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Date |
Event |
February 2, 2009
Monday
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Prairie Dog Day
Red River Rye will be make his forth annual
appearance at the zoo in celebration of Prairie Dog Day 2009.
Learn more about how important prairie dogs are to the
ecosystem, natural ranges in Texas & Oklahoma
http://www.prairiedogday.net/
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March 17, 2009
Tuesday
(10am-4pm) |
Frank Buck’s Birthday
Join us in celebrating Frank
“Bring ‘Em Back Alive” Buck’s birthday. In honor of Frank
Buck’s birthday zoo admission will be a buck a head ($1).
Enjoy birthday cake while it lasts!
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April 6, 2009
Monday
(9am-5pm) |
Zoo Hours change to Spring hours (9am-5pm daily)
Schools groups contact
education coordinator @ 940-727-9097 or
rherman@cogtx.org
for programs. |
April 11, 2009
Saturday
(8am)
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Breakfast With The Easter Bunny
Pre- registration and pre-payment required.
Join us for our 3rd annual Easter celebration!
Tickets $8 for adults (12 & up) $6 for children. Gates open @
8am egg scramble/hunt begins at 8:15 sharp, areas divided by
age group. Enjoy a family friendly breakfast in the Leonard
Park Pavilion with the Easter Bunny following the egg
scramble. Meet some Easter Bunny’s furry friends.
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June 8-12, 2009
Mon.-Fri.
(9am-4pm) |
Junior Zoo Crew Orientation
Application, essay and interview
required prior to acceptance into this awesome teen volunteer
program, click here for details.
Orientation is required for all teen volunteers, no
exceptions. |
June 15-19, 2009
Mon.-Fri.
(9am-4pm) |
Zoo Summer Day Camp
Session I (6-8yrs) The Kingdom |
June 20, 2009
Saturday
(8:00pm) |
Zoo Tunes
Bring
a date, spread out a blanket on the grassy hillside, enjoy
music.
Musical group TBA. |
June 22-26, 2009
Mon.-Fri.
(9am-4pm) |
Zoo Summer Day Camp
Session II
(8-13 yrs) The Travelling Explorer |
July 5, 2009
Saturday
(7:30am) |
Zoo Inspiration
Attention photographers, videographers,
artist, animal lovers and more...this is an opportunity for
you to experience the zoo collection at their most active,
during the coolest part of the day. |
July 7-11, 2009
Mon.-Fri.
(9am-4pm) |
Zoo Summer Day Camp
Session III
Amazing Animals (6-8yrs)
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July 14-18, 2009
Mon.-Fri.
(9am-4pm) |
Zoo Summer Day Camp
Session IV WILD Jobs (8-13yrs.)
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July 20, 2009
Saturday
(8pm) |
Zoo Tunes
Bring
a date, spread out a blanket on the grassy hillside, enjoy
music.
Musical group TBA. |
August
2,
2009
Saturday
(7:30am) |
Zoo Inspiration
Attention photographers, videographers,
artist, animal lovers and more...this is an opportunity for
you to experience the zoo collection at their most active,
during the coolest part of the day. |
August 4,
2009
Tuesday
(7pm-9am) |
Camper Over Night
For campers who have attended one of the
June or July Zoo Day Camp Sessions and want to come back and
experience the zoo at night. Limited space available.
Cost: $35 per camper. Includes evening snack, breakfast and
material fees.
Pre-registration and
pre-payment required.
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August 15,
2009
Saturday
(8pm) |
Zoo Tunes
Bring
a date, spread out a blanket on the grassy hillside, enjoy
music.
Musical group TBA. |
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August 22, 2009
Saturday
(9am-5pm)
|
Police &
Fire Appreciation Day
Police & Fire personnel show valid badge for free admission to
the zoo for them and their immediate family. |
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August 31, 2009 |
Zoo Hours change to Fall hours (10am-4pm daily)
Schools groups contact
education coordinator @ 940-727-9097 or
rherman@cogtx.org
for programs and to arrange for earlier admission. |
September 2,
2009
Wednesday
(10am) |
Stroller Safari
For adults with infants, toddlers, and Pre-K children who are
excited about animals and nature and who want a more hands-on
experience learning about Frank Buck Zoo’s animal family.
Meets at a different animal exhibit each week of the series.
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September
5, 2009
Saturday
(10am-12pm) |
Educator Open
Educators get
in free when they show their school id badge. Take a walk on
the wild side! Learn about on-site and outreach programs
available to schools, overnight packages and more. Take home
resources.
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September 9,
2009
Wednesday
(10am) |
Stroller Safari
For adults with infants, toddlers, and Pre-K children who are
excited about animals and nature and who want a more hands-on
experience learning about Frank Buck Zoo’s animal family.
Meets at a different animal exhibit each week of the series.
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September 16,
2009
Wednesday
(10am) |
Stroller Safari
For adults with infants, toddlers, and Pre-K children who are
excited about animals and nature and who want a more hands-on
experience learning about Frank Buck Zoo’s animal family.
Meets at a different animal exhibit each week of the series.
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September 23,
2009
Wednesday
(10am) |
Stroller Safari
For adults with infants, toddlers, and Pre-K children who are
excited about animals and nature and who want a more hands-on
experience learning about Frank Buck Zoo’s animal family.
Meets at a different animal exhibit each week of the series.
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September 30,
2009
Wednesday
(10am) |
Stroller Safari
For adults with infants, toddlers, and Pre-K children who are
excited about animals and nature and who want a more hands-on
experience learning about Frank Buck Zoo’s animal family.
Meets at a different animal exhibit each week of the series.
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October
7, 2009
Wednesday
(10am) |
Stroller Safari
For adults with infants, toddlers, and Pre-K children who are
excited about animals and nature and who want a more hands-on
experience learning about Frank Buck Zoo’s animal family.
Meets at a different animal exhibit each week of the series.
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October
14, 2009
Wednesday
(10am) |
Stroller Safari
For adults with infants, toddlers, and Pre-K children who are
excited about animals and nature and who want a more hands-on
experience learning about Frank Buck Zoo’s animal family.
Meets at a different animal exhibit each week of the series.
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October 30,
2009
Friday
(7-8pm) |
Community
Pumpkin Decoration in Leonard Park Pavilion
We provide the pumpkins (while they last) & decorating
supplies, your family supplies their creativity and talent.
We’ll also provide some yummy snacks for our decorators.
Pumpkins will be displayed in the zoo during Zoo Boo the
following night. Pumpkins are property of the zoo.
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October 31,
2009
Saturday
(6-8pm) |
ZOO BOO!
Join us for this non-scary, family
friendly, Halloween celebration! Dress up and bring you treat
bag. Meet costume characters, visit treat stations, play
carnival games and more. Tickets $8 for adults (12 & up) $6
for children. Advanced tickets available starting at 10am Oct.
31.
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December 5, 2009
Saturday
(7-9pm) |
Zoo Lights
Join
us for some holiday cheer immediately following the
Gainesville Chamber of Commerce’s Lighted Christmas
Parade! Stroll through the lower half of the zoo and enjoy
lighted displays while sipping hot chocolate, nibbling a
cookie and listening to Christmas carols. Radio Disney
will be on hand with games and giveaways. Decorate an
ornament and meet "Cletis" the camel. $6 for adults $4
for children 1-12yrs. Photos with Santa $5.
For
more information contact (940) 668-4533.
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