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Zoo Supporters Headed South of the Border to Annual “Do at the Zoo” Fundraiser
Date:
May 17, 2013
Palm Beach Zoo supporters flocked together and headed “South of the Border” last Friday, May 10th for the Zoo’s annual spring “Do at the Zoo” fundraiser. This year’s fundraiser raised over $100,000, with all proceeds helping to advance the Zoo’s mission to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat and to inspire others to value and conserve the natural world. The Palm Beach Zoo is home to more than 1,400 animals and is nationally accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The evening featured a delicious array of south-of-the-border-themed finger foods provided by area restaurants including: Cha Cha’s, Echo, Imoto at Buccan, Leopard Lounge, Malcolm’s: The Art of Food, Palm Beach Zoo’s Tropics Café, Palm Beach Catch, PDQ, Rooney’s Public House and Table 26. BACARDI, USA, Inc. once again was the exclusive cocktail sponsor and provided fully staffed bars with professional bartenders and servers who traveled from Miami to serve hand mixed BACARDI cocktails.
Official results are now available online for the Palm Beach Zoo's first ever Save the Tiger 5K! View Now!
Zoo School Garners Community Support
Date:
May 8, 2013
What better way to learn about wildlife and conservation than to attend school at the Palm Beach Zoo? That’s the reality for Palm Beach County elementary students attending Title I schools. And it’s all thanks to support from community sponsors: Kids’ Dreams Public Charity, Palm Beach Kennel Club, TD Charitable Foundation, R. Cathleen Cox Charitable Foundation, and Fortin Foundation. Zoo School is an innovative and memorable way for students to learn in an outdoor classroom setting. The program is offered to Palm Beach County elementary students, grades 3 through 5, attending Title I schools with an 80% or higher population of “at-risk” students. The one week, on-site program will be offered October through May for class sizes of 18 to 22 students. Students and their teachers will use the Zoo School classroom as their homeroom for the week and enjoy all aspects of the Zoo each day. Zoo educators will provide outdoor lessons: activities featuring live animals!
Bush Dog Whelps Now On Exhibit with Single Parent Dad
Date:
May 2, 2013
The pitter patter of little paws can now be heard as two male bush dog whelps explore their new surroundings at the Palm Beach Zoo. Born on January 7, 2013, the whelps spent their first few months behind-the-scenes bonding with mom, Mediana, and dad, Oscito. Unfortunately, they will be growing-up without mom, who sadly passed away shortly after they were weaned. “Even though [Mediana] wasn’t in the best of health, she was able to give birth to and raise her young until they were able to eat solid food on their own,” said Zoological Manager Nancy Nill. “She held on as long as she was needed for the whelps. Now dad is a single parent taking great care of his young.” Before they could discover what their new exhibit had to offer, the two boys received their third set of shots which included distemper and rabies shots. They were also micro-chipped.
Palm Beach Zoo Brightens Day for Children at ARC
Date:
April 22, 2013
Palm Beach Zoo educators are taking zoo animals “on the road” in the Ed Morse ZooMobile and heading to The Arc of Palm Beach County to brighten the day for local children with developmental disabilities. “The enrichment that our students will receive from the ZooMobile is possibly even more essential for them than it is for other students, because the difficulties involved in transporting these children make family zoo visits very challenging,” explained Dr. Tiffany North, Director of Children and Family Services at The Arc of Palm Beach County.
Party for the Planet this Weekend at the Palm Beach Zoo
Date:
April 18, 2013
The Palm Beach Zoo along with more than 120 of the top zoos and aquariums across North America are throwing the 7th Annual Party for the Planet™ – the largest combined Earth Day celebration in North America this weekend. “Every year, AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums welcome more than 180 million visitors who have an interest in connecting with wildlife, learning about nature, and becoming involved in protecting the future of our Earth,” said AZA President & CEO Jim Maddy. “By participating in the Party for the Planet™ at your local zoo or aquarium, you are making a difference by helping to support conservation locally and worldwide.” Party for the Planet will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 20 & 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Activities will include performances by the Pied Piper of Percussion: Steve Gryb in the Fountain Plaza, wildlife shows, keeper talks and roving animal encounters, recycled crafts in the Florida Pioneer House, and children’s games.
BACARDI, USA Named Official Cocktail Sponsor for 2013 Do at the Zoo.
Palm Beach Zoo to Hold First-Ever “Save the Tiger 5K”
Date:
April 5, 2013
With fewer than 300 Malayan tigers left in the wild, NOW is the time to start preserving the species. You can help by participating in the Palm Beach Zoo’s inaugural “Save the Tiger 5K”. The run is devoted to helping protect Malayan tigers from poachers and conserve their habitat. The survival of this species is one of the Zoo’s success stories. Of the 61 Malayan tigers living at other accredited Association of Zoos and Aquarium facilities, four of them are at the Palm Beach Zoo; mom Berapi and her three offspring Jaya, Bunga and Penari. The cubs are the result of the Zoo’s participation in the Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan, working with other accredited zoos to manage the population, protect habitat and stop poaching activities.
Zoo Patrons Head South of the Border to “Do at the Zoo” Fundraiser
Date:
April 2, 2013
Palm Beach Zoo supporters will be heading “South of the Border” on Friday, May 10th for the Palm Beach Zoo’s annual spring “Do at the Zoo” fundraiser. This fiesta casual affair takes place from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Zoo. All proceeds from “Do at the Zoo” will help the zoo advance its mission to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat and to inspire others to value and conserve the natural world. The evening will feature a delicious array of south-of-the-border-themed finger foods provided by area restaurants including: Cha Cha’s, Echo, Imoto, Leopard Lounge, Malcolm’s: The Art of Food, Palm Beach Zoo’s Tropics Café, PB Catch, PDQ, Rooney’s Public House and Table 26. BACARDI, USA, Inc. is the exclusive cocktail sponsor and will provide fully staffed bars with professional bartenders and servers. The evening will highlight a CAZADORES TEQUILIA ZOORITA, a specialty cocktail created by Bacardi specifically for the event.
Zoo Sets Record Attendance During Spring Break
Date:
April 1, 2013
Palm Beach Zoo sets record for “best day” and “best month” of attendance including the week of Spring Break. Last Tuesday, the Zoo had its best single day on record with 3,348 guests attending in beautiful 70-degree weather.
