August 2022

Miller Park Zoo welcomes six new faces!



Six Dwarf Mongooses can now be found in ZooLab! These charismatic critters are full of personality and tons of fun to watch. 

Pardon our dust...Exciting changes are coming!



Construction is underway on the first Phase of Miller Park Zoo's South America plan. This phase includes replacing outdated habitats with modern ones and will bring new animals to the Zoo, including Giant Anteaters! Although construction has begun, fundraising is still underway to support the project.

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Guest Photo

This month’s guest photo comes from Collette Kensinger! Collette was able to snap this photo of Sage and Shree, the Zoo's two-year old Snow Leopards.

Collette visits Miller Park Zoo as both a guest and a volunteer.Thank you Collette, for photo submission and all you do here!

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

Thank you for supporting our school supply drive!

A big thank you to those that supported our 7th Annual School Supply Drive! Your generosity will benefit students in need at Bloomington High School and help them hit the ground running this school year!

Congratulations to MPZ's own, JD!

JD placed first in three Powerlifting events –Combination, Deadlift, and Squat and second place in Bench-press at the Special Olympics Summer Games! 

Come work at the Zoo!

Miller Park Zoo is currently looking for Zoo Cashiers and Building Supervisors to join the team! Check out the postings and come work for the wildest place in town!

MPZ mourning the loss of Spencer

Staff of Miller Park Zoo are saddened to announce that Spencer, one of our North American River Otter pair, has passed. An autopsy was completed by the University of Illinois Veterinary College and the death was not related to COVID-19. “We are saddened by the loss as Spencer was a favorite of staff and guests. Cause of death has not yet been determined. A mass was found in the abdomen and tissue has been sent off for diagnosis” said Miller Park Zoo Interim Director Anthony Nelson.

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.

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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