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YES! WE ARE OPEN for LABOR DAY WEEKEND and MONDAY, LABOR DAY (SEPT 6) |
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REGULAR OPERATING HOURS: 9:00am – 5:30pm daily
GRAB ON... AND LET YOUR ADVENTURE BEGIN. Delve deep into the jungles of South America. Travel the savannahs of Africa or the hilltops of Asia. Venture the tall grasses of the North American plains or see what’s hopping down under. Catch it all right here at the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. Located merely minutes from downtown Montgomery, Alabama, the Montgomery Zoo encapsulates global travels in a single destination. Check out over 500 species of exotic and endangered animals from five continental realms.
NEW AT THE ZOO.The Zoo is forever growing, expanding and changing. From new displays to continual newcomers and births, there is always something new at the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Museum. New in the past year, we have added our new Giraffe Encounter Post. Stand nose-to-nose with an 18 foot giraffe. Watch, standing merely inches away, as these gentle and gracious creatures approach you and stand literally inches away. If the high seas are calling your name, check out the new pedal boats at the lakefront near the River Otter exhibit. And if you are looking for some animal interaction, visit our snack zones at the Asian Koi Fish pond and the North American River Otter exhibit. And if all that has you begging for a break, soar like an eagle in our new playground and swings.
MANN MUSEUM.No Zoo trip would be complete without taking a gander at this one-of-a-kind, touch and feel wildlife learning museum. See the largest collection of preserved North American wildlife in the Southeast. Stand toe-to-toe with a polar bear, feel the velvet antlers of an elk or dive deep into our aquatic room with the likes of a hammerhead shark and killer whale. Step into the glory of nature’s outdoors while strolling in the comfort of the great climate controlled indoors. Wahooo... air conditioning is a wonderful thing!
EATS and SNACKS.Enjoy a class picnic on our many shaded lawns or grab a table under one of our shelters. Coolers are welcome. If you don’t want the hassle of bringing your own, check out the Overlook Cafe for a wonderful meal, drink or refreshment. From hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza and chicken strips to cool drinks, ice cream, popcorn, candy and so much more.
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OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
The Giraffe Encounter
Get an eye-to-eye viewwith an 18 foot giraffe. For a buck per person, walk out on a deck into our Giraffe exhibit. See the Giraffes up close and personal. What an awesome experience!
Pedal boats at the River Otters
It is like going to the islands.Just feel the cool lake breezes as you pedal your way around the Zoo lake. Enjoy a 30 minute ride, cool down. Catch a few rays and work on that tan.
Tiger cub nursery Grrrrrr…with two white Bengal Tiger cubs at the Montgomery Zoo Nursery located near the Train Depot. Catch them while they are still babies… they are growing fast. Feeding times: 10:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Zoobilation – September 30 at 6:30pm It is like going to the islands.Zoobilation 2010 will take place September 30, beginning at 6:30pm at the Overlook Cafe located on the grounds of the Montgomery Zoo. Join us for an evening of great food and spirits, live entertainment and dancing, as well as, a live and silent auction. All guests in attendance must be 21 years old or older. Tickets are $25 per person. All food, desserts, beverages, and open bar are included in the price of admission. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ZOOBILATIONONLINE.com or over the phone at (334) 240-4900. All proceeds from this annual fundraiser will benefit the SKY LIFT PROJECT at the Montgomery Zoo. Fee: $25 per person, all guests must be 21 years old or older to attend.
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KEEP ME COOL
> Check out the Mann Museum It is the greatestindoor wildlife experience you will ever have > Visit the Overlook Cafe Jimmy and the gang always have plenty of cool treats and refreshments available > Playground Get some airtime on the new swings, there is lots of shade and benches > Play in the water Zoo mister stations are located throughout the Zoo for a quick cool down > Find a bench Shade trees and benches are everywhere, take a rest and enjoy the view > Cooler Bring a cooler full of treats and drinks to enjoy > Gift Shop Squirt you, a friend or just cool down with an awesome selection of water guns > Train ride Just like the wild, wild west. Climb aboard and enjoy a breezy ride through the perimeter of the Zoo > Pedal boats Just feel those cool breezes while taking a pedal boat ride at the Zoo’s lake
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MORE INFO
Hours. We are open 7 days per week, 9:00am – 5:30pm daily. The last ticket sold and major exhibits begin closing at 4:30.
Admission prices for the Zoo are: Adults are $10 Children between the ages of 3 and 12 years old are $7 Toddlers 2 years old and younger are FREE Senior citizens 65 years and older are $9
Combo admission prices for the Zoo and Museum are: Adults are $14 Children between the ages of 3 and 12 years old are $10 Toddlers 2 years old and younger are FREE Senior citizens 65 years and older are $14
Military and group discounts are available.
Contact us. Give us a buzz at (334) 240-4900 or check out www.montgomeryzoo.com. You can also follow your Montgomery Zoo on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. |
