MONTGOMERY ZOO (Montgomery, AL): The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum announces Dino Dig event to be held on October 7, 2023. Dino Dig is an education program geared towards children, aged 4-10 years old, to indulge their curiosity and learn about the fascinating world of dinosaurs.
Participants will get to experience a realistic archaeological dig, discover historic bones, and learn about creatures that roamed the earth millions of years ago. With a focus on hands-on learning and interactive fun, Dino Dig promises to be an unforgettable educational day for the whole family.
The program includes:
- classroom lesson plan
- hands-on dig time
- live animal presentations
- a take-home, keepsake goody bag
Admission for the event is $28 per child (4-12 years old) for non-members and $20 per child for Montgomery Zoo Members. Accompanying parents/older children (13 years and up) is $17 per person or free for Montgomery Zoo members. Please note that all children must have a responsible accompanying adult during the event. Advanced reservations required prior to Friday, October 6 at 12pm noon. No tickets will be sold at the gate on the day of the event.
For additional information concerning Dino Dig or to make reservations, please contact our Education Department at (334) 625-4909 or
zooinfo@montgomeryal.gov or visit our website,
www.montgomeryzoo.com.
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The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum is a 42-acre zoological facility located minutes from the heart of historic, downtown Montgomery. The Montgomery Zoo features a variety of exotic animals native to Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, and South America. A trademark addition of the Zoo is the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, housing the one of the Southeast’s largest collections of preserved North American wildlife, artifacts, and fossils. The Montgomery Zoo is a department of the City of Montgomery.
Daily operating hours: 9am - 5pm, with last admission at 4pm.
Admission: Adults $18, Children (3-12 years) $14, Toddlers (2 years and under) FREE, and Seniors 65 years old and older $16.
