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June 14, 2009 |
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Animal Play Day: Branch out with the Animals
Leaves, glorious leaves… watch the animals tear through piles of branches and leaves as they are given fresh browse cut right here on grounds by the horticulture staff.
*all browse is approved for the animals by the vet staff as certain types of browse can be dangerous to some animals.
Wallabies 11:30
Red Panda 12:00
Miller Children’s Zoo 1:00
Savanna 2:30
Colobus Monkeys 3:00
Watusi Cattle 4:00 |
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June 27, 2009 |
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Cheetah Chase
Help save the endangered cheetah by walking, running or jogging in Binder Park Zoo’s Cheetah Chase. This exciting chip timed running/walking event will take participants through portions of the Zoo including Wild Africa. Choose from three different races; The Gazelle Gallup 5K run, 5K Sloth Walk or the Lemur Lap, a Kid’s Fun Run. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners for both men and women will be rewarded with prizes! Participants in the Cheetah Chase will be provided with snacks, a free t-shirt, a zoo pass for the day and health and sports fitness information, provided by vender booths representing Healthy Lifestyles.
To register for the Cheetah Chase apply online at www.binderparkzoo.org or contact the Zoo at 269-979-1351 ext 153 or 156 for more information.
Animal Play Day: Carb-Free Enrichment Day
Humans are not the only ones who watch their carbs! Some animals here at Binder Park would find a meatball more delicious than a peanut butter sandwich. Enjoy in the excitement as the meat-eaters attack their enrichment.
Cheetah (lure course) 12:00
Mexican Wolves 12:30
Snow Leopards 1:00
Kookaburra 2:00
African Wild Dogs 2:30
Vultures on Savannah 3:00
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July 4, 2009 |
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Animal Play Day: Watermelon Madness
Could you fit a whole watermelon in your belly? Some animals in the Zoo can! Who will be the fastest? Enjoy seeing the juice run down the chins of your favorite animals as they chomp on watermelons in the summer sun.
Donkeys 11:00
Lemurs 11:30
Aldabra Tortoises 12:00
Snow Leopards 2:00
Colobus Monkeys 2:30
Red-Capped Mangabeys 3:00
Gibbons 4:00 |
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July 12, 2009 |
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Animal Play Day: Christmas in July
Come celebrate in the fun as the animals open up piles of presents. See which gifts they treasure the most. Some will enjoy the boxes and wrappers more than what is hidden inside!
Snow Leopards 11:00
African Wild Dogs 12:00
Red pandas 12:00
Mexican Wolves 2:30
Red-capped Mangabeys 2:30
Colobus Monkey 3:00
Lemurs 3:00
Prarie Dogs 4:00 |
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July 25, 2009 |
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Animal Play Day: Goin' Bananas
It may surprise you which animals will devour a banana faster than you! Watch as some of the animals eat these healthy fruits peel and all!
Lemurs and Watusi Cattle 12:00
Miller Children’s Zoo 1:00
Aldabra Tortoises 2:00
Red Pandas 2:30
Gibbons and Savanna 3:00
Red-Capped Mangabeys 3:30
Colobus Monkeys 4:00 |
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August 1 & 2, 2009 |
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Reptile Weekend
Binder Park Zoo and the Michigan Society of Herpetologists (MSH) are proud to once again feature Michigan’s largest Reptile Weekend event held at Binder Park Zoo! Members from the Michigan Society of Herpetologists will share insight on the many misconceptions that plague reptiles and amphibians. This fascinating event, geared towards both kids and adults, will allow reptile enthusiasts to see and touch over 100 different reptiles and amphibians from around the world!
Animal Play Day: Reptile Weekend
It may surprise you which animals will devour a banana faster than you! Watch as some of the animals eat these healthy fruits peel and all!
Saturday 11:00-4:00
Sunday 12:00-4:00 |
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August 8, 2009 |
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Animal Play Day: Bagels, Bagels, Bagels
Bagels aren’t just for breakfast anymore…enjoy observing these animals tear into a few fluffy bagels, minus the cream cheese of course!
Donkey Exhibit 12:00
Prarie Dogs 12:30
Lemurs 2:30
Red-capped Mangabeys 3:00
Colobus and Gibbons 3:30
Pot Bellied Pigs 4:00 |
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August 23, 2009 |
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Animal Play Day: Chillin on a Summer Day
Zookeepers keep the animals cool on the hot Michigan summer days in many ways. Come watch the animals escape the scorchers by licking and chewing ice with treats frozen right inside!
Lemurs 12:00
Red Panda 12:00
Miller Children’s Zoo 1:00
African Wild Dogs 2:00
Red-Capped Mangabeys 2:30
Mexican Wolves 3:00
Watusi Cattle 4:00 |
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September 7, 2009 |
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Animal Play Day: Boiled Eggstravaganza
Watch this eggstra special enrichment day get started in the Binda Conservation Discovery Center as the tamarins show you just how delectable a boiled egg can be. Some animals peel them for themselves, and some need a helping hand to get the fun started.
Mexican Wolves 12:00
Tamarins 12:30
Lemurs 2:00
Gibbons and Wild Dogs 3:00
Red-Dapped Mangabeys 3:30
Colobus Monkeys 4:00 |
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September 26 & 27, 2009 |
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Howl-a-Palooza
The stories from Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs are how many folks learned about wolves, but these stories contain very few true facts. Come to Binder Park Zoo to learn the truth about wolves and help us kick off Wolf Awareness Week! |
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September 27, 2009 |
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Animal Play Day: Harvest Day
As fall approaches, the animals join in the fun too! Piles of leaves, corn stalks, pumpkins, and squash provide tons of fun for many of the critters throughout the day.
Forest Farm 12:00
Mexican Wolves 12:00
Snow Leopards 1:00
African Wild Dogs 2:00
Miller Children’s Zoo 3:00
Prarie Dogs 3:30 |
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Mid October – October 30, 2009 |
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The Great ZooBoo
This year’s Great ZooBoo offers tons of excitement, more animals on exhibit, and nightly entertainment. Start planning for the perfect Halloween costume and wind your way through a dedicated trick-or-treat trail! Once your little goblins and ghosts have trick-or-treated, stay a little longer and enjoy the great fall atmosphere and nightly entertainment venues like magicians, storytellers and pirate shows! Hop aboard the Binda Conservation Carousel, Hay Ride or Z.O.& O. ZooBoo Express, all at your own pace. Don’t miss the Booville Carnival!
The Great ZooBoo begins Mid October and runs through the 30th. Monday-Friday 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 3:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. For more information visit our website at www.binderparkzoo.org. |
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