Newsletter 1 - Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens

July 2011
Welcome to the ZOO eNews!
There’s always something new at the ZOO!
It’s an exciting time at the ZOO...come out and join us! Lots of great events and activities going on, so
bring out the family!
July 2, 3 & 4
Red, White &
ZOO!
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate the 4th and the Central Florida Zoo’s 36th
birthday with live music, games, food, children’s crafts,
face painting, magic, waterslide, and Zoo animal encounters. On July 3rd the adults can take a test drive in
the new Ford Focus.
Also on the 3rd, we will have representatives from the
new movie “ZooKeeper” sharing information about this
great summer movie! For sponsorship opportunities
or more information contact 407.323.4450 ext 136.
July 16
El Canto Del Coquí!
(A party for the coquí frogs)
8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Join us for an evening of live music, Latino food,
dancing, cash bars, and art exhibition from the US
and Puerto Rico to raise money to save the coquí
frogs of Puerto Rico and to outfit a coquí research
station at the Zoo. This research unit will allow the
Zoo to bring in captive colonies for natural history
studies that can be utilized for future release back
in to the wild.
A portion of the proceeds will also provide Zoo
staff exchange opportunities to partner with
Proyecto Coquí in our efforts to save the coquí
frogs.
$12.00 per person includes admission, a free drink
ticket, and a 2011 coquí conservation calendar.
$15.00 at the door the day of event. Bring cash
for the vendors and raffles that will be available
throughout the night! Please call 407.323.4450 ext
143 or Guayama Ink at 321.972.5917 to purchase
tickets.
July 30 & August 27
Snooze at the Zoo!
Arrive 7:00 p.m. - Depart 9:00 a.m.
$32 per person
Registration is required by July 22 or August 19.
This is an exciting way to see the Zoo in a whole new light…
moonlight! A special overnight adventure awaits you as you
spend the night at the Zoo in the Discovery Center! A closeup nocturnal animal encounter is followed by an exciting
flashlight tour of the Zoo. Before crawling into your sleeping
bag, you’ll enjoy a bedtime snack, and then before you know
it, you’ll awaken to the early morning sounds of the Zoo. After
a continental breakfast you will head back into the Zoo to be
the first ones to greet the animals. Registration is limited so be
sure to sign up soon!
This is a great program for families, but because it is a late
night program, children must be five years or older to attend.
To make reservations please call 407.323.4450 ext 123.
Come out
and meet the
animals!
Segway x2 Tours!
Available at the Central Florida
Zoo Seven Days a Week!
Are you looking for an activity that is fun and memorable,
LOOK NO FURTHER! Reserve your tour today and experience what everyone is talking about - THE SEGWAY REVOLUTION! Tours will be offered three times daily at 8:30,
11:30 and 2:30. The cost of the 2-hour tours are $69 per
person! For more information please visit
http://centralfloridazoo.org/segwayexperience,
e-mail CFZTours@segway.com,
call 407.558.5481 or stop by the
Segway Experience kiosk at the
zoo.
Come out and meet Sir Gus the camel!
Come out and see our newest addition, Sir Gus the camel! Gus is an Asian
dromedary camel. The Zoo received the
camel from the Bahia Shriners. The camel,
“Sir Gus” has been with the Shriners for
over 8 years and will now be on permanent exhibit at the Zoo. The Shriners will
continue to take Sir Gus to events and his
new home at the Central Florida Zoo will
allow more people to enjoy him.
Red-Capped Cardinals
What does the newest bird on exhibit
and 4 quarters have in common? They
both weigh 23 grams! Stop by the South
American aviary and see if you can spot
our red-capped cardinals flying by the
toucan or sloth. This South American
cousin to our native cardinal is much
smaller, but you can see the family resemblance in the brilliant red head feathers.
Come out and enjoy our latest addition, a new KaBOOM!
playground located next to the Butterfly Garden. The playground was built in partnership with KaBOOM!, Foresters,
William and Kathlene Hohn, and over 300 community
volunteers.
The 2,500 square feet of playground features a triple slide,
tire swing, and many more exciting features. Be sure to visit
this playground on your next visit to the Zoo!
MEMBERS’ ONLY DISCOUNTS!!
From May 1 through October 31, 2011, Zoo members will receive a
10% + discount on all kayak trips booked through ECO-ENDEAVORS.
Present your current membership card to receive this exclusive discount. For more information on the many different kayaking experiences offered go to http://www.eekayaking.com.
ECO-ENDEAVORS is donating part of the cost of each trip to the Zoo!
Call 407.925.6440 or email ecoendeavors@me.com for more
information.
Summer Camp!
Summer Camp Adventures at
the Central Florida Zoo!
Bring your child to a whole new world of adventure.
Explore our exciting summer programs including half
and full day camps for children ages 6-12. Choose
from a wide variety of fun and exciting camps such as
Pirates of the ZOOribbean, Jr. Zoo Keeper, Jungle to Jungle, and more!
For more information or to register call 407.323.4450
ext 123 or email education@centralfloridazoo.org. For
a complete brochure or to register onlinewww.centralfloridazoo.org/summercamp.
Cub Club Preschool Summer
Series at the Zoo!
Join us at the Zoo this summer for our popular preschool series for children
ages 2-5. The Cub Club program is an imaginative way to share the marvelous world of animals with your child while engaging in an active lifestyle
together! Cub Club kids, and their parents, can choose from a variety of fun
animal-themed series they will enjoy together! Each series includes three
classes. For more information or to register call 407.323.4450 ext. 123 or
email education@centralfloridazoo.org. For a complete brochure or to register online- http://www.centralfloridazoo.org/cubclubpreschoolprograms.
Dribble, Dribble, Drop!
Every 2nd Saturday of each month until October 2011
10:00 a.m. -10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Ages: 2-5 years / Children must be accompanied by an adult
Experience the new interactive conservation Cub Club program. Share a fun adventure at the Zoo with your
child and join us as we follow the exciting life of a raindrop. Learn how to harvest rainwater at home and take a
behind-the-scenes look at the Zoo’s cisterns. Meet a special animal and have fun making a take home craft.
This exciting new preschool program for children ages 2-5 is sponsored by PNC Foundation and is free for everyone!
Registration is required due to limited class size. To register in advance, please call 407.323.4450 ext. 123 or
education@centralfloridazoo.org.
For a complete brochure or to register online- www.centralfloridazoo.org/summercamp. Registration is available the day of the program at the admissions window.
New benefit added for Season Pass holders: Receive a
10% discount on Kids’ Course, Upland, or Upland/Rainforest combination admission for your guests! Present
your ZOOm Air season pass at the ticket window, identify your guests, and have them join you in the adventure
for less money.
Moon ZOOms can be scheduled any night – with at least 2
days’ notice -- for a group of four or more. Call 407-330-0767
to schedule your night adventure closer to the stars.
EURO BUNGEE
This large trampoline experience starts at
$5.00 for three minutes. Tickets may be
purchased at the front gate or the membership ticket window.