Montgomery Zoo Hosts Military Appreciation Days June 15-16

MONTGOMERY, AL (MONTGOMERY ZOO): All active duty and retired military, their spouses and dependents are invited to visit the Montgomery Zoo for free on Military Appreciation Days, June 15-16 2023. The City of Montgomery, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Montgomery Zoo partner to hold this annual event that recognizes our nation’s men and women in military service.
 
Military Appreciation Days admission includes: (for active and retired military personnel and their dependent family members):
    -- Admission to the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum
    -- One (1) complimentary train ride
    -- Complimentary lunch served from 11:30 am – 2:00pm
    -- Visit the Petting Zoo (viewable from outside the display)
    -- Entry to Parakeet Cove
    -- Entry to Waters of the World
    -- Entry to the Reptile Facility
    -- Attend special zookeeper talks @ 11:30am and 1:30pm
 
Military ID is required to gain entry. Admission will be granted from 9:00am – 4:00pm on both days.
 
This is a collaboration between the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Montgomery, and various sponsors listed below:
Homewood Suites by Hilton – Interstate Park
Auburn University at Montgomery
Coca-Cola United
Dentistry for Children
Dixie Electric Cooperative
First Command Financial Services
Halsey Food Services
Montgomery Airport Authority
Navy Federal Credit Union
Spire Cook team
Troy University
 
For more information concerning Military Appreciation Days, please contact the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
     -- (334) 834-5200
     -- montgomerychamber.com
 
The Montgomery Zoo will still be open to the public on both days.
 
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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.
Regular Admission: Adults $18, Children (3-12 years) $14, Toddlers (2 years and under) FREE, and Seniors 65 years old and older $16.