April 2023

What's Happening

What to do? What to do?

You are cleaning the kitchen and reach for a paper towel and the roll is empty.

What to do?

Save the cardboard tube and take it to the zoo.

You are wrapping presents and have just enough paper to cover your gift.

What to do?

Save the cardboard tube and take it to the zoo.

You reach for the toilet paper and discover the roll is empty.

What to do?

Save the cardboard tube and take it to the zoo.



Who's Who at the Zoo!

In January of this year Kelsey became the Development Manager joining the two-person team at the Zoological Society, responsible for memberships, fundraising, communications, and events. Her life-long passion for animals and zoos led her to pursue a career in environmental science.



DreamWorks Madagascar The Musical

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts has teamed up with Miller Park Zoological Society and Miller Park Zoo to offer a special deal to DreamWorks’ Madagascar the Musical on Saturday, April 22nd.



Right now, you can get $40 off a 4-Pack with $1 from each ticket going to the Miller Park Zoological Society. Be sure to use the promo code: ZOO to get access to the deal. You can use the code on Ticketmaster, at the BCPA Box Office, or (309) 434-2777.

Guest Photos

Dwarf Mongoose located in Zoolab

Photo submitted by: John

Star Polyp located in Zoolab

Photo submitted by: John

International Pallas Cat Day - April 23rd

April 23^rd is International Pallas Cat Day. Also called Manul, Steppe Cat or Rock Wildcat, Pallas Cats are well-furred cats from the cold Asian steppes. Most of them live in Central Asia, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Northern India to central China, Mongolia and Southern Russia.

Miller Park Zoo currently has one female Pallas Cat. You can see Nozomi on exhibit over near Zoo Lab and Red Wolves.

Animal Zoodoption

CHECK OUT THE ZOO'S WISHLIST



Purchase an item through our Amazon Wishlist to have it sent directly to the Zoo or purchase something on your own and drop it off in the Zootique. Please include a gift receipt so we can thank you!

Be sure to set Miller Park Zoological Society as a your favorite charity in your Amazon Smile account! A portion of every purchase made through Amazon Smile will come directly to the zoo.

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