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September 2010 Events & Happenings at the Phoenix Zoo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2010 Events & Happenings at the
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wild Wednesdays
Wednesdays are getting Wild at the Phoenix Zoo this month! Present your Fry's Food Stores V.I.P card at the ticket window at the Phoenix Zoo and receive $2 off adult or child general admission tickets. Valid up to four people. Valid on Wednesdays only and not valid for advanced purchases.
September 4 International Vulture Awareness Day
- Join us to celebrate 'Nature's Clean-up Crew', vultures! As scavengers, vultures help prevent the spread of disease and clean up the remains of many dead animals.
- Watch in amazement as the vultures on our African Savanna enjoy a carcass feeding. Check out Machu, one of our King vultures, as he flies overhead at the Amphitheater.
- Enjoy a Q&A session with our vulture expert and learn what you can do to help protect vultures and condors.
Admission: Free with paid admission to the Zoo
September 4 & 5 Free admission into the Zoo with your
Bank of
The Phoenix Zoo is a proud partner of Bank of America's Museums on Us® program.
On the first full weekend of every month, when a Bank of
Separate ticketed exhibits, rides and day and evening events are not included.
Valid through December 2010.
September 18 Fisher-Price® Luv U Zoo™ Baby Shower
9 & 11 a.m. Fisher-Price® presents a baby shower at the Phoenix Zoo!
Moms-to-be are invited to enjoy a relaxing hour of music, refreshments and girlfriend-to-girlfriend chat. Gather great ideas for that perfect nursery, see the latest baby gear and toys from Fisher-Price's Luv U Zoo™ collection. Limited seating, only for moms-to-be.
Admission: Register at phoenixzoo.org or call 602.914.4333.
Free for moms-to-be
September 18 Twilight Camp
6:15 – 10 p.m. Enjoy a nocturnal outdoor adventure including up-close animal encounters, hands-on activities, night hikes, snacks and more! Reservations required, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Must be 5 years of age and older.
Admission: Non-member: $40, Members: $35 Visit phoenixzoo.org or call 602.914.4333.
September 22 Elephant Appreciation Day
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Phoenix Zoo is home to three female Asian elephants; Sheena, Indu and Reba. Come celebrate Elephant Appreciation Day with us as we pamper, spoil and treat these lovely ladies to a day all about them! The first 25 Zoo members to report to the elephant exhibit get to assist with hiding treats for them inside their habitat. Open to everyone throughout the day, watch as the keepers perform daily tasks, make piñatas for them to enjoy and play with and delight in their favorite activity: an elephant shower!
Admission: Free with paid admission to the Zoo
September 25
5:30 p.m. – 9 a.m. Wilderness Experience Camp
Sleepover under the stars at the Phoenix Zoo! Enjoy a delicious dinner over the grill, cook s'mores around the campfire, find adventure around every corner on the night hike, and experience up-close animal encounters. After a peaceful rest among our 1, 300 animals, enjoy a continental breakfast followed by a private Safari Train tour and enjoy the Zoo on your own for the day. This camp experience is recommended for ages 7+ and reservations are required.
Admission: Non-member: $65, Members: $60 Visit phoenixzoo.org or call 602.914.4333.
All month long Horse Hands!
Did you know the Phoenix Zoo has classes that teach you everything you wanted to know about horses…including riding? Horse Hands participants will learn horsemanship, horse caregiving and basic riding skills. All classes are held in a four week series.
Admission: Call 602.914.4333 for prices and classes.
September 2010 Events & Happenings at the
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wild Wednesdays
Wednesdays are getting Wild at the Phoenix Zoo this month! Present your Fry's Food Stores V.I.P card at the ticket window at the Phoenix Zoo and receive $2 off adult or child general admission tickets. Valid up to four people. Valid on Wednesdays only and not valid for advanced purchases.
September 4 International Vulture Awareness Day
- Join us to celebrate 'Nature's Clean-up Crew', vultures! As scavengers, vultures help prevent the spread of disease and clean up the remains of many dead animals.
- Watch in amazement as the vultures on our African Savanna enjoy a carcass feeding. Check out Machu, one of our King vultures, as he flies overhead at the Amphitheater.
- Enjoy a Q&A session with our vulture expert and learn what you can do to help protect vultures and condors.
Admission: Free with paid admission to the Zoo
September 4 & 5 Free admission into the Zoo with your
Bank of
The Phoenix Zoo is a proud partner of Bank of America's Museums on Us® program.
On the first full weekend of every month, when a Bank of
Separate ticketed exhibits, rides and day and evening events are not included.
Valid through December 2010.
September 18 Fisher-Price® Luv U Zoo™ Baby Shower
9 & 11 a.m. Fisher-Price® presents a baby shower at the Phoenix Zoo!
Moms-to-be are invited to enjoy a relaxing hour of music, refreshments and girlfriend-to-girlfriend chat. Gather great ideas for that perfect nursery, see the latest baby gear and toys from Fisher-Price's Luv U Zoo™ collection. Limited seating, only for moms-to-be.
Admission: Register at phoenixzoo.org or call 602.914.4333.
Free for moms-to-be
September 18 Twilight Camp
6:15 – 10 p.m. Enjoy a nocturnal outdoor adventure including up-close animal encounters, hands-on activities, night hikes, snacks and more! Reservations required, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Must be 5 years of age and older.
Admission: Non-member: $40, Members: $35 Visit phoenixzoo.org or call 602.914.4333.
September 22 Elephant Appreciation Day
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Phoenix Zoo is home to three female Asian elephants; Sheena, Indu and Reba. Come celebrate Elephant Appreciation Day with us as we pamper, spoil and treat these lovely ladies to a day all about them! The first 25 Zoo members to report to the elephant exhibit get to assist with hiding treats for them inside their habitat. Open to everyone throughout the day, watch as the keepers perform daily tasks, make piñatas for them to enjoy and play with and delight in their favorite activity: an elephant shower!
Admission: Free with paid admission to the Zoo
September 25
5:30 p.m. – 9 a.m. Wilderness Experience Camp
Sleepover under the stars at the Phoenix Zoo! Enjoy a delicious dinner over the grill, cook s'mores around the campfire, find adventure around every corner on the night hike, and experience up-close animal encounters. After a peaceful rest among our 1, 300 animals, enjoy a continental breakfast followed by a private Safari Train tour and enjoy the Zoo on your own for the day. This camp experience is recommended for ages 7+ and reservations are required.
Admission: Non-member: $65, Members: $60 Visit phoenixzoo.org or call 602.914.4333.
All month long Horse Hands!
Did you know the Phoenix Zoo has classes that teach you everything you wanted to know about horses…including riding? Horse Hands participants will learn horsemanship, horse caregiving and basic riding skills. All classes are held in a four week series.
Admission: Call 602.914.4333 for prices and classes.
Separate ticketed exhibits, rides and day and evening events are not included.
Valid through December 2010.
Moms-to-be are invited to enjoy a relaxing hour of music, refreshments and girlfriend-to-girlfriend chat. Gather great ideas for that perfect nursery, see the latest baby gear and toys from Fisher-Price's Luv U Zoo™ collection. Limited seating, only for moms-to-be.
