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Partners in Education to hold zoo walk  -  Oct 23, 2008
Montgomery Advertiser,Partners in Education will hold its fourth annual fitness, fun and fundraiser walk at the Montgomery Zoo Nov. 22. The walk starts at 7 am and will benefit

Military Appreciation Week set in Montgomery  -  Nov 11, 2008
WSFA,...duty members of the armed services, a Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament at Wynlakes and half price admission at the Montgomery Zoo on Saturday, Nov.

ZooBoo extended another day  -  Oct 28, 2008
WSFA,MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - The City of Montgomery Zoo says it will add another night to the ZooBoo 2008 exhibit. The extra night will be held Saturday,

Tonight's City Council meeting will be televised  -  Oct 21, 2008
Montgomery Advertiser,CCC will also feature other specialized programming such as "Inside the MPD," golf and tennis tips, tours of the Montgomery Zoo, education news and updates,

Montgomery Zoo's Baby Elephant Dies  -  Sep 15, 2008
WSFA,By John Shryock - bio | email MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - The Montgomery Zoo says the calf born to Mary, an elephant who died last month at the zoo,

Elephant calf at Montgomery Zoo dies  -  Sep 15, 2008
WZTV,The calf's mother, Mary, died on Aug. 12 just two days after giving birth to the male African elephant calf. The calf died Sunday after zoo officials say it

Lowry Park Zoo's animals prove tough to track  -  Sep 23, 2008
Tampabay.com,A male giraffe born at the Montgomery Zoo in 2000 was transferred to Lowry Park Zoo in April 2007. Two days later, it was transferred to Salisbury's private

Owls and eagles fly high at library program  -  Sep 5, 2008
Prattville Progress,By Hamilton Richardson The Autauga-Prattville Public Library featured animals from the Montgomery Zoo Aug. 28. Education curator Jennifer Murphy and

There is plenty to do in Montgomery  -  Sep 7, 2008
Montgomery Advertiser,Ballet and the Beasts: The Montgomery Ballet and the Montgomery Zoo partner to provide an evening of dance and family entertainment on the zoo's grounds.

Volunteer opportunities  -  Sep 7, 2008
Montgomery Advertiser,Montgomery Zoo Education Department: Volunteers are needed for various projects such as Zoo Boo and to assist with the feeding and cleaning of educational

So what is 'Possum Day,' anyway?  -  Sep 3, 2008
Prattville Progress,...will include prizes for Possum Queen, a Sadie Hawkins Day race, a potato sack race, as well as a visit from Montgomery Zoo animals, face painting,

Enjoy 'ribbit' exhibit at Montgomery Zoo  -  Jul 26, 2008
Montgomery Advertiser,The Montgomery Zoo is getting in on the act, hosting 42 frogs from around the world as part of a special exhibit at the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum.

Hippo's honk, grunt and snort kept zookeepers chuckling  -  Jul 16, 2008
Charlotte Observer,Montgomery the hippopotamus, one of the original animals at the Riverbanks Zoo, which opened in 1974, died Tuesday. He had several chronic medical issues

Curious kids invited to Gulf Coast Exploreum  -  Aug 3, 2008
Montgomery Advertiser,...(If you want to see frogs a little closer to home, check out the Montgomery Zoo's frog exhibit in the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum through April 2009).

T'ville Public Library had 175 summer participants  -  Aug 7, 2008
The Thomasville Times,Didgerdoo Down Under (an Australian musical performance), the Montgomery Zoo, the Alabama Dairy Farmers Association and magician Chris Frings were the

Today's events at Montgomery Public Schools  -  Apr 22, 2008
Montgomery Advertiser,First-grade students at Morningview Elementary have been studying about caring for the Earth and will culminate their studies by visiting the Montgomery Zoo

It's sopping wet and will stay that way this afternoon  -  Apr 5, 2008
Montgomery Advertiser,But despite the rain, the Montgomery Zoo went ahead with plans for its Zoo Weekend and by noon, visitors were beginning to trickle through the gates.

RANTS AND RAVES: Audit cites Trenholm  -  Mar 29, 2008
Montgomery Advertiser,RAVE: For the Montgomery Zoo's new river otter exhibit, which opened to the public Friday. River otters are indigenous to Alabama, but in the wild they are

Otters play at new zoo exhibit  -  Mar 27, 2008
Montgomery Advertiser,An otter swims at the new North American River Otter exhibit at the Montgomery Zoo Thursday, March 27, 2008. The official opening of the exhibit is Friday.

Zoo's Animal Enrichment Day draws crowd  -  Feb 9, 2008
Montgomery Advertiser,...bear exhibit try to get snacks out of a barrel during animal enrichment day at the Montgomery Zoo in Montgomery, Ala. on Saturday February 9, 2008.

Choice Hotels Opens 34 New Hotels In January  -  Feb 6, 2008
Hotel Interactive, Inc.,...and close to nearby Faulkner University, Alabama State University, the Civil Rights Memorial, the Montgomery Zoo and the Rosa Parks Library and Museum.

Female elephant calf born at Montgomery Zoo  -  Nov 19, 2007
al.com,By Bill Rice, Sr. On Friday, November 9, 2007 at approximately 8 pm, a female African elephant was born at the Montgomery Zoo. The calf weighed in at 247

Many baby animals are on display at the Montgomery Zoo  -  Nov 16, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser,November 16, 2007 - Ginny, foreground, the baby Giraffe, takes straw from her sibling at the Montgomery Zoo in Montgomery, Ala. on Friday November 16, 2007.

It's a boy: Montgomery Zoo welcomes new baby  -  Nov 11, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser,By Jenn Rowell The latest addition to the Montgomery Zoo is a 247-pound, male baby elephant. His mother, Tina, gave birth to him Friday at about 8:30 pm

Newborn elephant exciting arrival for Montgomery Zoo  -  Nov 11, 2007
al.com,...(AP) — Tina and Sdudla will be given some time to bond with their newborn — a 247-pound female African elephant — before visitors to the Montgomery Zoo view

Hyundai donates $15000 to Montgomery Zoological Society  -  Nov 24, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser,...“The Montgomery Zoo has long been a family gathering place for citizens of the River Region and we are proud to be able to support the zoo’s efforts to

go! calendar  -  Nov 26, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser,Montgomery Zoo, Vandiver Boulevard. $8 for ages 3 and older (includes train rides); free for ages 2 and younger and Zoo Friends but train rides are $2;

Rants and Raves  -  Nov 16, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser,RAVE: For the baby elephant born last week at the Montgomery Zoo. He's the first elephant born at the zoo and only the third African elephant born in the

go! calendar  -  Nov 11, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser,Montgomery Zoo Open 9 am-5 pm daily. $8 for 13 and older, $5 for ages 3-12, $5 for ages 65 and older, and free for ages 2 and younger.

Going Green: Recycling in Montgomery  -  Nov 9, 2007
WSFA,To take matters to an extreme, the Montgomery Zoo is even recycling animal waste. It's sold as a fertilizer twice a year (in the fall and spring).

RANTS AND RAVES: Veterans' home problems continue  -  Nov 17, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser,Since then, they have volunteered at the Montgomery Zoo and made door hangers for individuals under hospice care. They will soon prepare meals for the

Military Appreciation Week  -  Nov 9, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser,...discounted admission at the Montgomery Zoo Saturday, free admission to the Civil Rights Memorial Center and discounted tours at Old Alabama Town.

New Zoo Baby Needs a Name  -  Oct 16, 2007
WSFA,The Montgomery Zoo is celebrating a new addition to the family and now they need the public's help to come up with a name. Jetta, the seven-year-old

Montgomery Zoo to Raise Rates  -  Oct 1, 2007
WSFA,According to Marcia Woodard, Deputy Director to the Montgomery Zoo, the increase in admission is due to the fact that the general cost of doing business has

Montgomery Zoo Rhinocerous Gives Birth  -  Oct 3, 2007
NBC13.com,By AP Jetta, the zoo's seven-year-old rhinoceros, gave birth to a new Indian Rhino calf. The mother and calf are doing well and are bonding.

Partners In Education Walk held at the Zoo  -  Sep 29, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser,SEPTEMBER 29, 2007 - The Caver High School marching band performs at the Partners In Education Walk for Montgomery Public Schools held at the Montgomery Zoo

Weekend events  -  Oct 20, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser,Montgomery Zoo, Vandiver Boulevard. $8 for ages 3 and older; $4 for Zoo Friends. 240-4900. "Clue: The Musical" dinner 6-7 pm with show at 7:30 pm today.

A little fun with loved ones  -  Oct 9, 2007
Scottsboro Daily Sentinel,Colton always loves going to the Montgomery Zoo. The zoo is one of those activities that never gets old. There is always something different happening there

go! calendar  -  Oct 15, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser,Montgomery Zoo Open 9 am-5 pm daily. $8 for 13 and older, $5 for ages 3-12, $5 for ages 65 and older, and free for ages 2 and younger.

New Baby in Town!  -  Oct 2, 2007
WSFA,Jetta came to the Montgomery Zoo from San Diego Wild Animal Park already expecting the big bundle. A name hasn't been given yet, but WSFA 12 News will let

go! calendar  -  Sep 30, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser,Montgomery Zoo Open 9 am-5 pm daily. $6 for 13 and older, $4 for ages 3-12, $4 for ages 65 and older, and free for ages 2 and younger. Train rides are $2.

Choice Opens 36 New Hotels In September  -  Oct 17, 2007
Hotel Interactive, Inc.,Suites hotel is conveniently located close to many historical landmarks and popular attractions, like the Montgomery Zoo and the Alabama State Capitol.

Local Churches to Hold Pet Blessings This Sunday  -  Oct 4, 2007
WSFA,Animals from the Montgomery Zoo will be present, along with pets from St. John's families and others from the community who wish to join in.

Animals at the Montgomery Zoo try to stay cool  -  Aug 10, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser,AUGUST 10, 2007 - An African elephant sprays itself with water to cool off in the afternoon heat at the Montgomery Zoo in Montgomery, Ala. on Friday August

Cost of a favorite snack food is on the rise  -  Aug 13, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser,Heart of Dixie Popcorn and Supply provides popcorn to the Montgomery Zoo, eight of Montgomery's city parks, the Montgomery Biscuits and vendors throughout

go! calendar  -  Aug 6, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser,Montgomery Zoo Open 9 am-5 pm daily. $6 for 13 and older, $4 for ages 3-12, $4 for ages 65 and older, and free for ages 2 and younger. Train rides are $2.

Owner Can Visit Armani the Monkey  -  Aug 9, 2007
WTOP,ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) - A Montgomery County judge says a Rockville woman facing charges of illegally owning a monkey should be allowed to visit the animal

Zoo director: facility in 'crisis mode' (Read EXTENDED INTERVIEW)  -  Jul 28, 2007
The Northwest Florida Daily News,San Diego Zoo, Lowery Park Zoo, Montgomery Zoo, Omaha Zoo, Fort Worth Zoo, a lot of big zoos are members. Q: What does The Zoo add to the community?

Performance on the Green benefits from fresh approach  -  Jul 27, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser,7 at the Montgomery Zoo in its annual Ballet and the Beasts concert. montgomeryadvertiser.com and its related sites are pleased to be able to offer its

Humane Society beats goal with silent auction  -  Jul 25, 2007
Montgomery Advertiser,There were family passes to the Montgomery Zoo, dining and shopping gift certificates from local businesses, fine jewelry and artworks, as well as sports

Montgomery Zoo's Christmas Light Festival  Nov 22, 2006
Annually, this event draws crowds of 30,000 or more who have made the Montgomery Zoo's Christmas Light Festival a part of their holiday tradition. ... - WSFA,

Holiday calendar of events  Nov 23, 2006
...day. 15th Annual Christmas Light Festival 5:30-9:30 pm daily Friday-Dec. 31. Montgomery Zoo. $6 for ages 3 and older. 240-4900. ... - Montgomery Advertiser,

MONTHLY STATE TRAVEL CALENDAR November  Oct 29, 2006
Nov. 19. Holiday Lights at the Zoo. Montgomery (Montgomery Zoo). Thousands of holiday lights illuminate the zoo in animal & Christmas themes. Admission. Nov. ... - Birmingham News,

Area Veterans Day events  Nov 11, 2006
...of Commerce's Military Appreciation Week, military personnel and their families will receive half-price admission today at the Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum ... - Montgomery Advertiser,

War Eagle Ceremonies Set for Georgia Game  Nov 9, 2006
...five years. Nova was born in captivity in the Montgomery Zoo in 1999 and was transferred to Auburn when he was six months old. The ... - BamaMag.com

Retirement ceremony set for mascot War Eagle VI  Nov 9, 2006
...recent years. Nova was born in captivity in the Montgomery Zoo in 1999 and transferred to Auburn six months later. The Southeastern ... - Mobile Register,

ALABAMA VOICES: Contributions of military deservedly celebrated  Nov 6, 2006
In addition, military members and their families with military ID Cards can get into the Montgomery Zoo on Nov. 11 for half price. ... - Montgomery Advertiser,
Meet the bachelor Jan 20, 2006
..."He's here on loan," said Doug Goode, director of the Montgomery Zoo. The Montgomery Zoo is borrowing him from Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, Fla. He arrived Jan. ...
Montgomery Advertiser,

PILEDRIVER: New Breed brings action to Chisholm Community Center Jan 8, 2006
...age groups.". Proceeds of the show will go to the center, located next to the Montgomery Zoo. "We're trying to give back. "Instead ...
Montgomery Advertiser,
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