MONTGOMERY, AL (MONTGOMERY ZOO): On June 17, the Montgomery Zoo will be celebrating World Giraffe Day in honor of the world’s tallest land animal. In an effort that began in 2013 by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, we want to join in and dedicate the entire day to the conservation of the Reticulated Giraffe. Festivities will take place at the Giraffe Encounter Post at the Overlook Café from 10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 2:00pm.
Here at the Montgomery Zoo, we will celebrate these wonderful animals with a special day in hopes of sharing the importance of animal conservation with our guests. The zoo will have activities and prizes for kids, as well as a chance to win a choice of a painting made by Ashley or a ticket to a giraffe encounter. We will also be selling giraffe memorabilia.
This world-wide annual event helps to raise support, create awareness, and shed light on the challenges that wild giraffes face. The traditional date of World Giraffe Day is June 21, but in an effort to allow as many people to participate we will host on Saturday, June 17. In 2018, the Montgomery Zoo contributed $500 on its first World Giraffe Day celebration. In 2019, we were able to raise almost $1,000. This year we are setting our goal for $2,000. Donations can be made during the entire month of June on our website, linked below.
For more information about World Giraffe Day including volunteer and donation opportunities please contact the Montgomery Zoo:
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www.montgomeryzoo.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/6044/2981?curm=6&cury=2023
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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.
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Thanks,
Bailey Glasgow, Marketing and Public Relations Manager
Montgomery Zoo 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Office (334) 625-4930
Mobile (334) 201-3292
Fax (334) 265-4916
bglasgow@montgomeryal.gov
