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During your next visit to the Montgomery Zoo, Please deposit your empty plastic bottles and aluminum cans in the BLUE RECYCLE BINS located at the
-- Front Gate Gift Shop (as you exit the Zoo)
-- Admission area (as you enter the Zoo)
-- Mann Museum
-- Overlook Cafe
-- North America section, near the Bald Eagle exhibit
-- Africa section, near hoofstock and siamangs
-- Playground
Help the Montgomery Zoo save the planet one bottle and can at a time. These recyclable items are donated to RePower South to better help our community and the environment.
Thank you for your participation and effort to recycle. Brought to you by the Montgomery Zoo Conservation Committee.
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Montgomery Zoo maps go digital
In an effort to reduce paper use, save trees, and reduce litter on the Zoo grounds, we are going digital with our Zoo map. Simply scan the QR codes provided throughout the Zoo, and use your phone to navigate throughout the Zoo and Museum.
By going digital, this also allows to communicate more up-to-date animal, exhibit, and attraction information. It is a win-win for both our guests and the environment.
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Plastic-free packaging and reduction of bags
Our Zoo Gift Shop has done a great job of reducing the amount of plastic that enters our nation's landfills daily. If you have noticed, all the toy packages no longer have plastic. This a huge win for the environment and for animals throughout the world.
Also, our Gift Shop has stopped using plastic bags. They have converted to no-bag policy; however, if you more than $30 guest receive a complimentary cloth bag sporting the Montgomery Zoo logo.
These are just a few and simple ways we are recycling, reducing, and repurposing items here at the Montgomery Zoo.
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What's New at the Zoo? July/August 2020
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The Montgomery Zoo is now open its regular hours, Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm with the last admission at 4:00 pm. As part of our ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of our guests, members, Zoo staff, and the animals in our care, we have implemented enhanced protocols and procedures in an effort to assist our community in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. We graciously ask that all our visitors abide by these requests for the sake of everyone visiting the Zoo. These modifications will ensure guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control, State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Public Health, and the City of Montgomery regarding capacity, social distancing, and sanitizing are followed for the health, safety of our guests, staff, and animals. We strongly suggest all guests wear masks while visiting the Zoo. All Zoo staff members will be required to wear a face-covering when directly involved with the public, when a six-foot distance cannot be maintained, or when in a gathering of 10 or more people. This in compliance with the City of Montgomery Face Mask / Covering Ordinance, effective Tuesday, July 7, 2020, and the Alabama Face Mask Ordinance, effective Thursday, July 16, 2020. Full details of the modified operations can be found on the Zoo’s website at montgomeryzoo.com. |
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International Tiger Day (also known as Global Tiger Day) is celebrated every year on July 29 to raise awareness about tiger conservation, promote the protection of natural habitat of tigers and support tiger conservation issues. The annual day is celebrated with the slogan “Their survival is in our hands.” While bringing awareness on the conservation of animals is part of our everyday mission, want to take this special day to educate our guests on the importance tigers (all nine species) in zoos and in the wild, bring awareness of their plight in the wild and share what people can do to help save these magnificent cats. Their survival is in our hands. We cannot allow them to become extinct on our watch! The day will be filled with tiger wildlife adventures and fun. Swing by the Bengal Tiger exhibit in the Zoo’s Asia section from 10am – 2pm and visit with our team of Tiger keepers. For more information on how you can help save the tigers and enjoy all of the fun activities at the Zoo on July 29 visit montgomeryzoo.com. |
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Animal Enrichment is how we safely stimulate and reproduce behaviors that are natural for each animal in the wild. Placing different stimuli in the animals’ environment allows animals to use their five basic senses while they exercise. It is a lot of trial and error, but it is always fun! Our Zookeepers give the animals enrichment daily, but twice a year we like to give our guests a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes. All the action can be watched on our Facebook page, YouTube Channel and website. For more information about animal enrichment and a full schedule of activities visit our website, montgomeryzoo.com |
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Maxwell Air Force Base, MAFB Gunter Annex, the City of Montgomery, the Montgomery Zoo, the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, and local sponsors invites all active duty, veteran and retired military personnel to visit the zoo for free on Military Appreciation Days, August 4-6, 2020. This time-honored tradition allows Central Alabama to honor our local hometown heroes and their families. Every year, more than 2,000 military officials and their families attend this popular appreciation day event at the Montgomery Zoo. It is a special time to connect with the men, women and families who serve our nation. This year's event is sponsored by Guardian Credit Union. In an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we are expanding this year's event over a three-day span: August 4, 5, and 6, 2020. All military guests are required to register their attendance. We are LIMITING the number of guests to only 700 tickets per day, so registration is required. Daily admission includes:
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Click here to reserve you and your family’s tickets today. For more details about the zoo and general Military Appreciation Day information visit montgomeryzoo.com. |
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Are you a fan of the Harry Potter and the Hobbit book series? Then our Magical Creatures program is right up your (Daigon) alley. During this educational and insightful program you will be able to meet some of the magical animals featured in these series. Advanced reservations required. All participants must be registered no later than Friday, August 14 @ 12pm (noon). This allows the opportunity to prepare for the proper number of participants. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE GATE ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT! |
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Then Dino Dig is perfect for them! Dino Dig is a fun-filled program for kids 4-10 years old. Join other junior archeologists on Saturday, September 19 from 10 am – Noon for a morning of learning with an up close look at animals that resemble their pre-historic counterparts that roamed the earth millions of years ago, and then head out for a fun archeological dig to find some of the largest prehistoric bones ever found at the Zoo, For more information visit click here to visit the event page on our website. |
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Can’t make it to the Zoo? No problem, We Can Bring the Zoo to YOU! Teaching about our animals and conservation efforts is key to ensuring that the next generation can enjoy every creature large to small. This is the main goal of Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum Education Department’s Zoo 2 Go programs. All of our education programs can be adapted to meet a variety of age groups from pre-K to seniors. Programs may be done on location at your day care, school, church, senior living facility, neighborhood association or civic group meeting. We can even add more to your group’s visit to the Zoo with a program on-site in our indoor classroom or outdoor pavilion. For more information and to book a program call 334-625-4900, email zooinfo@montgomeryal.gov or visit montgomeryzoo.com.
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Plan your child’s wildest birthday ever with a party at the Montgomery Zoo There is nothing more exciting than celebrating someone's special day. Why not celebrate at the Montgomery Zoo with hundreds of your animal friends hosted by the Montgomery Zoo's Education Department. Bring your friends and presents, and we will take care of the rest. Three packages are available to suit your needs along with add-ons to make your party that much more festive and exciting.
You are free to visit the Zoo/Museum prior to your party; however, our staff needs set up time prior to your party’s arrival so you and your guests have plenty of time to see all the Zoo animals, Museum, and attractions before attending the birthday celebration. For more information visit the Zoo’s website montgomeryzoo.com, call 334-625-4900 or email zooinfo@montgomeryal.gov. |
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Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum A Department of the City of Montgomery 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110 334-625-4900
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