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March 2023

Feature Article

Arrivals and Departures

Just decades ago, many animals were captured in the wild and moved to zoos. Today, thanks to advances in husbandry, standards of care and successful breeding programs, most zoo animals are born in zoos. Each of these animals has a story that begins with where it was born and includes all the zoos it has...

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Recent ZOOdoptions

Thank you to our recent Animal ZOOdoptions! Whether you received one as a 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!


Nicholas McDermott- Red Panda

Bennett Wort- North American River Otter

Ava Redd- North American River Otter

Lacey Rosenberger- Red Panda

Benjamin Micklich- San Clemente Island Goat

Douglas Micklich- Snow Leopard

Josie Milton- Greater Flamingo

ZOOdoptions make a great gift and help support the daily care of over 140 animals at Miller Park Zoo.

Adopt an animal

What's Happening


Miller Park Zoo Stampede


Our annual 5k run, 3k walk, and Kids Fun Run (¼ mile for children 10 and under) kicked off on Saturday March 4th. After Friday's weather threw us a loop, Saturday ended up being a beautiful day.

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King Julian Update


Julian is officially out of his “quarantine” phase, meaning he has a clean bill of health, though he is still living in an off-exhibit enclosure. Illinois Department of Natural Resources continues to investigate his origins; concurrently, our Curator and Director are researching potential options for his future in either an accredited zoo or sanctuary.

Coming Soon!


On March 25, when the concession stand opens for the season, you are invited to sip your drink through an agave straw. Agave was first used to mass produce tequila in 1600. Today it is being used to make biodegradable straws.


Other firsts include compostable plastic utensils and a Chkn Tenders plant-based protein meat alternative.

 

Between Mach 25 and May 1 the concession stand will be open weekends from

10:00 A.M. till 4 P.M. Beginning in May they will be open every day.

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.

View the Wishlist

A Special THANK YOU to our Digital Sponsor

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Miller Park Zoo

1020 S Morris Ave

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309) 434-2250

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