Minnesota Zoo E-News
Issue: April 17, 2008


Fisher Kittens Born March 23

The Minnesota Zoo is excited to announce the birth of three fisher kittens--the first since 1999, and the only zoo to produce offspring in the last three years. The kittens are currently with their mother off-exhibit, and expected to be seen on the Minnesota Trail within the next few months.
Learn more about Fishers


On April 19 & 20, join the Minnesota Zoo in honoring Earth Day. This weekend will highlight hands-on, eco-friendly activities for everyone. Find out more about recycling, composting, green building, sustainable living, and the Minnesota Zoo's conservation efforts in our backyard and across the globe. Booth displays include Waste Management, Dakota Electric, Pollution Control Agency, Recycling Association of Minnesota Zoo, Minnesota Green Star, and many more. Music, crafts, and keeper talks are also featured. For a complete schedule click here.

This year's annual black-tie gala is on Saturday, April 26. Discovery Bay will be closed for the day in preparation for the event. Tickets to the event are sold out.

Beastly Ball Online Auction
This year's Beastly Ball auction items are HOTTER than ever! Remember to check your items daily.
Online auction closes April 27 at 9 p.m. Start bidding now

Picture Yourself in a Toyota Prius!
Raffle Tickets $20 (limited to the first 3,000)
Purchase your tickets at Guest Services during your next Zoo visit. Proceeds support conservation efforts at the Minnesota Zoo. Drawing will be held at the Beastly Ball on April 26, need not to be present to win.


Music in the Zoo 2008
The concert schedule will be announced soon.  Tickets will be available only through Ticketmaster outlets. Concert tickets will no longer be pre-sold at the Zoo.  Minnesota Zoo Members pre-sale will be at Ticketmaster outlets Friday May 16.  For details this season, click here.

1...2...3...Entrances!
It is our goal to have Zoo members enter the Zoo as quickly as possible. To make this happen you may be directed to any one of three Zoo entrances. Please watch for a staff person or signs directing you to the nearest member's entrance when visiting the Zoo. Have your membership card and photo ID ready.

 

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Members Notes


Zoo News
The Bears Arrive!

Updated web blogs
Dolphins
Training sessions feature new behaviors!
Russia's Grizzly Coast


Zoo hours
Weekdays 9 - 4
Weekends 9 - 6
Wells Fargo Family Farm
Now open daily. Farm wagons will start running Memorial Day Weekend.
World of Birds Show
Last indoor bird show
April 20
No bird shows
April 21 - May 18.
Training session outdoors
May 19 - 23 at 9 a.m.
Birds move outdoors
May 24 at 11, 1, & 3
(No 3 p.m. show on concert days.)

Education
952.431.9320

Peregrine Ed-venture
May 11
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Animal Care Classes
Reptile Care 101
May 12
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Family Zoo Adventures
(children ages 4-8 with an adult)
Radical Raptors May 10
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Preschool Program
(children ages four through kindergarten)
Pigs on Parade April 25
Turtle Tales May 2
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.


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