July 2022

Member's Night is back July 14th from 5:00-7:00 PM



Miller Park Zoo Members are invited to a special after-hours event filled with food, fun, and free activities! Our members are a big part of who we are and we want to celebrate their support.

This event is free for member’s only, but registration is requested through our Eventbrite page. Have an Extended Membership? Your membership allows you to bring up to 5 guests to this special event!

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Jay Tetzloff pictured here with a Debrazza Monkey. Photo credit: The Pantagraph

Best of Luck Jay Tetzloff!

Miller Park Zoo is sad to say goodbye to Superintendent Jay Tetzloff. He has contributed much during his time at the Zoo, including the creation of Miller Park Zoo’s Master Plan and the introduction of new animals, including DeBrazza’s Monkeys, Red-flanked Duikers, and Greater Flamingos.

Jay’s last day at Miller Park Zoo will be July 15 and all of us here wish him the best of luck in his new position as chief animal officer at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa. 

Featured Article

Guest Photo

This month’s guest photos come from the Fish Family! Josiah (age 10) and Hannah (age 8) show off their favorite places at the Zoo!

Zoo Lab and the Tropical Rainforest are two places that you can see a large a lot of animals at one time and have a different experience each visit.

Have a great photo or story from a trip to Miller Park Zoo? Share them with us at photos@MPZoologicalSociety.org.



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What's Happening

The Birds are Back!

All of our outdoor birds are finally back out in their habitats. Thank you to our visitors for their understanding of our Avian Flu precautions.

We don't know who is more excited - our visitors or the birds!

Funds Awarded for Work with Endangered Species

Miller Park Zoo was awarded $25,825 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The funds were awarded for the Zoo's work with Red Wolves, Eastern Box Turtles, and Puerto Rican Crested Toads as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Sign up for Tortoise Feedings

Sign up for tortoise feedings in the Zootique! Time slots of 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM are available daily for $25 per person. Y must be booked at least 15 minutes in advance and are limited to 4 people total. Available for guests aged five and over.

Catch our Daily Otter Feedings

Stop by the North American River Otter habitat at 11 AM or 2:30 PM for daily otter feedings! Learn more about our otters and the importance of training to enrich their lives and keep them healthy.

Thank you to our recent Animal ZOOdoptions! Whether you received one as gift or adopted an animal for yourself, the symbolic act of a ZOOdoption helps provide care and support for your favorite animals at Miller Park Zoo!

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