Member's Night

Tortoise Moving Day

On Monday, June 19th, around 9:15 AM, Gala and Pagos headed for their new home in the recently opened South American exhibit.

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South America Residents

Get to know our newest residents and our resident tortoises. Get to know historical references, details on our most recent residents and their particular significance.

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What's New In Education

ANIMAL CRACKERS

For Ages 3-5 & an adult

Animal Crackers is a Miller Park Zoo classic! Join us once each month for a story, animal encounter, craft, & snack. Our topic is always a surprise, and we have a great time guessing which animal will visit! One adult accompanies each child to class but does not pay an additional registration fee. The registration fee includes admission to the Zoo for the participating child & one adult on the day of class.


*Children must be at least three years old to participate.

*Unregistered siblings of any age may not attend.


Classes are identical in each monthly session, so register for only one class each month.


DAY ..................................TIME.....................................JULY.............AUGUST

Tuesday ................10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.....................July 11............August 8

Tuesday ................6:00 PM - 7:00 PM .......................July 11............August 8

Wednesday ...........1:00 PM - 2:00 PM .......................July 12............August 9

Wednesday ...........6:00 PM - 7:00 PM .......................July 12............August 9

Thursday ..............9:00 AM - 10:00 AM......................July 13............August 10

Thursday ..............10:30 AM - 11:30 AM....................July 13............August 10


Registration fee:

$8 per child per class for MPZS members

$13 per child per class for non-members

 

ZOOKIDS – For Ages 6 - 7

ZooKids classes are 2-hour adventures that give kids a chance to start in-depth learning about animals. This class includes themed stories, crafts, animal encounters, & a snack.


Registration fee includes Zoo admission for class participants on the day of the class.


Classes are identical in each session, so register for only one class each month.


DAY ...............................TIME.......................... Rainforest Journey.........Amazing Marsupials

Tuesday ..............1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ........................July 11............................August 8

Wednesday ....... 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.......................July 12............................August 9

Wednesday .........3:00 PM - 5:00 PM .......................July 12.............................August 9

Thursday ............1:00 PM - 3:00 PM .........................July 13............................August 10


Registration fee:

$13 per child per class for MPZS members

$17 per child per class for non-members

 

WILD ABOUT ENRICHMENT Mini-camp 

Enrichment is one of the most important things we do to keep the Zoo’s animals' content & healthy. This project-based program will take you through the basics of creating enrichment items, then you’ll work with your team to construct toys & puzzle feeders for the animals to use! A snack will be provided. Please wear closed shoes & dress for getting dirty. 


Ages 11 - 17: July 24 & 25….1:30 PM - 4:30 PM 


Registration Fee: 

$39 per child per session for MPZS members 

$49 per child per session for non-members

Click here for registration information

Mark Your Calendar

July:

KP Day - July 17th

Flapjacks & Flamingos - July 15th (Limited spots available, call to get tickets)

Zoo Members Night - July 20th 5:30 - 7:30pm


August:

Active Senior Tour - Aug 9th

Ice Cream Social and School Supply Drive for BHS - Aug 12th 12 - 3pm

Twilight Mini Golf - Aug 12th 8 - 10pm


September

Active Senior Tour - Sep 12th

ZooDo Magic in the Wild - Sep 23rd


October

Spooktacular - Oct 21st 5 - 8pm

Spooktacular - Oct 22nd 12 - 3pm

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Animal Zoodoption

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!


Galapagos Tortoise - Cooper Moore

Giant Anteater - Gavin Moore

Giant Anteater - Benjamin Micklich

Red Panda - Forest Anderson


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

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Bloomington, IL 61701

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