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Sunset Zoo shows off these amphibious  -  Feb 24, 2008
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankThe scientific community is preparing for what some scientists believe may be a rather significant mass extinction - the loss of nearly one-third of the ...

Engineer-physicist creates intricate paper artworks depicting bugs A ...  -  Aug 9, 2009
Pay-Per-View - Topeka Capital-Journal - HighBeam ResearchBrief Sunset Zoo announces classes Sunset Zoo invites the public to learn how to relax like animals. Zoo Yoga is a new adult education series at Sunset Zoo. ...

Benefit raises funds for new Kansas State U. zoo education building |...  -  Jun 8, 2007
Pay-Per-View - University Wire - HighBeam ResearchSunset Zoo has experienced tremendous growth in the number of youth visiting and ... Sunset Zoo is hoping to receive a $2 million bond from the city of ...

Sunset Zoo has seen the births of several animals this year  -  Aug 23, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankIn the past few months zoo keepers have been earning their stripes, helping with the conception and births of two snow leopard cubs, two sloth bear cubs and ...

Sunset Zoo chimp painting sells for $250 online  -  Sep 18, 2008
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankAn original piece of art painted by the chimpanzees at the Sunset Zoo sold for $250 in an auction held Sept. 16, according to zoo administrators. ...

Sunset Zoo Public Meeting  -  Aug 19, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSunset Zoo officials will be meeting with an architect from 7:30 to 8:30 Aug. 23, at the Manhattan Fire Station Meeting Room on Kimball Avenue, ...

Alma First Grade Adventure Day At The Sunset Zoo .  -  Aug 3, 2006
Wabaunsee County Signal-Enterprise - Google News ArchiveALMA FIRST GRADE ADVENTURE DAY AT THE SUNSET ZOO . We went to the Sunset Zoo. First we saw some animals. We saw flamingoes, goats, tor toises, a pelican and ...

Alma First Grade Adventure Day At The Sunset Zoo .  -  Oct 12, 2006
Wabaunsee County Signal-Enterprise - Google News ArchiveALMA FIRST GRADE ADVENTURE DAY AT THE SUNSET ZOO . We went to the Sunset Zoo. First we saw some animals. We saw flamingoes, goats, tor toises, a pelican and ...

Sunset Zoo Zoos Zoo and Aquarium Visitor  -  Mar 7, 2007
Zoo and Aquarium Visitor NewsSnooze with the animals at the ZOO! Overnight guests will participate in a night hike through the zoo, create animal enrichments, and go behind the scenes ...

EVENTS Go get Grandma | Article from The Topeka Capital-Journal | …  -  Sep 3, 2006
Pay-Per-View - Topeka Capital-Journal - HighBeam Research24, Sunset Zoo in Manhattan will have Retire to the Zoo Day, ... Sunset Zoo hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children ...

Sunset Zoo presents Military Appreciation  -  Nov 7, 2008
Kansas State CollegianBy Amelia Wiederaenders. Sunset Zoo will grant free admission to all from 9 am to 5 pm Saturday in honor of the sacrifices soldiers and their families have ...

ALMA FIRST GRADE ADVENTURE DAY AT THE SUNSET ZOO .  -  Aug 3, 2006
Signal-Enterprise - Google News ArchiveWe went to the Sunset Zoo. First we saw some animals. We saw flamingoes, goats, tor toises, a pelican and cheetahs. Next, we went to our first station. ...

Kansas zoo babies are an adorable but effective tool to educate public  -  Apr 18, 2009
Hutchinson NewsA baby chimp born last fall at the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan is a crowd-pleaser. But little Nia is more than that, said Scott Shoemaker, the Sunset Zoo's ...

New center would expand zoo's educational opportunities  -  Aug 12, 2007
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSunset Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which holds its zoos to ... The Sunset Zoo is the SSP coordinator for Colobus monkeys, ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Sunset Zoo  -  Aug 12, 2007
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankManhattan Mercury, The : Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, ...

Later than usual, annual event begins...at the zoo  -  Jul 19, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankThe Sunset Zoo will host the first four concerts, set to kick off July 31 on the Chautauqua Stage ... The Sunset Zoo has held concerts on the stage before. ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Apr 14, 2006
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankThirty-six years later, Manhattan's Sunset Zoo epitomizes the very spirit ... Of the more than 5000 "zoos" in the U.S., the Sunset Zoo is one of only 210 to ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  May 7, 2008
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankThis Saturday, May 10, the Friends of Sunset Zoo will host the second Wine in the Wild wine-tasting, "Jewels and Jazz," to raise funds for the Zoo's ...

Wildcats, wild times at the zoo  -  Sep 22, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankThe Sunset Zoo offers free admission to any grandparents, provided they pay ... 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Sunset Zoo. Grandparents get in free when accompanied by ...

Kansas State U.-area zoo housing one of oldest grizzly bears in...  -  Aug 20, 2007
Pay-Per-View - University Wire - HighBeam ResearchSunset Zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which keeps a record of ... Sunset Zoo is open 360 days a year, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ...

CUTE, BUT ALSO A SIGN OF HOPEBABIES HELP ZOOS RAISE …  -  Apr 10, 2009
$2.95 - Wichita Eagle - NewsBankA baby chimp born last fall at the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan is a crowd-pl easer. But little Nia is more than that, said Scott Shoemaker, the Sunset Zoo's ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Sep 20, 2006
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankFriends of Sunset Zoo have been. essential partners in growth, success ... The Sunset Zoo hosted a special event Saturday to thank a very integral part of ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : CITY OF MANHATTAN  -  Apr 17, 2008
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSUNSET ZOO ZOO MAINT TECH $33429.18. HINKEL DANIEL PW/STREET EQUIP OPER. ... SUNSET ZOO MAINT WORKER II $29198.61. IVEY DARREN FIRE/OPS FIREFIGHTER II ...

Yep, the old grizzly's still hanging in there  -  Feb 15, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankBrownie has lived at Sunset Zoo since 1968; he came here from a circus in Oklahoma and will still do some circus-type tricks, including waving. ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Sep 20, 2006
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankJaimie O'Shea703 North First St.Friends of Sunset Zoo have beenessential partners ... According to Scott Shoemaker, Sunset Zoo director, the contribution of ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : CITY OF MANHATTAN SALARIES continued …  -  Apr 13, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankGREENING LISA SPECIAL SUNSET ZOO ANIMAL KEEPER II $25536.47 ... HILL JR RICHARD PARKS/SUNSET ZOO ZOO MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN $37796.31 ...

Anteater, wallaby both give birth at Kansas zoo | Article from...  -  Oct 22, 2007
Pay-Per-View - University Wire - HighBeam ResearchSunset Zoo General Curator Mark Ryan said signs of the newborn wallaby, called a joey, were first visible about a month ago when the mother -- Toowoomba ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Apr 14, 2006
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankThirty-six years later, Manhattan's Sunset Zoo epitomizes the very spirit ... Of the more than 5000 "zoos" in the U.S., the Sunset Zoo is one of only 210 to ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Notices  -  May 6, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankMotherÕs Day at Sunset Zoo ÊÊAll mothers will be admitted free of charge to the Sunset Zoo when they bring their children with them on MotherÕs Day, May 8. ...

Zoo's chimps produce work for auction  -  Sep 9, 2008
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankAn original painting by the chimps of Sunset Zoo will be up for grabs at the Association of Zoos and Aquariums's first-ever auction featuring animal artwork ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Feb 6, 2007
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSunset Zoo lost a valuable and cherished part of its animal collection this past ... Because of his importance to all of us, the Friends of Sunset Zoo is ...

August calendar - What's going on?  -  Jul 25, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBank9:30 am to 4:30 pm Sunset Zoo. Children under 12 admitted FREE of charge when accompanied by a paying adult. Cost: $4/Adult. 8Cox Bros. ...

Zoo's sign destroyed  -  Jun 26, 2008
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankA delivery truck's trailer got caught in the arch of the Sunset Zoo and caused extensive damage Wednesday afternoon. Around noon June 25, driver Scott Gray, ...

Wolf-dog found at Sunset Zoo, euthanized  -  Jul 9, 2006
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankA wolf-dog hybrid that had generated numerous calls to authorities is no longer a threat after animal control officers cornered the creature in Sunset ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Mar 30, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBank...from education center at Sunset Zoo. To the Editor:. As a parent, I am so thankful to have the benefit of the Sunset Zoo summer educational programs ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Feb 6, 2007
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankBecause of his importance to all of us, the Friends of Sunset Zoo is ... He came to Sunset Zoo in 1977, where he entertained children and adults alike for ...

ATTRACTIONS A little creepy | Article from The Topeka Capital-Journal...  -  Oct 22, 2006
Pay-Per-View - Topeka Capital-Journal - HighBeam ResearchSchlageck said the Beach Museum of Art, K-State's Insect Zoo and Sunset Zoo in Manhattan are collaborating on the exhibition ... students in grades K-2 will ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Jun 23, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBank...of Sunset Zoo, City of Manhattan. To the Editor:. I recently realized that my Friends of the Sunset Zoo pass had expired, and we were planning a trip that ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Mar 22, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankCome to the Sunset Zoo Open House on Saturday, March 28th This is ... Sunset Zoo is one of only 10 percent of the zoos in the nation that are accredited. ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Jun 23, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankJones a superb representativeof Sunset Zoo, City of ManhattanTo the ... I contacted Tammy Jones at Sunset Zoo and asked how I could ensure that the card ...

Manhattan Mercury, The (KS)  -  May 3, 2007
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankFeaturing a 10K & 5K race beginning and ending at Sunset Zoo, 2333 Oak Street. ... 28ZOObilation at Sunset Zoo, noon. Kick off summer with the zoo. ...

This Week in the Arts  -  Jun 7, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankCelebrate Zoo and Aquarium Month at Sunset Zoo, all month. Sunset Zoo Kids Free Day, 9:30 am-5 pm Bounce House 11 am-3 pm each Saturday until school begins. ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Apr 20, 2006
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankMany Manhattanites who used to take their children to Sunset Zoo when it was a ... Compared to Brownie, everyone else at Sunset Zoo is a youngster. ...

City bond election decision looms  -  Mar 2, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBank...which collectively would raise the tax rate from 7.3 to 7.55 percent, would fund improvements on three community pools and an addition at Sunset Zoo. ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Jun 5, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSince 1934 Sunset Zoo has maintained its cultural and educational leadership in Manhattan through the support of the community and volunteerism of its ...

Three votes in one That's the city's apparent course toward an April...  -  Dec 24, 2008
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSupporters of Sunset Zoo would like to construct a new entrance facility, one that would allow them to relocate the present gift house to a location they ...

Big Mac: A tale of airplanes and wild love  -  Feb 2, 2007
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankThe somebody was Mac, the patriarchal Sunset Zoo chimpanzee, whose death was announced ... Mac came to Sunset Zoo from the St. Louis Zoo in March of 1977. ...

Zoo grant money depends on bond issue  -  Sep 19, 2006
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankManhattan's Sunset Zoo stands to receive $300000 as part of the second year of grant funds awarded to community agencies by the Caroline F. Peine Charitable ...

Combine science, fun in Discovery Center  -  Mar 27, 2008
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBank2) Sunset Zoo Education Facility - The zoo wants to build an education facility ... It also seems as if the education facility needs of Sunset Zoo could be ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Mar 19, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankAttendance at Sunset Zoo exceeded 60000 people in 2008. ... Sunset Zoo offers hands-on enviromriental education which exceeds local, state and national ...

Briefly | Article from The Topeka Capital-Journal | HighBeam Research  -  Apr 22, 2007
Pay-Per-View - Topeka Capital-Journal - HighBeam ResearchSunset Zoo's Party for the Planet and celebrate Earth Day, 1 to 4 p.m. today, Sunset Zoo, Manhattan. Support Sunset Zoo's Eco Cell recycling program by ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Apr 20, 2006
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankMany Manhattanites who used to take their children to Sunset Zoo when it was a ... Compared to Brownie, everyone else at Sunset Zoo is a youngster. ...

City to proceed with education facility  -  Oct 25, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSunset Zoo is looking for partners to help fund the facility. Officials anticipate that between naming opportunities, fundraising and grant and foundation ...

Community Article  -  May 8, 2008
Manhattan MercuryMother's Day at the Sunset Zoo is 9:30 am-5 pm Sunday. ... Sunset Zoo Manhattan Arts Center Bird House Acoustic Music Series presents bluegrass sensation ...

Engineer creates insect origami  -  Aug 8, 2009
Topeka Capital-Journal - Topeka Capital JournalSchlageck said the Beach Museum of Art, K-State's Insect Zoo and Sunset Zoo in Manhattan are collaborating on the exhibition and its accompanying ...

Start of classes, time to celebrate, right?  -  Aug 18, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankProceeds benefit the historic schoolhouse.n Wildcat Week at Sunset Zoo begins. 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Sunset Zoo. K-State students, faculty and staff admitted ...

Weekend events take a turn toward campus, but not exclusively  -  Aug 23, 2007
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankWelcome Back Students to Sunset Zoo, through Sunday, 9:30 am-5 pm Half price ... Sunset Zoo, 2333 Oak Street. 1st Infantry Division Band's CG Concert, ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Aug 1, 2006
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankHow about bringing your children or grandchildren to Sunset Zoo? ... Sunset Zoo is within walking distance for many and just a short ride for others. ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Mar 23, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSaturday, March 28 is Community Appreciation Day at Sunset Zoo, and admission for all ... One educational animal Sunset Zoo hopes to add is the swift fox. ...

Business Briefs  -  Nov 23, 2008
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSunset Zoo was recently named a 2008 Groundwater Guardian green site by the ... Sunset Zoo earned this designation based on its current practices related to ...

When it's OK to wet your pants ...  -  Aug 5, 2007
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankInquiring minds were posed these questions at a steamy Sunset Zoo Saturday ... In all, most families agreed that the Sunset Zoo was onto something with the ...

Summer QUEST  -  May 19, 2006
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSunset Zoo Kids from ages 4 to 13 who are interested in animals have a variety of ... It's $70 per session without a Friends of the Sunset Zoo membership, ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Mar 26, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBank...for a small investment in Sunset Zoo. To the Editor: ... We serve on the Sunset Zoo Trust and have been working to create a lasting endowment that will ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Jun 5, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankÊÊSince 1934 Sunset Zoo has maintained its cultural and educational leadership in Manhattan through the support of the community and volunteerism of its ...

Your post-holiday dessert course  -  Jul 5, 2007
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankFOSZ Free Kids Day, 9:30 am-4:30 pm Sunset Zoo. Kids under 12 receive free admission courtesy of Friends of the Sunset Zoo. Sunset Zoo ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Aug 1, 2006
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankHow about bringing your children or grandchildren to Sunset Zoo? ... Sunset Zoo is within walking distance for many and just a short ride for others. ...

This Week in the Arts  -  Jun 21, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSunset Zoo. Voices from the Heart concert, 2 pm Voices from the Heart is an ensemble of ... Sunset Zoo. "Blown Away" Open House, 1-3 pm Be blown away by the ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Notices  -  Oct 19, 2008
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankThe public is invited to "Three Cups of Tea at Sunset Zoo", a "One Book, One Community" event in accord ... Visit the Sunset Zoo Web site for more information.

This Week in the Arts  -  Jun 5, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankToday Free Kid's Day at Sunset Zoo. 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Sunset Zoo. Children under 12 are admitted free of charge when accompanied with a paying adult. ...

club NEWS  -  Mar 15, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankThe sales tax would not pay all of the $3.9 million dollar cost, but would serve to leverage private money from Friends of the Sunset Zoo, ...

Manhattan Mercury, The (KS)  -  Oct 22, 2006
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankCommerce Bank and Kemper Foundationsupport Sunset Zoo Commerce Bank of ... The new zoo facility will allow Sunset Zoo to grow proportionately with the ...

June Calendar What's going on?  -  Jun 1, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBank9:30 am-4:30 pm Sunset Zoo. Children under 12 are admitted FREE when accompanied with a paying adult. $4/Adults. 5Yard Art Classics Car Club Show & Shine. ...

This Week in the Arts  -  Apr 22, 2007
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankToday Join Sunset Zoo's Party for the Planet: Celebrate Earth Day at Sunset Zoo, from 1-4 pm Sign-up for the zoo's newest conservation initiative, ...

Baby animals across state help raise public awareness of nature .  -  Apr 19, 2009
Lawrence Journal-World - Google News ArchiveA baby chimp born last fall at the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan is a crowd-pleaser. But little Nia is more than that, said Scott Shoemaker, the Sunset . ...

Article: Community calendar - The Topeka Capital-Journal | HighBeam …  -  Mar 16, 2008
Pay-Per-View - Topeka Capital-Journal - HighBeam ResearchAll about eggs - It isn't a hunt, but visitors to Sunset Zoo can learn about egg-laying mammals at the EGGstravaganza ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Notices  -  Aug 9, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSunset Zoo. Tyler Gregory and The Blue Shuffle, 8 pm KatHouse Lounge. ... Sunset Zoo. Destruction Framed: Photographs of the Chapman/Manhattan Tornado, ...

This Week in the Arts  -  Jul 26, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSunset Zoo. Junction City Arts Council presents The New Aggregation Band, ... Sunset Zoo. Tyler Gregory & The Blue Shuffle, 8 pm Manhattan City Park. ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Letters to the Editor  -  Apr 5, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankHowever, many people who haven't visited Sunset Zoo since their kids grew up may not realize the important role it plays in education, rather than simply ...

A week in the arts in Manhattan  -  Nov 6, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankFriday Military Appreciation Day at Sunset Zoo. 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Sunset Zoo. In honor of our nation's military personnel and veterans, ...

Local clubs and meetings  -  Jan 18, 2009
Topeka Capital-Journal - Topeka Capital JournalInformational meeting for Sunset Zoo Explorer Post's training and volunteer opportunities for teens ages 14 to 17 who have an interest in animals and ...

Community Article  -  Jun 4, 2007
Manhattan Mercury17Sunday Father‚s Day at the Sunset Zoo, 9:30 am-4:30 pm Sunset Zoo. Father‚s get in free with paying child. 17Grammy winner Loretta Lynn, ...

Manhattan Mercury, The (KS)  -  Feb 11, 2007
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSunset Zoo recognizedby statewide association The Kansas Zoo Educators (KZE), ... The Sunset Zoo serves over 42000 people in Central Kansas annually.

This Week in the Arts  -  Jun 14, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSunset Zoo Ambassador Program, 1 pm and 3 pm Free Zoo Ambassador Program (ZAP). ... Sunset Zoo Chautauqua Theater. Fun facts about early Manhattan ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Notices  -  Nov 9, 2006
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankMilitary appreciation day at Sunset Zoo Sunset Zoo will be offering a military appreciation day that ... Sunset Zoo has also switched to winter hours. ...

club NEWS  -  Mar 22, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSunset Zoo is ranked in the top 10 percent of zoos nationwide and is the number-one attraction in Manhattan with 42000 attending educational programs each ...

This Week in the Arts  -  Aug 21, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankÈ familyAll Week Wildcat Week at Sunset Zoo. 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Sunset Zoo. K-State students, faculty and staff admitted half price with a K-State ID. ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Notices  -  Jan 15, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankThe Manhattan Town Center will host the Klicks for Kids Heart Gallery in Center Court Jan. 20-27. Klicks for Kids is a collaborative effort by the Kansas ...

Club News  -  May 6, 2007
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankContinuing our series "Zoo to You," Bruce McMillan introduced Rachel Soash, the Education Curator at Sunset Zoo since 2003. ...

Bang-up weekend as 4th prelude  -  Jun 29, 2006
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSunset Zoo. 11 am to 5 pm $2 for adults and $1 for children. ... Sunset Zoo. 9:30 am -4:30 pm Kids get in free courtesy of Friends of Sunset Zoo. ...

Big weekend at Arts Center  -  Jan 8, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSee how the Sunset Zoo Keepers encourage the animal collections' ... Sunset Zoo. K-State men's basketball vs. Oklahoma, 1 pm K-State women's basketball vs. ...

July calendar  -  Jul 1, 2007
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBank7 Friends of the Sunset Zoo Free Kids Day, 9:30 am-4:30 pm Sunset Zoo. ... Sunset Zoo. 7 Live music featuring Dave Parks, 8 pm Advance tickets $8 or $10 at ...

This week in the arts  -  Jan 4, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSee how the Sunset Zoo Keepers encourage the animal collections' curiosity, ... Sunset Zoo. Jazz Brunch featuring the Kelly McCarty Trio, 10 am-noon. ...

Eggsactly the way to end spring break  -  Mar 24, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBank...n "EGGstravaganza" Sunset Zoo. 1-4:30 pm $4/adults, $2/Kids ages 2-12. Hop over to Sunset Zoo and learn about egg-laying animals during this annual favorite ...

Briefly | Article from The Topeka Capital-Journal | HighBeam Research  -  Jan 18, 2009
Pay-Per-View - Topeka Capital-Journal - HighBeam ResearchInformational meeting for Sunset Zoo Explorer Post's training and volunteer opportunities for teens ages 14 to 17 who have an interest in animals and ...

This week in the Arts  -  May 11, 2008
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankMother's Day at the Sunset Zoo, 9:30 am-5 pm Mothers get in free with a paying child. Sunset Zoo. KSU Gardens Iris Day, noon-4 pm For information, ...

It's a family weekend  -  Jun 18, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankAlso, the Sunset Zoo is hosting a Father's Day "Kite In" from 9:30 am-5 pm Sunday. All fathers will be admitted to the Zoo free with a paying child. ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Notices  -  Sep 26, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSunset Zoo officials will be meeting with architect WDM Design next week to discuss the design for a proposed education facility at the zoo. ...

This week in the arts  -  Apr 26, 2009
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankEarth Day at the Sunset Zoo, 9:30 am-5 pm Cost: $4 adults, $2 children. FOSZ free. Also Walk and Rock at the Zoo, 1 pm A 4-mile walk. ...

Manhattan Mercury, The : Notices  -  Sep 26, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankSunset zoo to discuss education facility Sunset Zoo officials will be meeting with architect WDM Design next week to discuss the design for a proposed ...

What's happening for seniors  -  May 13, 2005
$1.95 - Manhattan Mercury - NewsBankJUNE 7-Sign-up deadline for Senior Fun Day at Sunset Zoo. Call 587-2727. JUNE 7-Trip to Abilene for Historic Trolley Tour, lunch Eisenhower museum-9 am. to ...

Philly Zoo Stays Open Late Thursday for Sunset Safari  -  ‎Jul 15, 2009‎
KYW1060.com...by KYW's Karin Phillips The Philadelphia Zoo is holding a Sunset Safari Thursday evening, giving visitors a rare look at the zoo in the evening.

Zoo's population grows as two hyenas arrive  -  ‎Mar 6, 2009‎
Manhattan MercuryA pair of spotted hyenas arrived at Sunset Zoo in late January and have since remained in quarantine. The quarantine period usually lasts about 30 days,

City OKs measures for April ballot  -  ‎Mar 4, 2009‎
Manhattan Mercury...asking whether separate sales-tax increases of up to 0.25 percent should be used to finance an addition at Sunset Zoo, as well as improvements for the

Local clubs and meetings  -  Jan 17, 2009
Topeka Capital Journal,Informational meeting for Sunset Zoo Explorer Post's training and volunteer opportunities for teens ages 14 to 17 who have an interest in animals and

Sunset Zoo presents Military Appreciation  -  Nov 7, 2008
Kansas State Collegian,Sunset Zoo will grant free admission to all from 9 am to 5 pm Saturday in honor of the sacrifices soldiers and their families have made, said Allie Lousch,

After the election, ideas for weekend  -  Nov 6, 2008
Manhattan Mercury,Some other local role models will be recognized during Military Appreciation Day at the Sunset Zoo, 9:30 am to 5 pm Saturday. Help Fort Riley's Warrior

Students volunteer through Community Service Week, BIG  -  Oct 24, 2008
Kansas State Collegian,...play with kids and plan a healthy snack for them; at the Sunset Zoo, volunteers help with Spooktacular, an educational Halloween open house for kids.

Sunset Zoo chimp painting sells for $250 online  -  Sep 18, 2008
Manhattan Mercury,An original piece of art painted by the chimpanzees at the Sunset Zoo sold for $250 in an auction held Sept. 16, according to zoo administrators.

It's a girl  -  Sep 16, 2008
Manhattan Mercury,Sunset Zoo is celebrating the birth of its first baby chimpanzee in a decade — a yet-to-be-named baby girl, born Sept. 10 to mom and dad Hazina and Julian.

Sunset Zoo receives environmental award  -  Aug 7, 2008
Manhattan Mercury,Sunset Zoo developed a "Go Green!" program to educate families, businesses and schools to augment existing recycling and sustainability programs,

Pollution Prevention Awards Presented at Kansas Environmental ...  -  Aug 8, 2008
Kansas City infoZine,The mission of Sunset Zoo is "to inspire conservation of the natural world." Sunset Zoo developed the Go Green! program to educate families, businesses and

Citizens Academy signups under way  -  Aug 12, 2008
Manhattan Mercury,...•July 11: Quality of Life and Sunset Zoo — Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department and the zoo. Applications will be accepted through Monday, Sept.

With temperatures soaring, Manhattan looks to chill out  -  Aug 4, 2008
Manhattan Mercury,Arlianix Alemany, 7, in the blue swimsuit, and Vivianna Castro, 6, get blasted by water by firefighter Matt Carlson Saturday at Sunset Zoo.

Mercury recognized in national contest  -  Jul 18, 2008
Manhattan Mercury,Bill Felber, second place, best obituary, for coverage of the death of Big Mac, the Sunset Zoo chimpanzee. Josh Kinder, second place, best sports story,

Wine in the Wild: Jewels & Jazz  -  Apr 17, 2008
KSNT,Spend an evening with Friends of Sunset Zoo during their second annual Wine in the Wild wine tasting event at Sunset Zoological Park, Saturday, May 10.

Volunteers celebrate Community Appreciation Day  -  Apr 14, 2008
Kansas State Collegian,Sunset Zoo chose Dino Day as a theme to get children excited, said program assistant Krista Wertz, graduate student in psychology.

Weekend events are 'Fantastick!'  -  Apr 24, 2008
Manhattan Mercury,Sunset Zoo Winter Education Programs: The Reintroduction of the Black-Footed Ferret, 7 pm Samantha Wisely, assistant professor of biology at K-State,

Rain or shine, cancer relay runs Friday  -  Apr 10, 2008
Manhattan Mercury,Sunset Zoo Community Appreciation and Dino Day, noon-5 pm Free. Live music, Academy of Country Music's 2005 Female Vocalist of the Year Sara Evans,

Local news briefs  -  Nov 2, 2007
Lansing State Journal,Potter Park itself still will be open from a half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset. Zoo admission will be free through the end of February

City: Well, we had to try  -  Nov 11, 2007
Manhattan Mercury,...$31.7 million for a new indoor recreation/aquatics center in cico Park, as well as funds for Sunset Zoo, soccer fields and renovation of Northview Pool.

Resident voters reject Quality of Life bond intended to create ...  -  Nov 8, 2007
Kansas State Collegian,...and aquatic center, a soccer complex, the renovation and expansion of the Northview swimming pool, and a new Sunset Zoo education and visitors center.

Local news briefs  -  02 Nov 2007
Lansing State Journal,Potter Park itself still will be open from a half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset. Zoo admission will be free through the end of February

Sunset Zoo organizes event  -  Oct 29, 2007
Kansas State Collegian,Knepper said Sunset Zoo started planning for this year's Spooktacular as soon as last year's event was finished. Julie and Curtis Ritz, zoo visitors,

Sunset Zoo Spooktacular  -  Oct 26, 2007
Manhattan Mercury,Travel Sunset Zoo's treat trails during our pirate-y spooktacular on Saturday and Sunday, from 12-5 pm Walk the plank o' conservation, visit the pirates'

November - What's going on?  -  Oct 31, 2007
Manhattan Mercury,Manhattan Catholic Schools, 306 S Juliette 11 Sunset Zoo's Military Appreciation Day, 9:30 am-4:30 pm Free day for everyone at the Zoo. Sunset Zoo 11 German

The Wildcats hope to appropriately spook Baylor on Saturday  -  Oct 25, 2007
Manhattan Mercury,Finally Sunset Zoo will host its Spooktacular from noon-5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Children and adults are encouraged to dress in costume.

Quality vs. Cost  -  Oct 14, 2007
Manhattan Mercury,...•Sunset Zoo Education and Visitor's Center: Zoo entrance, classroom space, gift shop, administration space, customer service space, restrooms.

It's in the air  -  Oct 4, 2007
Kansas State Collegian,Choosing the name of the new otters at the Sunset Zoo went for $225. A signed K-State game football went for $265, and an invite to a private tasting and

New center would expand zoo's educational opportunities  -  Jul 23, 2007
Manhattan Mercury,If the Quality of Life bond issue passes in the November election, Sunset Zoo may be able to build a new education building. The zoo currently has a small

Jessica Grant jgrant@themercury.com  -  Aug 5, 2007
Manhattan Mercury,Inquiring minds were posed these questions at a steamy Sunset Zoo Saturday as part of its Water Safari. In addition to games intended to soak participants,

What's going on?  -  Jul 30, 2007
Manhattan Mercury,Sunset Zoo 4 Salvation Army Summer Book Club, 1-2 pm Open to all children pre-school through 6th grade. Parents or caregivers should plan to attend with

K-State Sports  -  Aug 16, 2007
Manhattan Mercury,In other words, if you don't give us our water park, then we won't give you a soccer complex, we won't replace a PUBLIC community pool, and Sunset Zoo can

Mail-in bond votes to be counted Nov. 6  -  Aug 15, 2007
Manhattan Mercury,...replacement of Northview Pool for about $2.5 million, and a new Sunset Zoo education and visitor's center for approximately $3.5 million.

News & Features Article  -  Aug 2, 2007
Manhattan Mercury,Cool off with a Diet Pepsi and bring the kids to Pepsi Kids Free Day & Water Safari, noon-4 pm Saturday at the Sunset Zoo. Kids under 12 get in free,

K-State Sports  -  Aug 13, 2007
Manhattan Mercury,...replacement of the Northview Pool; a new family indoor recreation and aquatic center; and a Sunset Zoo education and visitors' center.



Lake Superior Zoo names director  Sep 14, 2006
...animal welfare.". The Sunset Zoo has been accredited since 1989, Shoemaker said, giving credit to Gulker for that achievement. Keeping ... - Duluth News Tribune,

FIVE SLAM DUNKS  Sep 21, 2006
Friday. (785) 539-3255. 5. Sunset Zoo, 2333 Oak St. Small enough for a two- to three-hour stroll but some great exhibits. Tigers ... - Kansas City Star,

Bison find safe home in the Flint Hills  Sep 13, 2006
He was a zookeeper at Manhattan's Sunset Zoo, but he wanted to open a bison reserve to represent native animals in their proper place. ... - 49abcnews.com,
Birth sets the stage for monkey business Mar 23, 2006
...mimics how the monkeys live in their natural habitat, so it's likely the infant female won't leave the zoo, said the general curator at Sunset Zoo in Manhattan ...
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