PHOTOS: Montgomery Zoo Welcomes Baby Bongo
The animal care team at the Montgomery Zoo has announced the birth of a male Eastern Bongo.
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DYW Contestants Tour Montgomery Zoo
Contestants from the Distinguished Young Women program had the opportunity to tour the Montgomery Zoo Wednesday afternoon. The young women were able to experience all that the zoo has to offer from: observing all of the different varieties of animals to riding the train and the sky lift. The DYW contestants like Katie Jett from Lawrence County and Graciana Doster…
Montgomery Zoo Hosts 30th Annual Christmas Lights Festival
It’s that time of year again! It’s the annual Montgomery Zoo Christmas Lights Festival.
Montgomery Zoo Holds First “Conservation Car Wash”
The Montgomery Zoo held their first Conservation Car Wash and Tailgate Party on Saturday, October 23. People were invited to swing by before the big games, get a car wash, and see a few of the zoo’s Education Ambassador animals. They accepted a minimum donation of $10 for a car wash. All proceeds will go to the Montgomery Zoo’s efforts to serve the River Region.
Montgomery Zoo on How They’ve Survived Financially in the Pandemic
“Our zoo is mostly funded by people who come here everyday,” says Steven Pierce, program services manager at the Montgomery Zoo. With a business that is primarily based outdoors, Pierce says they’ve been able to keep the zoo up and running by people coming to enjoy their outside time. “During the pandemic all of us kind of felt that desire…
New Waters of the World Exhibit Opens at the Montgomery Zoo
There’s a new fun exhibit that just opened at the Montgomery Zoo. Water of the World is an exhibit with cool aquatic animals for the whole family to see. The exhibit is filled with South American animals of all kinds, including colorful fresh water sting rays. More animals will be added to the exhibit for their Asian tank and Mud-Skipper…
Local Charities, Non-profits Say Donations at an All Time Low Due to the Pandemic
Charities, non-profits, and organizations across the community are struggling to get donations as events are being cancelled and concern rises for financial situations.
Montgomery Zoo Cancels Zoobilation Fundraiser Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases
The Montgomery Zoo has announced that it has canceled its Zoobilation fundraiser due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. The event was scheduled for September 16.
Montgomery Zoo Starts Up Annual Zoofari Summer Camp
Each summer, the Montgomery Zoo hosts their Zoofari Camp for the local children. The camp is available for kids ages 5 to 12 years old. The Zoofari campers will get a behind the scenes look at the zoo with the zookeepers and camp counselors. The camp is a way to show children a different side to the zoo that they…
The Final Zoo Weekend for the Month of April 2021
This weekend will be the last for the Montgomery Zoo’s “Zoo Weekend”. In the past it has been a single weekend event, but because of the pandemic, the Zoo decided to host the event each Saturday in April. With the final weekend approaching we spoke to officials to find out what to expect this coming Sunday. “we’re looking forward to…
