. until 12:00
Location: Montgomery Zoo Education Classroom
Phone: (334) 240-4900
Web: montgomeryzoo.com
Admission: Limited number accepted, advanced reservations required. Call the Zoo for availability.

Description: Learn more about animals through the Zoo Education Department and special programs will be selected. Call the Zoo for more information
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Event: Zoobilation
Date: Thursday, September 30th
Time: 6:00 p.m. until
Location: The City of Montgomery Zoo
Sponsors: The City of Montgomery, Montgomery Area Zoological Society and others to be announced 
Phone: (334) 240-4900
Web: montgomeryzoo.com
Admission: TBA

Description: This is a dazzling, adult-oriented night at the Montgomery Zoo.  Enjoy foods and spirits from local eateries and caterers, entertainment by an assortment of live bands, dance under the stars while hearing the roar of a nearby lion, and don't forget to participate in the live and silent auctions.    
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Event:
ZooBoo 2010
Date: Thursday, October 14th through October 17th then
Thursday, October 21st through Sunday, October 24th, starting again Thursday, October 28th through Sunday, October 31st
Time: 6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
Location: The City of Montgomery Zoo
Sponsors: The City of Montgomery Zoo & other Sponsors
Phone: (334) 240-4900
Web: montgomeryzoo.com
Admission: Admission fees charged

Description: The Montgomery Zoo presents a safe alternative to Halloween. ZooBoo provides a fun filled evening of games, treats, and costumed characters, Education Presentations, and the traditional haunted ride.
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Event: The 19th Annual Christmas Light Festival 2010
Date: Opening night will be December 2nd and go through December 5th
December 9th through December 12th then start again December 16th through December 31st.
Time: 5:30pm—9:30pm
Location: The City of Montgomery Zoo
Sponsors: The City of Montgomery, Montgomery Zoo Friends & Sponsors
Phone: (334) 240-4900
Web: montgomeryzoo.com
Admission: Admission fees charged

Description: Thousands of Holiday Lights illuminate The Montgomery Zoo in shapes of animals and Christmas themes. See the beautiful displays by train or by foot. Enjoy live entertainment, food, gifts and pictures with Santa.

The Zoo will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day but will open Christmas night for Christmas Light Festival, the Zoo will be closed New Years Day. Date, times and price are subject to change without notice.

Last updated: 8/10/2010 8:42:03 AM