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Goals and mission
Mission of the Montgomery Zoo
The mission of the Montgomery Zoo is to:
> improve the future for wildlife by exhibiting animals and plants;
> provide educational and conservation programs;
> to encourage respect and stewardship of the natural world; and
> teach better understanding of our place within the world we share.
Mission goals
Goal 1: The Zoo will provide for the health and well-being of the animals in its care.
Goal 2: The Zoo will be a leader and innovator in wildlife conservation.
Goal 3: The Zoo will be an enjoyable year-round facility for all ages and income levels.
Goal 4: The Zoo will have a high quality and diverse conservation and education program.
Goal 5: The Zoo’s plant and animal collection will be available and utilized for study and research
which creates better understanding of our natural environment.
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Animal inventory summary
Montgomery Zoo, dated January 20, 2015
Total number of individual animals
684
Total number of species 144
Animal breakdown
Invertebrates
Species
1
Individual
20
Amphibians Reptiles
5
8
29
60
Birds
Mammals
51
394
54
185
Fish
4
17
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Animal locations
Montgomery Zoo, dated January 20, 2015
Animal locations at the Montgomery Zoo
Africa
African Elephants
African Lions
Reticulated Giraffe
Cheetah
Greater Kudu
East African
Crowned Crane
Dama Gazelle
Grant’s Zebra
Gunther’s Dik-Dik
Chimpanzee
Slender-Horned
Gazelle
South African
Black Duck
Bontebok
Marabou Stork
Egyptian Geese
Siamang (Asian)
Pygmy Hippo
----------Australia
Black Swan
Magpie Goose
Red River hog
Budgerigar Parakeet
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South America
Giant Anteater
Jaguar
Ocelot
Rhea
Andean Condor
Squirrel Monkeys
Spider Monkeys
King Vulture
Military Macaw
Blue & Gold Macaw
Scarlet Macaw
Patagonian Cavy
Maned Wolf
Sloth Bear
American Alligator
Toco Toucan
Emperor Tamarin
Golden Lion Tamarin
----------South American
Waterfowl Pond
Chilean Flamingo
Black-necked Swan
----------South American
Flight Cage
White Crowned Pigeon
Scarlet Ibis
Silver Teal
Roseate Spoonbill
Silver Bahama Pintail
Fulvous Tree Duck
Ringed Teal
Coscoroba Swan
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Asia
Bengal Tiger
Formosan Sika Deer
Axis Deer
Blackbuck
Sarus Crane
Reeve’s Muntjac
Bar-headed Goose
Banteng
Indian Rhinoceros
Fallow Deer
Nilgai
----------North America
Bighorn Sheep
Prairie Bison
White-tailed Deer
American Black Bear
American Elk
Bald Eagle
Cougar
Canadian Lynx
North American
River Otter
American Alligator
----------Old World Aviary
Lilac-breasted Roller
Ross’ Touraco
Violet-crested Touraco
Sacred Ibis
African Gray Parrot
Plantain-eating Touraco
Hamerkop
Crowned hornbill
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Reptile House
Mollucan Yellow
Monitor
Blood Python
Mexican Tiger Ratsnake
Western Hognose Snake
Solomon Island Skink
Gray banded kingsnake
Green-tree python
Indian Pond Turtle
Dwarf Caiman
Reticulated python
Mossy frog
Viper boa
Rhino ratsnake
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Endangered & Threatened species
Montgomery Zoo, dated January 20, 2015
Endangered species at the Montgomery Zoo
Andean Condor (Vulture gryphus)
Banteng (Bos javanicus)
Cheetah (Aciononyx jubatus)
Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes)
Formosan Sika Deer (Cervus nippon taivanus)
Indian Pond Turtle (Melanochelys trijuga trijuga)
Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)
Jaguar (Panthera onca)
Maned Wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus)
Ocelot (Felis pardalis)
Slender-Horned Gazelle (Gazella leptoceros)
Threatened species at the Montgomery Zoo
Siamang (Hylobates syndactylus)
American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)
African Elephant (Loxodonta africana)
Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrodemys temminckii)
North Amercian River Otter (Lontra canadensis)
Cougar (Puma concolor)
Canadian Lynx (Lynx canadensis canadensis)
Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus inornatus)
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Goals of all accredited zoos
Conservation. Education. Research. Recreation.
Conservation. In the modern zoo, conservation of species has become a major goal. Zoos maintain
captive breeding populations of threatened and endangered species for potential reintroduction to the
wild and manage the gene pools of those captive species. This has become increasingly important as
the destruction of the animal’s natural habitats continue.
Education. Educating the public about the need to conserve and protect wildlife is an important
component in the conservation of a species. If the visitors leave the zoo without being better informed
about wildlife, the zoo has failed in its primary function. This goal can be achieved in a multitude of
methods whether it be passive education through interpretive signage and creative bulletin boards or
active programs and hands on activities.
Research. Biologists and zoo employees make use of captive populations by studying various animal
behaviors, diet needs, veterinary methods, animal pathology and breeding requirements. The greater
our knowledge of each species in captivity, the better equipped we are in helping to conserve their
wild counterparts.
Recreation. If visiting a zoo were not entertaining, there would be far few visitors. Because zoos
around the world have been successful in making learning nature fun, over 800 million people visit
zoos annually. People also enjoy visiting zoos because they can feel “closer to nature” by getting
away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Zoos are an excellent choice for a family outing and good
wholesome fun.
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General information
Montgomery Zoo, dated January 20, 2015
Street Address
Montgomery Zoo
2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Mailing Address P.O. Box 3313, Montgomery, AL 36109
Website & Social Networks
montgomeryzoo.com
Friends with Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube
Location South off Northern Blvd. between Lower Wetumpka Road and Coliseum Blvd. Access to the Zoo is available from either Northern Blvd., Vandiver Blvd., or Fairground Road. Interstate access: I-65, exit 173. I-85, exit 6.
Hours Daily 9am to 5:30pm* **, 7 days per week
Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
*Last tickets are sold at 4pm, major animal exhibits begin closing at 4:30pm.
** December hours: 9am - 5pm, re-open for Christmas Lights Festival at 5:30pm
Zoo Admission Adults: $15 ($12 with advanced, school group reservation)
Children (3-12 yrs old): $11 ($8.50 with advanced, school group reservation)
Senior Citizens (65+): $13
Toddlers (2 yrs and younger): Free
Montgomery Zoo Members: Free
Mann Wildlife Learning Museum
325 Vandiver Street, Montgomery, AL 36110
Museum Admission Adults: $7 ($6 with advanced, school group reservation)
Children (3-12 yrs old): $6 ($4.50 with advanced, school group reservation)
Senior Citizens (65+): $6
Toddlers (2 yrs and younger): Free
Mann Museum Members: Free
Combo Admission
(Zoo & Museum)
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Adults: $20 ($18 with advanced, school group reservation)
Children (3-12 yrs old): $15 ($13 with advanced, school group reservation)
Senior Citizens (65+): $18
Toddlers (2 yrs and younger): Free
Services: Mark Sabel Overlook Cafe, Gift Shops at the Zoo’s front entry and the Mann Wildlife
Learning Museum, Catering and Corporate Events, Shelters rental for parties, Educational
Programs, Zoo Education Internships, Childrens’ Summer Camp (for ages 5-12 years old),
Education programs (on-property or outreach), Volunteer opportunities (Parakeet Cove,
Giraffe Encounter, Petting Zoo, Office, Docents, Zooteens, Events volunteers and others),
Handicap accessibility, Playground, Zoo and/or Museum Membership, Adopt an Animal
and Brick Pavers.
Rides and Attractions:
Parakeet Cove - Entry for free, $2 for feed sticks
Petting Zoo - Entry for free, $2 for feed packs
Train Ride - $3 per person, per ride
Giraffe Encounter Post - $3 per person, per person
Zoofari Skylift Ride - $4 per person, per ride
Pedal Boat Ride - $8 for the first rider, $10 for 2, $12 for 3 and $14 for 4
Lion training (on exhibit) -- 1:30pm daily
Elephant Training & Encounter (on exhibit) -- 2:30pm daily
Special Events: Zoo Weekend, Animal Enrichment Days (Feb & July), Earth Day Safari, Mother’s Day,
Father’s Day, Military Appreciation Day, Zoo Summer Camp, Zoobilation, Ballet & the Beasts,
ZooBoo, Veteran’s Appreciation Week, Family Fun Days (Dino Dig, Butterflies,
ABCs about Bats, Magical Creatures and others) and Christmas Lights Festival
Map:
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Zoo senior staff
Montgomery Zoo, dated January 20, 2015
Name
Doug Goode
Title
Zoo Director
Work phone
240-4940
Email
[email protected]
Marcia Woodard
Deputy Director
240-4959
[email protected]
Dr. Hal Pate
Veternarian
240-4914
[email protected]
Lisa Peek
Animal Care Manger
240-4912
[email protected]
Jason Bielen
Asst. Animal Care Manger
240-4912
[email protected]
Ken Naugher
Cons & Enrichment Mgr 240-4903
[email protected]
Steven C. Pierce
Program Services Manager
240-4920
[email protected]
Open
Marketing & PR Manager
240-4900
[email protected]
Jennifer Hutcheson Education Curator
240-4909
[email protected]
Susan Michener
Admissions/Gift Shop Mgr
240-4961
[email protected]
Jeremy Vinson
Operations Manager
240-4919
[email protected]
Terrell Shepherd
Operations Assist. Manager
240-4969
[email protected]
Cade Woodruff
Rides/Attractions Manager
354-6096
[email protected]
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Montgomery Zoo organizational chart
Montgomery Zoo, dated January 20, 2015
Mayor of the City of Montgomery
Director of Leisure Services
Zoo Director
Deputy Director
Animal Care Department
Animal Care
Manager
Conservation &
Enrichment Mgr
Assistant Animal
Care Manager
Zookeeper II
Zookeeper I
Program Services Manager
Veterinarian
Education Department
Vet Tech
Education
Curator
Vet Interns
Education
Assistant
Education
Docents
Clerk II
Receptionist
Zoo Society Board
Secretary
Admissions
Retail Sales
Retail Sales
Manager
Asst. Retail
Marketing Sales Manager
& Public
Relations Recreation Aides
Manager
Occasional
Laborers
Volunteers
Zoo Operations
Operations Manager
Security
Security
Supervisor
Security
Officiers
Laborer
ZooTeens
Equipment
Operator
Laborer
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Maintenance
Labor Forman
Equipment
Operator
Painter
Horticulturist
Education
Interns
Dietitian
Rides and
Attractions
Labors
Skylift
Operators
Train
Operators
Giraffe
Encounter
Pedal Boats
Petting Zoo
Zoo position descriptions
Montgomery Zoo, dated January 20, 2015
Zoo Director
Administrative work in planning, organizing, directing, supervising, and coordinating the operation and
maintenance of the zoo and its facilities. Employee functions as head of the City Zoo Department and
answers directly to the Mayor or his assistant.
Zoo Deputy Director
Responsible for supervision & management of all animal care operations including husbandry, record
keeping and vet care. Supervises all professional and support staff in the absence of the Zoo Director. Plans,
directs, & supervises the management of all exhibits, special events, marketing relations, maintenance,
education, zoo events, and activities with the public. Develops policies and procedures to ensure a smooth
operation of the zoo.
Program Services Manager
Supervisory and administrative work directing and overseeing administrative services for the Montgomery
Zoo to include marketing and public relations, public education, and customer and employee relations.
The employee in this position is responsible for ensuring quality services are provided to all zoo patrons,
directing marketing, public relations, and public education efforts, training, and development efforts. The
employee directly supervises the Marketing and Public Relations Manager and Education Curator. Work is
performed under the general direction of the Deputy Director and Zoo Director.
Marketing and Public Relations Manager
Professional work planning, directing, and implementing a comprehensive marketing and public relations
program in order to promote the programs, exhibitions, and activities of the zoo. The Marketing and Public
Relations Manager is directly supervised by the Program Services Manager. Supervision may be exercised
over paid staff and managing all volunteers at all major special events at the Zoo assigned to assist in
marketing and public relations functions.
Animal Care Manager
Plans, directs, and supervises animal care operations including general husbandry of the collections, record
keeping, veterinary care and exhibit facilities maintenance to insure a professional standard of operations
with regard to animal health, welfare, and conservation. Receives supervision by the Deputy Zoo Director
and Zoo Director.
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Assistant Animal Care Manager
Supervises animal care staff in the delivery care services, participates in the care of animals, inspects and
monitors facilities and grounds, maintains animal records. Supervised by the Animal Care Manager.
Conservation and Enrichment Manger
Manage the conservation enrichment programs of the Montgomery Zoo and improve the management of
animal care. Supervision is received from the Animals Care Manger. Supervision is provided to the Assistant
Care Manager which includes the direct and indirect supervision of zoo keepers and maintenance workers.
Zookeeper II
Performs specific duties in the feeding, cleaning and general husbandry of the live animal collections of
the zoo. Observes animals, records behavior and condition information on reports as directed. Prepares
diets and medicates animals as needed. Performs maintenance duties on facilities and exhibits in the zoo.
Zookeeper II has a specific responsibility for a designated portion of the collection on a semi-permanent,
non-rotating basis. Supervision is received from the Animal Care Manager and Assistant Animal Care
Manager. Provides leadership to Zookeeper I’s.
Zookeeper I
Performs specific duties in the feeding, cleaning and general husbandry of the live animal collections of the
zoo. Observes animals, records behavior and condition information on reports as directed. Prepares diets
and medicates animals as needed. Supervision is received from the Animal Care Manager, Assistant Animal
Care Manager and Zookeeper II.
Dietician
Prepares daily diets for zoo animals. Works with veterinarian in preparing special diets for sick or injured
animals. Researches dietary needs of newly acquired animals. Keeps kitchen and equipment maintained.
Orders and maintains animal diets. Receives supervision by the Assistance Animal Care Manager and the
Animal Care Manager.
Zoo Veterinarian
Plans, directs and executes a comprehensive animal health program for the Montgomery Zoo including
routine prophylaxis, treatment, surgery and research for all living collections. Supervision is received from
the Deputy Zoo Director and Zoo Director. Supervision is exercised over any personnel permanently or
temporarily assigned to the Zoo animal health sub-division.
Zoo Veterinary Technician
Cleans and feeds all mammals and birds quarantined in the Zoo Clinic and adjacent outdoor pens. Assists
the veterinarian in medical procedures. Takes x-rays and maintains equipment. Maintains inventory of
drugs and supplies, places replacement orders. Fills prescriptions, calculates drug dosages, and administers
medications to the animals. Keeps records including computer data entry for anesthesia records,
parasitology and blood results. Supervision is received from Zoo Veterinarian.
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Zoo Operations Manager
Plans, directs and supervises the maintenance, security and landscaping operations of the zoo including
equipment maintenance, inventory maintenance and control; building maintenance and general grounds
maintenance to insure a high standard of appearance and cost efficient maintenance of the zoo’s physical
plant. Work is performed under the direction of the Deputy Director and Zoo Director.
Horticulturist
Under general direction, supervises the landscaping and planting of all areas of the zoo. Work involves
responsibility for the propagation and care of ornamental and other plants used in the zoo and exhibits.
Receives supervision by the Zoo Operations Manager
Education Curator
Plans and directs Zoo Education programming to include developing programs content, maintaining
materials, supplies and equipment associated with educational activities, determining appropriate fee,
schedules for programs and services provided by the education division, overseeing fee collection and
serving as a liaison to community schools. Work involves recruiting, training and coordinating the activities
of volunteers. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Program Services Manager.
Admissions/Guest Services Manager
Plans and directs zoo retail operations and admissions. Supervises all admission and gift shop employees.
Orders merchandise for the gift shop and performs inventory of all merchandise. Determines pricing for gift
shop merchandise. Receives supervision from the Deputy Director.
Rides/Attractions Manager
Plans and directs zoo rides and attractions and the personnel that work in those areas. Supervises all
train operators, employees and volunteers working at the horse trail rides, pedal boat rides and the giraffe
encounter. Receives supervision from the Deputy Director and Zoo Director.
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History of the Montgomery Zoo
What began in a small downtown park in Montgomery, Alabama has now grown, expanded and become
a premiere American zoological facility. The Montgomery Zoo started with humble beginnings as a
small children’s zoo as a part of a local community park in the 1920s. While at Oak Park, the zoo housed
alligators, monkeys, bears and assorted other animals. There was a small train and carousel for the children.
As the years passed and dreams grew, in 1972 the Montgomery Zoo relocated to the quickly expanding
north section of town, and still its current location. The Zoo began with six acres, a small petting zoo for
the children, assorted monkeys, a flight cage designed after the 1906 St. Louis World’s Fair and chimpanzee
named Benji.
In 1976, the Montgomery Zoo hosted its first fundraising event entitled Zoo Day. This initial event grew to
become an annual event and even take on a new name: Zoo Weekend. Today, an average Zoo Weekend
will play host to over 18,000 guests. In 1989, ground-breaking took place expanding the Zoo to 40 acres.
After two years of hard labor, the community welcomed a new Zoo in 1991. Barrier-free and multi-species
exhibits highlighted the expansion, as well as, the Zoo being divided into five continental realms: Africa,
Australia, Asia, North America and South America.
Since then the Zoo has continued to grow and expand. In 1992, the cougar and lynx exhibit was opened
in North American realm, the Reptile House, jaguar, and ocelot exhibit were completed in South America,
as well as, the new chimpanzee and siamang exhibits opened in the Africa realm. In 1993, the bengal tiger
exhibit opened in the Asian realm with one white and one orange tiger. In 1995, the bald eagle exhibit
opened in North American realm and Monkey Island was completely renovated in South America.
In 1996, the new American black bear exhibit opened and our first baby cheetah was born. A few years
later in 1998, the maned wolf and Indian rhino exhibit opened. In 1999, the new front gate entrance
and gift shop opened. In 2003, the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum was completed and opened on Zoo
property. In 2004, probably our largest undertaking began: the building of our African elephant exhibit.
After a year of hard work and sweat, the exhibit opened housing three female elephants. And almost
two years to the date of opening the exhibit, our first African elephant was born. This is the first African
elephant born in the State of Alabama. In the same year (2007), we also experienced the first Indian rhino
to be born at the Montgomery Zoo: a male calf. In March of 2008, the North American River Otter exhibit
opened featuring two river otters and an addition habitat for a North American Alligator Snapping Turtle.
In June 2010, the Zoo opened the Giraffe Encounter and feeding stations at the river otters and koi fish
ponds. The following year, the both Parakeet Cove and Horse Trail Rides were added to our list of animal
encounters. In August 2012, the Zoofari Skylift Ride set sail atop the Zoo providing guests with spectacular
views of the many exhibits and animals below.
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Montgomery Zoo timeline
1920
41 acres was set aside in Oak Park for the citizens of Montgomery
1935
Oak Park received the first animals
1960
Oak Park closed for the next 11 years due to racial violence
1967 New zoo location, 6 acres set aside for new zoo (current land)
1971 Jim Amon appointed 1st Zoo Director
Paul Foster hired as 1st Zookeeper
Changed name of facility to “Montgomery Children’s Zoo”
Zoo Office / Concessions building, flight cage , and monkey island completed
1972 John Heidger appointed Zoo Director
Zoo officially opened on May 6
1st Zoo Education Officer hired
Bengi (6 month old chimp) came to the Zoo
1973 Education / Administration building on Vandiver Blvd completed
1974 Name changed to “Montgomery Zoo”
C.B. Rogers appointed Zoo Director
1975
Alligator Exhibit, Chimp House, Safari shelter constructed
1976 1st Zoo Day fund raiser
Dixieland Zoological Society incorporated
Robert Cooper appointed Zoo Director
1979
Chuck Clift appointed Zoo Director
1983
Mark Sabel appointed to work on Master Plan for New Montgomery Zoo
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1988
Zoo Society name changed to Montgomery Area Zoological Society
1989 Official ground breaking for The New Montgomery Zoo
1990
Bill Fiore appointed Zoo Director & Construction on new 40 acre zoo begins
1991
Grand opening of The New Montgomery Zoo on September 21 with 5 realms & multi-species
exhibits Montgomery Area Zoological Society adopts nickname “Zoo Friends”
1992
Cougar / Lynx exhibit in North American Realm completed
Reptile House, Jaguar, & Ocelot exhibit completed
Chimpanzee & Colobus Monkey exhibit opens in African Realm
1993 Bengal Tiger exhibit opens in Asia Realm with 1 white and 1 gold tiger
1995
Bald Eagle exhibit opens in North America & Monkey Island renovated in South America
1996
New American Black Bear exhibit completed
Spectacled Bears arrived
First baby cheetah born
1998
Maned wolf and Indian rhino exhibit opens
Paul Foster appointed Zoo Director
1999
New Front Entrance Complex and Gift Shop opens
Spectacled Bear exhibit opens
2001
Doug Goode appointed Zoo Director
First Annual Earth Day Safari
Old World Aviary opens
2003
Mann Wildlife Learning Museum was completed and opened
2004
Construction began on the African Elephant Habitat
2005
African Elephant Habitat opened with three female elephants
2007
Broke ground for North American River Otter Habitat
First rhino born at the Montgmery Zoo born October 1, male calf
First African elephant born in the State of Alabama at the Montgomery Zoo,
born November 9, female calf
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2008
North American River Otter exhibit opens
2009 New playgroud equipment is added
New Toucan and Emperor Tamarins exhibit opens
Sloth bear exhibit opens
2010
Birth of male giraffe and opening of Giraffe Encounter Post, June 6
Birth of two white Bengal tiger cubs, male and female, June 9
Three record breaking fundraisers, Zoobilation, ZooBoo and Christmas Lights Festival
New attraction approved: Zoofari Skylift ride, construction begins in late 2011
2011
Special needs playground opens Spring 2011
Zoofari Skylift ride, construction begins in late 2011
Horse Trail Rides, opens Zoo Weekend 2011
Parakeet Cove, construction begins in Fall 2011
2012
Parakeet Cove, opens Winter 2012
Inaugural Zoo Brew, May 4
40th Anniversary of Zoo (Northern Blvd location), May 6
Opening of Zoofari Skylift Ride, August 31
2013
Petting Zoo, opens Summer 2013
Construction begins on new American Alligator exhibit, late Fall 2013
2014
New American Alligator exhibit, opens August 2014
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Montgomery Area Zoological Society
Bylaws of the MAZS, Inc.
Montgomery Zoo, dated January 20, 2015
ARTICLE I :: NAME
Section 1.
The name of this corporation is the Montgomery Area Zoological Society, Inc., hereinafter
referred to as “the Society.”
ARTICLE II :: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1.
Eligibility for Membership:
Any individual, single household family, business or any other group may become a member
of the Society in the manner set forth in Section 3 of this article.
Section 2.
Conditions of Membership:
a. The Board of Directors of the Society may create or delete various classes of
membership in the Society as deemed beneficial to the Society and/or the Montgomery
Zoo.
b. The annual dues for each class of membership shall be established by the Board of
Directors and may be revised from time to time at the discretion of the Board of
Directors.
c. Notice of any change in membership class or annual dues shall be made to the
membership by publication in the Society newsletter.
d. Changes of membership classes or dues shall be applied to existing memberships only
at the time of renewal.
e. No member in good or regular standing, holding membership in a class affected by the
aforesaid action of the Board of Directors, shall be denied the benefits of that class
during the current term of membership.
f. Honorary Life Members may be selected by the Board of Directors from persons whose
contributions to the Society are, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, of sufficient
magnitude to warrant extraordinary recognition. Honorary Life Members shall have all
the rights and privileges of membership to the extent of that granted by the Board of
Directors.
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g. All memberships except Honorary Life Members and Life Members are for a period of
one (1) year from date of issuance and are renewable annually.
h. Failure to pay the annual membership fee by the first day of the month following
expiration date shall subject a member to forfeiture of membership in the Society.
Section 3.
Applications for Membership:
a. Application for membership in the Society shall be made in writing in such form as may
be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
b. Applications for membership may be made by mail or at such place as may be provided
by the Society at special locations or activities approved by the Board. Applicants at
these locations shall be issued a temporary thirty (30) day membership card, signed by
the person receiving the application. The card shall entitle the member to immediate
privileges of the class of membership designated on the card.
c. Applications for membership shall be processed by the Society in the following manner:
i. New members shall be issued a membership card good for one (1) calendar year
from the date of issue.
ii. No application for membership in the Society not accompanied by proper payment
of the class of membership applied for shall be accepted. Such applications shall be
returned to the applicant or, with the applicant’s approval, be processed for a class
of membership commensurate with the amount of payment tendered.
ARTICLE III :: MEETINGS
Section 1.
Annual Meeting:
An annual meeting of the Society membership shall be called during the last meeting of the
calendar year at such place, date and time as designated by the Board of Directors.
Section 2.
Special Called Meetings of the Membership:
Special meetings of the membership of the Society may be held at such place as designated
in the notice of said meeting. A special meeting may be called at any time by the President
or in his/her absence by three (3) officers of the Society.
Section 3.
Notice of Meetings:
Notice of the time, place and purpose of an annual or special called meeting of the
membership shall be mailed to the membership of the Society at least ten (10) days prior to
such meeting.
Section 4.
Duly Organized Meetings:
A duly organized meeting is one that meets the requirements specified in Article III,
Sections 2 and 3 above.
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Section 5.
Voting:
a. At any meeting of the Society membership, each membership in good and regular
standing (except as limited below), not in arrears in dues shall be entitled to cast
one vote. Separate members of the same household are entitled to one (1) vote per
household.
b. Any proposition properly brought before a duly organized meeting of the Society may
be acted upon provided a quorum of the membership is present.
c. A quorum for the transaction of business at a duly organized meeting shall consist of a
minimum of ten (10) eligible voting memberships.
Section 6.
Adjourned Meetings:
a. If less than a quorum of the members is represented at a meeting, a majority of the
members so represented may adjourn the meeting to another date and time without
further notice.
b. At such adjourned meetings at which a quorum shall be present of represented, any
business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as
originally notified.
c. The members present at a duly organized meeting may continue to transact business
until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough members to leave less
that a quorum.
Section 7. Removal of an Office or Director:
The members of the Society shall have the right to remove, by majority vote of the
members present in good and regular standing, any director or officer of the Society at any
meeting of the membership for which notice of the matter of such removal is specified in
the call for the meeting.
ARTICLE IV :: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. Responsibilities of the Board of Directors:
a. The business and property of the Society shall be managed by a Board of Directors
consisting of not less than eighteen (18) nor more than thirty-six (36) members. These
members will include Executive Board and Board of Directors, appointed representative,
Mayor’s representative, Chamber/Tourism representative, and military representative,
excluding ex-officio members.
b. The Board of Directors may create from its body of elected members an Executive
Board. The Executive Board shall include the president, vice-presidents, secretary,
treasurer and such committee chairmen as desired by the president.
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c. Directors shall be elected to serve for a term of up to three (3) years. Directors shall
assume their duties in January.
Section 2. Election of Directors:
At the Annual Meeting, Society members may nominate for director members in good and
regular standing to fill vacancies and on the Board of Directors. The list of nominees shall be
presented at the annual Board of Directors meeting for consideration as provided in Section
4a below.
Section 3.
Meetings of the Board of Directors:
a. A Board of Directors meeting shall be held immediately after the adjournment of
the annual meeting for the purpose of electing new directors and officers for the
forthcoming year.
b. The Board of Directors shall meet at regular intervals of not less than ninety (90) days to
transact such business that may properly come before the body.
c. Executive Board Meetings and responsibilities:
i. The president of the society, or in his/her absence the 1st vice-president, may call
an Executive Board meeting by notifying the Executive Board members as to the
time and place for said meeting.
ii. The Executive Board may approve expenditures that fall within the approved
Society budget.
iii. The Executive Board may employ full or part-time staff as required to manage the
daily business of the Society.
iv. The Executive Board may delegate to such employees such duties as required
to conduct the daily business of the Society. The delegation of duties to staff
employees shall not abrogate responsibility of any officer as set forth in these
bylaws.
d. Special meetings of the full Board of Directors may be called by the President or in
his/her absence by the 1st Vice-President, or by at least three elected officers of the
Society.
e. Adjourned Board Meetings
i. If less than a quorum of the directors is represented at a meeting, a majority of
the directors so represented may adjourn the meeting to another day and without
further notice.
ii. At such meetings at which a quorum shall be present or represented, any business
maybe transacted which might have transacted at the meeting as originally notified.
f. Restrictions
i. Should two or more members of the same household be elected to the Board of
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Directors, they shall have one (1) vote per household in matters coming before the
Board.
ii. No director of the society shall received pecuniary compensation from the society
for service as a director.
g. Quorum
A forum for the transaction of business at any regular, special or adjourned meeting of
the Board of Directors shall consist of one-third (1/3) of the Board of Directors or five
(5) directors, whichever is more.
h. Vacancies
Vacancies on the Board of Directors shall be filled by the Nominating Committee at any
regular or special Board of Director’s meeting.
Section 4.
Election of Officers:
The officers shall be elected by the Board of Directors at a meeting immediately following
the annual meeting or as determined by the Board, to serve for a term of two (2) years and
shall assume the duties of the office upon election. Office of presidency shall be limited
to two (2) consecutive terms, not to exceed four (4) years. Elected officers shall hold office
until their successors have duly elected and qualified.
Section 5. Duties of Elected Officers:
The Officers of the Society shall be a president, a first vice-president, second vice-president,
or more vice-presidents (the number thereof to be determined by the board of directors
from time-to-time), Secretary and Treasurer. These last two offices may be held by one
individual at the discretion of the Board.
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a.
President:
The president shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and at all
meetings of the members of the Society, and shall sign all written contracts for
the Society, and perform all such other duties as are incident to the office of the
President.
b.
1st Vice president:
The 1st Vice-President shall, in the absence and/or disability of the President,
perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President, and shall perform
such other duties as the President and Board of Directors shall prescribe.
c.
2nd Vice president:
The 2nd Vice-President shall, in the absence and/or disability of the President and
1st Vice-President, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President,
and shall perform such other duties as the President and Board of Directors shall
prescribe.
d.
e.
Secretary:
The Secretary shall issue notices of all Director’s and Society meetings, attend and
keep the minutes of all meetings, attest with signature all written contracts of the
Society, and otherwise perform all other duties as are incident to the office.
Treasurer:
i. The Treasurer shall have custody of all monies and securities of the Society
and shall be bonded in such sum and with surety as the directors may require,
conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of this office.
ii. The Treasurer shall keep or supervise the keeping of all financial records of the
Society and shall submit a written report of the general financial condition of the
Society at each regular Board of Director’s meeting. A fiscal year financial report
shall be presented to the general membership at the annual meeting of the Society.
iii. The Treasurer shall furnish such records of the Society as may be required for
an annual audit of Society business. The auditor’s report shall be directed to the
Society president for review.
iv. The Treasurer shall sign checks of the society. In addition to the signature of the
treasurer, all checks drawn on the Society shall be countersigned by another officer
or employee as the end date designated by the Board of Directors.
Section 6.
Vacancies:
In the event of a vacancy in the office of one or more of the elected offices above, the office
shall be filled by the Board of Directors at any regular or special board meeting.
Section 7.
Removal of Officers or Directors:
a.
A Society Officer or Director maybe removed at any time by a two-thirds (2/3) vote
of the full Board of Directors at a regular meeting of the Board or a special meeting
of the Board called for that purpose.
Section 8.
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b.
Officers or Directors may be removed from office by action of the membership as
provided for in Article 3, Section 7.
c.
A director can be required to vacate the office of director at such time as said
director ceases to maintain membership in the Society in good and regular standing
and/or when said director, in the opinion of the Board, no longer actively support
the goals of the Society or has three (3) consecutive unexcused absences.
Ex-officio Directors:
The Director of the Montgomery Zoo shall serve as a non-voting, ex-officio member of the
Board of Directors in an advisory capacity.
ARTICLE V :: COMMITTEES
Section 1.
The president, with the concurrence of the board, may appoint such committees as deemed
advisable. The President and 1st Vice-President shall serve as ex-officio members of all
committees except the Nominating Committee.
Section 2.
All committee members must be members of the Society in good and regular standing.
Section 3.
All committees shall be subject to the call of their respective chairman.
Section 4.
Committee chairmen may select additional members of the Society or community to serve
as subcommittees as deemed necessary.
Section 5.
Committee chairmen shall report to the Board of Directors and/or meetings of the Society
as requested by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VI :: BUDGET
Section 1.
At the first meeting of the Board of Directors after the annual meeting, the Treasurer and
Finance Committee shall submit a budget for the new fiscal year for review and approval by
the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VII :: ENDOWMENT FUND
Section 1.
A separate account entitled the Montgomery Area Zoological Society Endowment Fund
shall be maintained for accepting donations, gifts, contributions and bequests especially
designated for and to said fund.
Section 2.
The Society’s Board of Directors are authorized, and required, to proceed immediately to
establish a charitable trust know as the Montgomery Area Zoological Society Perpetual
Endowment Trust (hereinafter referred to as “the Trust”) and to transfer and convey all the
assets and money in said fund, both principal and interest to the Trust upon its creation.
Pending the creation of the Trust, the Society Board of Directors is authorized to expend
income derived from said Fund to further the purposes of the Society, but are prohibited
from expending, transferring or conveying the principal, or any part thereof, to any entity
other than the Trust.
Section 3.
Immediately before the creation of the Trust, a five member Board of Trustees shall
be created for the administration thereof. Trustees shall consist of the President and
immediate past President of the Society and three members of the Society Board of
Directors elected by that Board to serve as Trustees. Of the initial three (3) elected
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Trustees, one shall have a term of one year, another a term of two years, and the last
a three year term as Trustee. Re-election and/or appointment of the Trustees shall be
governed by the Trust Agreement.
Section 4.
Upon execution and creation of the Trust, said Trust shall be operated and administered
according to the terms of said Trust and not by the Constitution and/or by-laws of the
Society.
Section 5.
Notwithstanding any other provisions in this the Bylaws of the Society this Article VII shall
not be subject to amendment or repeal either by the Board of Directors or members of the
Society.
ARTICLE VIII :: TERMINATION
Section 1.
In the event of the dissolution of said Society, after discharge of all liabilities and obligations
of the Society, all assets thereof remaining shall be conveyed and transferred to the City of
Montgomery, as a special fund for the exclusive purpose of acquiring animals or funding
capital improvements for the Montgomery Zoo, after absolving the 501C3 status.
ARTICLE IX :: AMENDMENTS
Section 1.
Amendments to the Bylaws of the Society shall be made only at the annual or special
meeting thereof by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present. Notice of proposition
to amend shall be given to the voting membership not less than ten (10) days prior to the
meeting wherein the proposition is to be voted.
Revised, amended and adopted January 15, 2013, at a special called meeting of the membership.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
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Charles Smith, City Council (District #2)
Tracy Larkin, City Council (District #3)
Scott Miller, City of Montgomery, Director of Leisure Services
Doug Goode, City of Montgomery, Zoo Director
Montgomery Area Zoological Society 2015
Executive Officers
Montgomery Zoo, dated January 20, 2015
Janey Whitten Sabel, President
Kenneth White, 1st Vice President
Cassandra Crosby McCollough, 2nd Vice President
John Mastin, Treasurer
Krista Hawkins, Secretary
Bill Hardin, Immediate Past President
Joyce Hobbs, Executive Board Member Emeritus
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Montgomery Area Zoological Society 2015
Term expires in November 2015
Montgomery Zoo, dated January 20, 2015
Jeanne Charbonneau
Rachael Gallagher
Dawn Hathcock
Dr. Mary Hampton
Delbert Madison
John Curran Sullivan, III Scarlette Tuley
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Montgomery Area Zoological Society 2015
Term expires in November 2016
Montgomery Zoo, dated January 20, 2015
Nan Barganier Adam Causey Denise Greene Marianne McLeod Amanda Spiers
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Montgomery Area Zoological Society 2015
Term expires in November 2017
Montgomery Zoo, dated January 20, 2015
Candy Capel
Jennifer Crumpton
Dottye S. Hannan Jamie Hodges
Christine Prewitt
Paul K. Walker
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Montgomery Area Zoological Society 2015
Term expires in November 2018
Montgomery Zoo, dated January 20, 2015
Stephen Dees
Michael Gallops
Sommerville Hill
Tina Joly
Melody Jones
Dr. Joyce Loyd-Davis
Lila McNair
Betty Roberts
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Montgomery Area Zoological Society 2015
Ex-officio and Advisory Board
Montgomery Zoo, dated January 20, 2015
Ex-officio members
Charles Smith
City Council (District #2)
Tracy Larkin
City Council (District #3)
Scott Miller
Director of Leisure Services, City of Montgomery
Advisory Board members
Jackie Kennedy Amis Lynn Bright
Brooks Darby
Benita Froemming
Guy Davis, Jr.
Mike Hart
Judy Lowry
Tina McManama
Laura Strickland
Bill Wallace
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Montgomery Area Zoological Society 2015
Life members
Montgomery Zoo, dated February 4, 2015
The Honorable Bobby Bright & Mrs. Lynn Bright
Betty Brislin
Rick Brown
Paul J. Foster Dottye S. Hannan Joyce Hobbs
George E. Mann
George P. Mann
Sarah McKemey
Rita Sabel
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Montgomery Area Zoological Society 2015
Committee Outline
Montgomery Zoo, dated January 20, 2015
I. Fundraising
Objectives
- Recommendations for increasing MAZS revenue
- Solicit private/public foundations for funding in coordination with the Zoo Director,
Zoo Deputy Director and Long-range Executive Officers
- Solicit appropriate local and state representatives for monies in coordination with the
Director, Deputy Director and Executive Officers
Objectives specific to Fundraising
- Coordinate with Zoo and local/regional/national businesses to raise funds for the
Zoo and/or Museum
- Work with local/regional/national businesses concerning event and corporate sponsorship
- Solicit regional/local/national business partners/sponsors in an effort to cross-promote
the Zoo and/or Museum
- Cross promote Zoo and Museum to local/regional businesses to build public awareness
- Seek/apply for federal/government/charitable grants for expansion, development and
education needs
II. Membership
Objectives
- Assist with membership drives, collateral material development and renewal mailings
- Assist with corporate memberships involving local, regional and national businesses
- Assist with special event mailings, providing contacts and contact information
- Develop marketing piece featuring savings from zoo membership (promote value) > Corporate, Individual, Family, Grandparents and Upper-level donors
- Develop more efficient and effective manner to process membership information and cards
- Cross market the Zoo/Museum when possible
- Work directly with Special Events committee to combine efforts
> Hold membership drives during special events, cross-promote each other’s efforts
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III. Special Events
Objectives
- Attend special event meetings at the Zoo office and work as a liaison between the
MAZS and the Zoo/Museum
- Coordinate Board involvement for each special event i.e., Animal Enrichment Day (2),
Zoo Weekend, ZooBrew, Earth Day Safari (2), Zoobilation, ZooBoo and Christmas Lights Festival
> Membership Table
> Brick Sale
> Animal Adoptions
> Bake Sale
> Ticket Sales, etc.
- Assist in special event mailings, specifically for grand openings and MAZS hosted events
- Assist with the overall marketing thrust of activities during special events (i.e., hang posters, work with local media (TV/newspaper interviews), help decorate, etc.)
IV. Tourism
Objectives
- Coordinate with local and regional hotel chains, social/civic groups and tourist organizations
- Distribute brochures/marketing materials to hotels, visitor centers and tourist organizations
- Work with Chamber of Commerce to develop tourism packages with other local attractions
- Cross-market Zoo/Museum with other local attractions and/or events
- Individual and cross promote Zoo/Museum events with other local events
- Attend meetings to advise the Zoo on ways to promote and market the Zoo and Museum
- Work with Special Events and Long-range Planning committees to keep local and regional
hotel chains, social/civic groups and tourist organizations aware of Zoo events and new exhibits
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Montgomery Area Zoological Society 2015
Board meeting schedule
Montgomery Zoo, dated January 20, 2015
Date
Tuesday, January 20
Time Noon
Location Mann Museum Banquet Room
Tuesday, March 17
Noon
Mann Museum Banquet Room
Tuesday, May 19
Noon
Mann Museum Banquet Room
Tuesday, July 21
Noon
Mann Museum Banquet Room
Tuesday, September 15
Noon
Mann Museum Banquet Room
Tuesday, November 17*
Noon
Mann Museum Banquet Room
*Annual meeting (all Montgomery Zoo members are invited to attend)
Executive Committee meets at 11:30am prior to Board meeting at noon.
---------------------------Lunch will be served. Please RSVP your attendance to all meetings so we can properly prepare lunch
quantities. RSVP to the Zoo at (334) 240-4900. Thank you!
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Montgomery Area Zoological Society 2015
Special events schedule
Montgomery Zoo, dated January 20, 2015
Event: Volunteer Docent Banquet
Date and time: Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015 @ 6:00pm
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: Dinner and banquet celebrating and awarding Zoo Education Department volunteers. All
Montgomery Zoo docents and zooteens are welcome to join in this event allowing the Zoo staff and boards
members the opportunity to say thank you for all their hard work during the year. By invitation only.
Event: Animal Enrichment Day
Date and time: Saturday, Feb 21, 2015 @ 10:00am – 2:00pm
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: From zoo animals to our pets at home and even including us, we all need enrichment:
a chance to smell a new scent, taste a new flavor, play a new game or figure out a puzzle. Enrichment is an
effort to tap into and stimulate our basic five senses: touch, sight, smell, taste and hearing. The result is to
stimulate behaviors resembling those for that species in a wild. It is a lot of trial and error, but it is always
fun. Join us Saturday, Feb 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm.
Event: Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
Date and time: Saturday, Feb 28, 2015 @ 10:00am – noon
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: Brunch and banquet celebrating and awarding the Zoo’s loyal and dedicated volunteers.
All Montgomery Zoo volunteers are welcome to join in this event allowing the Zoo staff and boards
members the opportunity to say thank you for all their hard work during the year. After the brunch,
volunteers spend the day in the Zoo with friends and family. By invitation only.
Event: Zoo Weekend
Date and time: Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12, 2015 @ 9:00am – 6:00pm daily
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: Festive environment with live entertainment, games, rides, concessions and animals
from around the world. Enjoy the many activities, fantastic food and have fun together at an affordable
price. It is also an excellent opportunity to take advantage of discounted memberships.
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Event: Earth Day Safari – Educational event/program
Date and time: Tuesday and Wednesday, April 21-22, 2015 @ 9:00am – 2:00pm daily
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: Designed with school groups in mind, the Zoo’s Earth Day Safari is a fun and educational
field trip for students. Students and teachers can participate in an Endangered Species Scavenger Hunt,
play Earth Day Trivia games, see live animal presentations, enjoy one-on-one animal experiences and keeper
talks. Group discounts available, advanced reservations required.
Event: Dino Dig – Educational event/program
Date and time: Saturday, May 2, 2015 @ 10:00am – Noon
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: Go on an archeological dig and discover bones from the past. Make new discoveries and
new friends. Geared for boys and girls, 4-10 years old, advanced reservations required. Join us Saturday,
May 2 and get a little dirty.
Event: Mother’s Day
Date and time: Sunday, May 10, 2015 @ 9:00am – 5:30pm
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL MOMS. Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Montgomery Zoo. All
Moms receive FREE admission to the Montgomery Zoo and the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. Join us for
Mother’s Day.
Event: Zoo Summer Camp
Date and time: Monday - Friday, June 1 – July 24, 2015, full and half day camps available
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: Zoo Summer Camp is a fun-filled, educational wildlife experience. Geared for boys
and girls, 5-12 years old, half-day and full-day camps available. Montgomery Zoo members may begin
registering as early as Feb 3, 2015, non-members may begin registering on April 15, 2015. Advanced
reservations are required.
Event: Father’s Day
Date and time: Sunday, June 21, 2015 @ 9:00am – 5:30pm
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL DADS. Celebrate Father’s Day at the Montgomery Zoo. All
Dads receive FREE admission to the Montgomery Zoo and the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. Join us for
Father’s Day.
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Event: Military Appreciation Day
Date and time: Thursday, June 18, 2015 @ 9:00am – 5:30pm
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL MILITARY PERSONNEL AND FAMILIES. All military personnel
and their immediate family members receive FREE admission to the Zoo and the Mann Wildlife Learning
Museum. Food, drinks and assorted refreshments are also provided. Thank you for proudly serving.
Event: Animal Enrichment Day
Date and time: Saturday, July 18, 2015 @ 10:00am – 2:00pm
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: From zoo animals to our pets at home and even including us, we all need enrichment: a
chance to smell a new scent, taste a new flavor, play a new game or figure out a puzzle. Enrichment is an effort
to tap into and stimulate our basic five senses: touch, sight, smell, taste and hear. The result is to stimulate
behaviors resembling those for that species in a wild. It is a lot of trial and error, but it is always fun.
Event: Magical Creatures -- Education event/program
Date and time: Saturday, Aug 8, 2015 @ 10:00am - Noon
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: Meet some of the magical animals that are featured in movies like Harry Potter series
and The Hobbit. You will get a chance to meet animals up close, learn about them in their habitats, and
take home some special prizes for yourself. Make new discoveries and new friends. Geared for boys and
girls, 4-10 years old, advanced reservations required. Join us August 8.
Event: Annual Upper-level Members and Donors Brunch
Date and time: Saturday, August 15, 2015 @ 10:00am – Noon
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: A zoo-themed brunch celebrating and thanking loyal and dedicated upper-level members
and donors. Guests enjoy a wonderfully prepared brunch, time with Zoo Senior staff and a special behind
the scenes tour. Afterwards, guests are treated to wildlife adventure and day at the Zoo with friends and
family. By invitation only, please RSVP attendance.
Event: Zoobilation: The wildest party in town!
Date and time: Thursday, Sept 17, 2015 @ 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: Dance to the groove, delight in drinks and food samplings from the finest eateries in
the River Region, try your luck at the vast collection of auction items and rub elbows with the area’s finest
animal lovers. Zoobilation is a fundraiser geared for adults only. All guests must be 21 years old or older to
attend. Tickets are $TBA, purchased online at montgomeryzoo.com, at the Zoo’s gift shop and museum.
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Event: Ballet and the Beasts
Date and time: Friday, Sept 25, 2015 @ 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: Enjoy the Montgomery Ballet in a FREE performance under stars at the Montgomery
Zoo. Admission is FREE, picnic blankets and chairs are welcome. Join us Friday night, Sept 25, gates open at
6:00pm, the performance will begin at dusk.
Event: ZooBoo
Date and time: October 15-18, 22-25 and 29-31, 2015 @ 6:00pm – 9:00pm nightly
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: Join us for 11 nights of horror and fun at ZooBoo. Climb aboard the thrill ride of a
lifetime Haunted Hay ride or mosey on over to the Pumpkin Pull for a good old-fashioned, non-scary
traditional hay ride. Enjoy assorted Halloween-themed games, bouncy castles, petting zoo, concessions and
much more at ZooBoo. Gates open at 6:00pm, the first Haunted Hay Ride will pull out at dusk.
Event: Veteran’s Appreciation Week
Date and time: November 8-14, 2015 @ 9:00am – 5:30pm daily
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: Join the Montgomery Zoo in thanking the proud men and women of the armed forces.
During Veterans Day Week, all veterans, active military personnel and immediate family members receive a 50%
DISCOUNT on regular admission to the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. Participants
must provide a valid military identification to receive discount. Thank you for your service and dedication.
Event: Christmas Lights Festival
Date and time: December 3-6, 10-13 and 17-31, 2015 @ 5:30pm – 9:30pm nightly
Contact: (334) 240-4900 | montgomeryzoo.com | facebook.com/montgomeryzooandmannmuseum
Location: Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
Event description: See the Montgomery Zoo transformed into a Winter Wonderland sparkling with
thousands of lights. Take a leisurely stroll, a brisk train ride or see the lights atop the Zoofari Skylift Ride.
Visit Santa, enjoy the nightly live entertainment, craft hut, petting zoo… and no winter’s night would be
complete without some warming hot chocolate and fresh baked cookies.
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