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Pu b l i s h e d f o r Fr i e n d s o f Th e Me mp h i s Zo o EXZOO- BERANCE! Jill Maybry Exzooberance™ is a bimonthly Memphis Zoological Society publication providing information for friends of the Memphis Zoo. Send comments to MZS, 2000 Prentiss Place, 3 4 Memphis, TN 38112, call (901) 276-WILD or log onto www.memphiszoo.org. Vol. XVIII, No. 2 Memphis Zoological Society Board of Directors as of December 2008 Officers: Carol W. Prentiss, Chair Kelly Truitt, Vice Chair Gene Holcomb, Treasurer Joseph C. DeWane, M.D., Secretary MidSouth Chevy Directors: full page ad F. Norfleet Abston Karl A. Schledwitz Robert A. Cox Lucy Shaw Thomas C. Richard C. Shaw Farnsworth, III Diane Smith Diana Hull Brooke Sparks Henry A. Hutton John W. Stokes, Jr. Dorothy Kirsch Steven Underwood Robert C. Lanier Joe Warren Joyce A. Mollerup Robin P. Watson Jason Rothschild Russell T. Wigginton, Jr.

Honorary Lifetime Directors: Donna K. Fisher Roger T. Knox, President Emeritus Scott P. Ledbetter Frank M. Norfleet Senator James R. Sasser Rebecca Webb Wilson Ex Officio: Dr. Chuck Brady, Zoo President & CEO Pete Aviotti, Jr., Special Assistant to Mayor In this issue: Departments: Bill Morrison, City Council Representative Nora Fernandez, Docent/Volunteer Representative 3 Creature Feature: Elk 4 Spot You at the Zoo Credits: Abbey Dane, Editor / Writer Brian Carter, Managing Editor As we get closer to the grand opening of Teton 7 Education Programs Geri Meltzer, Art Director Trek this fall, continue learning about the Jennifer Coleman, Copy Editor Toof Printing, Printer animals that will call this exhibit home. 8 Special Events Exzooberance paper generously donated by International Paper employees 4 Special Tribute 9 March/April Calendar Zoo Admission Hours: The Zoo family said goodbye to longtime employ- March - October 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 11 Zoo News November - February 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ee Wayne Carlisle in January. Join us in remem- • Grounds close one hour after last admission ber ing our friend, and learn what made this man • Zoo Closed: Thanksgiving Day, 12 Kids’ Activity Page Christmas Eve & Christmas Day such a pillar of the Memphis Zoo. Our Mission: Connecting people with wildlife. 5 Eye on Conservation The Memphis Zoo is accredited Memphis Zoo, Ya Ya and Le Le by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and a member of the are trademarks of the Memphis Zoo. We sent high school student Elizabeth Bailey to World Association of Zoos and Manitoba, Canada last fall to study the polar Aquariums. ©2009 Memphis Zoo bears. Read about her experiences as our Arctic Ambassador.

1 Memphis Zoo, we salute you.

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Elk (Cervus canadensis) by Emily Smith, Team Leader — Northwest Passage

This fall the Zoo’s Teton Trek exhibit will take visitors on a journey through Yellowstone National Park right here in Memphis. Among the animals to be fea- tured in this four-acre exhibit are elk, one of the largest mammals in North America. Elk are abundant in the Yellowstone ecosystem and are also found in the Pacific Northwest and Canada. At one time, elk inhabited most of the North American con- tinent but as pioneers moved west, over- hunting and habitat destruction caused elk to disappear from most of the United States. The last historical record of elk in Tennessee was in 1865. Recently, elk have been reintro- duced in some of the eastern states where they once lived, including Tennessee.

Elk live in herds in and around forested habitat and feed on plants, leaves, grasses and tree bark. Male elk, called bulls, stand five feet tall at the shoulder and are eight feet in length nose to tail. I currently work with the Pere David Deer in CHINA. In this deer species, a male at his largest could stand four feet at the shoulder and weigh 450 lbs. A bull elk could weigh twice as much! Only male elk have antlers, which are shed each winter Did You Know… It’s so exciting to have elk coming to the Zoo because of their impressive size. It’s • Male elk, called bulls, can weigh one thing to read about an animal, but be- up to 900 pounds. ing able to see an elk in person will really • Bugling is the distinct call of male leave a lasting impression. combined with the howling of the timber elk that can be heard for miles. Mating season occurs in the fall. Dur- wolves will make Teton Trek a truly wild ing this time, males use antler wrestling, experience! • The calves weigh around 30 posturing and bugling to attract females As you make your way through Teton pounds and have a spotted coat that and establish dominance over other males. Trek later this year, look for this majes- serves as camouflage. Bugling is the distinct call of male elk tic member of the deer family just past • Elk live an average of 11 years in that can be heard for miles. It consists of Firehole Falls. The overlook viewing will the wild but advantages in captivity high pitches, shrill screams, and grunts give you an up-close look at the impres- can increase their life span to 20 and cannot be confused with any other sive and beautiful elk in their new forest years or more. call of the wild. The bugling call of an elk habitat. Hope to see you there!

3 SPOT YOU AT THE ZOO Special SPOT YOU AT THE ZOO Feature Engaged at the Zoo by Abbey Dane “We had Spanish class together our they began dating. Earlier that week, Charlie sophomore, junior and senior years,” had gone to Mallory’s parents to ask for her Charlie said. “We didn’t know each other hand in marriage. “She knew it was going to very well until I randomly asked her to happen soon, but she was not expecting it senior prom.” that night.” Three years after their first date, Charlie The two are currently in a long-distance decided to seal the deal by taking Mallory relationship while they finish college. to their “place” — the Memphis Zoo. Charlie is studying mechanical engineering “The Zoo, Mallory’s favorite place in all at Michigan State University, while Mallory of Memphis, has become our place since is hoping to attend pharmacy school after Charlie Baird and Mallory Taylor at Zoo Lights we bought a dual membership together she completes her biology degree at the

MEMPH I S ZOO after a month of dating,” Charlie said. University of Arkansas. “We visit the Zoo at least once every time Both are expected to graduate in May In May 2010, Charlie Baird will marry his we are in Memphis together.” of 2010 and plan to marry after graduation. high school sweetheart. He has been dating Charlie decided to pop the question While they have not yet decided on a Mallory Taylor since he first, somewhat unex- at Zoo Lights, where they have made a location, they are considering returning to pectedly, asked her to senior prom at Cordova tradition of going every Christmas since “their place” for a wedding at the Zoo. High School.

Interested in saying “I Do” at the Zoo? Call (901)333-6572 or visit memphiszoo.org to find out how you can reserve the perfect setting for your wedding or reception.

“Caring is A Tribute to Wayne Carlisle what I remember (1942 - 2009) as the essence of Wayne Carlisle.” Wayne Carlisle, more affectionately called a hard worker who loved his job, but also “Slick” by those who knew him best, knew — Ho u s t o n Wi n b i g l e r , as a warm, compassionate friend who always the Memphis Zoo better than anyone else. His As s i s ta n t Cu r at o r reminded you of the important things. o f Mamma l s 50-year career at the Zoo ended earlier this year “Wayne Carlisle was bear-like in defending with his passing. He was 66. what he loved,” Winbigler said. “He was bear- Houston Winbigler, Assistant Curator of Mam- like in providing for us all and teaching us how mals and Zoo employee of 37 years, shares one of his to do what needed to be done.” many memories of Wayne: “He was a strong man,” Winbigler recalls. “We used iam to receive semi loads of alfalfa hay and the animal staff r would gather to throw hay bales into the loft of the Round Barn. Anyone who stood on the receiving end of Wayne’s throw was in for a rigorous workout. He usually had

emo other things he needed to do, and he wanted to get the job done. I should add that while most of us were covered in itchy green alfalfa, he was spotless after unloading a hay truck.”

In M Gail Karr, Assistant Curator of Mammals, worked with Wayne for 23 years. “We’ll miss Wayne in so many ways,” Karr said. “I think all the keepers will miss seeing that white truck come down the service road. Wayne would always stop and offer you a ride if he saw you walking. You could guarantee it would be a long ride because of all the stops he would make along the way.” Wayne’s friends and family remember him as a man who added so much to the Memphis Zoo — not only as Wayne Carlisle MEMPH I S ZOO

4 Eye Polar Bears in Peril on Conservation by Elizabeth Bailey, 2008 Arctic Ambassador Last year, Memphis sent a representative to Manitoba, Canada to take part in the Arctic Ambassador program to study the plight of the polar bear. Elizabeth Bailey, a junior at White Station High School, was chosen to represent her school and our city as she studied first-hand the plight of the endangered polar bear. Read about her experience as an Arctic Ambassador.

Living on the tundra meant embrac- a nose that can smell dinner through ing the sleet that pelted my face and three feet of snow. the sunrise that gilded the horizon’s But all this specialization comes with tidepools. Every day was punctuated by a price: bears are built to catch and eat nights where I snuggled sleepless under only seals. Seals need ice. And ice grows my parka, swaying against frigid gusts scarcer in the Arctic with every passing and anticipating: What would tomorrow year. It all boils down to one point: bring? A bear? A discovery? Inspiration? no ice, no seals, no bears. Dr e w S m it h King of the Arctic food chain, of But Mr. Polar Bear personally course, is that big bundle of white fuzz requested that I spread hope to my that we’d all love to hug (but hope- fellow Memphians! World governments fully have the sense to admire from a are not the sole owners of environmental distance). Every fall Mr. Polar Bear responsibility. Individuals must take hovers around where I stayed on the action by making simple lifestyle changes shores of Hudson Bay, waiting for the ice that save energy AND money. Turn off to form so he can go seal hunting after unused lights and appliances. Carpool. a summer fast. He has all the equipment: Change the thermostat so the heater or a long neck for reaching seals through air conditioner doesn’t blast. It’s simple, the ice, webbed feet for swimming and really. The bears will thank you.

Birds & Bees

planting a butterfly garden to surround Zoo members will receive a special the building. preview of the exhibit from May 15 The bee exhibit will feature an up- through 23, and the exhibit will open to close look at two busy bee hives. Inside the public on Memorial Day weekend. It The Zoo is all a buzz this spring the exhibit, visitors can examine what will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. about the opening of its special exhibit makes bees special and the role they Come and see these winged wonders — Birds & Bees. At first impression, it play in agriculture. take flight this spring. It’s just another may sound like a biology lesson. In- The indoor bee exhibit segues almost great reason to be a stead, this seasonal exhibit is designed seamlessly into the outdoor aviary that Memphis Zoo to highlight the current struggles facing features approximately 500 budgies, member. North American honeybees and provide commonly known as parakeets. In addi- an interactive experience in an outdoor tion to viewing these beautiful birds, aviary. a keeper will offer opportunities to feed Birds & Bees takes up residence in the birds by selling $1 seed branches. both the old Spider and Butterfly ex- Best of all, there will be no separate hibits. If you were a big fan of our charge to enter the Birds & Bees exhibit. butterfly friends, don’t fret — we’re

Birds and Bees opens Memorial Day weekend. Members, don’t miss your sneak preview May 15-23.

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The Conservation Action Network species as the trumpeter swan, Missis- Conservation (CAN) of the Memphis Zoo was started sippi gopher frog, Louisiana pine snake, in the mid-1990s as a “call to action” for elephants, giant pandas, polar bears, saving endangered species and threatened orangutans, bonobos and jaguars. Our Update habitats. Determined not to sit idly by as organization is at the forefront of science animals faced threats from ever expand- for species recovery and supports a CAN supports local, regional, national and ing human populations, the Zoo initiated biodiversity fellowship training program international conservation projects for a grass roots effort to expand the amount that offers valuable experience to under- of support that could be provided for spe- graduate students from regional univer- such imperiled species as the trumpeter cies recovery. Our mission is to support sities/colleges. Our continued support for swan, Mississippi gopher frog, Louisiana wildlife through conservation, education critically endangered species and their and research. Thanks to more than a habitats is truly a community effort, with pine snake, elephants, giant pandas, polar decade of abiding by this single mission, a significant amount of funds provided by bears, orangutans, bonobos and jaguars. the Memphis Zoo and CAN has grown into the Zoo’s annual fundraiser, Wild World one of the leading conservation organi- of Wine and Beer. When you attend Wild zations in the Mid-South. CAN supports World of Wine and Beer, you provide local, regional, national and international support for conservation efforts all over conservation projects for such imperiled the world.

Wild World of Wine and Beer April 3 • 7 to 10 p.m. • $40/members and $50/nonmembers Buy tickets online at memphiszoo.org or call (901) 333-6572

The Zoo invites you to join us for the 11th annual Wild World of Wine and Beer. Southwestern Distributing will provide fine wines from California, Oregon and Washington, and five styles of specialty beers. This event includes music by DJ Tommy Austien, food, a silent auction with animal-inspired artwork by Susan Inman and visits from some of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors. Wild World of Wine and Beer, the Zoo’s largest conservation

fundraiser, supports conservation here and around the globe. Art by Susan Inman

- ø Discover more programs ‘EdzoocationEdzoocation 09• • and get more information at pprroogrgramsams memphiszoo.org/education.

r Springs Break Camp Homeschool Workshops• Ma r c h 16 - 20 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Da t e s : Se e b e l o w $35/m e m b e r p e r d a y & $45/n o n m e m b e r p e r d a y 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ag e s : Pr e K-K, 1s t -2n d , 3r d -6t h $25/m e m b e r , $35/n o n m e m b e r Registration De a d l i n e : Ma r c h 10, 2009 $5 o f f if p a r e n t a s s i s t s Nu m b e r o f Sp a c e s : 12 s t u d e n t s /Pr e K-K, 20 s t u d e n t s /1s t -2n d , It Takes Two 20 s t u d e n t s /3r d -6t h Sometimes it takes two. -Radical Rainforest Adventure Discover the animal moms and ø - dads that work together to Rainforests are colorful, loud, wet and so much more. ø raise their wild child. Through activities, games, crafts, stories, amazing biofacts •and visits from real rainforest animals, students will be March 9 — PreK-K and 1st-2nd transported to the rainforests of the world. • • March 11 — 3rd-4th and 5th-7th • - Father Knows Best Some fathers øknow best in the wild kingdom. Join us as we r - s r • learn about proud animal papas ø s that don’t mind• being Mr. Mom. Junior Zoo Crew Zoo Trekkers Badge-In-A-Day April 6 — PreK-K and 1st-2nd • 10 a.m. - 1 p•.m. 10:30 a.m. - n• o o n 10 a.m. - 1 p.•m. April 8 — 3rd-4th and 5th-7th • m e m b e r n o n m e m b e r m e m b e r p e r c h i l d i n c l u d•e s o n e m e m b e r p e r c h i l d $30/ , $40/ $5 / ( $25/ / Ag e s : 10-12 y e a r s a d u l t a n d Zo o a d m i s s i o n ) (i n c l u d e s o n e a d u l t ) r s Registration De a d l i n e : $20 n o n m e m b e r /p e r c h i l d $35/n o n m e m b e r /p e r c h i l d We d n e s d ay b e f o r e t h e p r o g r a m (i n c l u d e s o n e a d u l t a n d Zo o a d m i s s i o n ) (i n c l u d e s o n e a d u l t ) Stroller Cubs Nu m b e r o f Sp a cr e s : *$5 f o r e a c h a dd i t i o n a l a d u l t Mu s t m e e t m i n i m u m 15 participant • 20 c h i l d r e n p e r s e s s i o n Ag e s : 5-9 y e a r s o l d s requirement f o r p r o g r a m t o t a k e p l a c e Da t e s : Se e b e l• o w Mu s t r e s e r v e t w o w e e k s in a d v a n c e March 7 — Taxonomists March 7 — Elephant Ears and 10 - 10:45 a.m. Nu m b e r o f Sp a c e s : 30 Gi r l o r Cu b April 4 — Geologists Monkey Grass $5/m e m b e r , $15/n o n m e m b e r • Sc o u t s (d o e s n o t i n c l u d e p a r e n t s ) i n c l u d e s o n e a d u l t a n d o o May 2 — Ornithologists April 4 — Zoo Night Life• ( Z a d m i s s i o n ) May 2 — Animal Acrobats This program will give your Re c o m m e n d e d a g e s : 18 m o n t h s - scout the opportunity to earn a 4 y e a r s o l d badge while participating in fun and educational activities, including March 23 — The Littlest Wolf crafts, live animal visits, experi- by Larry Dane Brimner ments and tours. Please visit the April 20 — Old Mother Bear Zoo’s Web site for available badges. by Victoria Miles All participants are responsible May 18 — Erick’s Hungry Winter for acquiring the earned badge (A young elk’s tale) through their local council. by Lois L. Sando March 14 or 21 April 4 or 11 May 2

Registration line: (901) 333-6765 • www.memphiszoo.org/education

Pre-registration is required. Prices are subject to change. The Education Department reserves the right to cancel a program due to insufficient registration. 7 SPECIALSPECIAL

Zoo Hours Change! The Zoo’s hours change for the months of March Ap r 1 Ap r 23 through October. Admission hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wise and Wild Spring Plant Sale Grounds close Wednesdays Member Preview at 6 p.m. 11: 3 0 a.m. - 1 p.m. wEDNESDAYS 3 - 6 p.m. $30/m e m b e r s a n d $35/n o n m e m b e r s Members can beat the crowd by visiting the Zoo’s In c l u d e s Zo o a d m i s s i o n plant sale one day early! Don’t miss this special or MAR 7 14 On select Wednesdays, you’re invited to join us perk of your Zoo membership. for a seated luncheon featuring LUNCHEONpresentations SERIES from Horticulture Walking zookeepers, curators and all the folks who know

Tour: Early Spring Blooms the Zoo best. Join us for our first Wise and Wild Ap r 24-25 Wednesday on April 1 as Herb Roberts, Curator of 9 -10:30 a.m. Spring Plant Sale Birds, tells us about the Zoo’s upcoming special ex- $5/m e m b e r s a n d $15/n o n m e m b e r s 9 a.m. t o 5 p.m. e a c h d a y hibit, Birds & Bees. Price includes a deluxe box lunch No n m e m b e r p r i c e i n c l u d e s Zo o a d m i s s i o n . and beverage. Call (901) 333-6572 for reservations. Polish your green thumb this spring by visiting Pr e -registration r e q u i r e d . Ve r y l i m i t e d one of the most unique plant sales in town. Ever s p a c e ; c a l l (901) 333-6765 t o r e g i s t e r . Wise and Wild Calendar wonder how you can get your hands on some of Beautiful plants are in bloom, even this early May 6 - Jill Maybry, Zoo Horticulturist the beautiful plants growing in the Zoo? You can in the spring! This month we’ll explore the June 3 - Andrew Smith, Hooved Stock/ find them right here at the Zoo’s east gate. Zoo Zoo’s plaza and Primate Canyon to see some Elephant Manager horticulturists will be available to answer your early-blooming plants. Our walking tours Oct. 7 - Dr. Andy Kouba, Curator of Research gardening questions. take place outside, rain or shine. Please dress Nov. 4 - Michele Correia, Director of Visit memphiszoo.org/plantsale for a complete appropriately! Development list of plants found at this year’s plant sale. Dec. 2 - Dr. Chuck Brady, Zoo President *Get to the plant sale by entering the Zoo’s service entrance off North Parkway. No admission required. y

Ap r 3 save Wild World M a 22 the of Wine and Zoo Brew Ti c k e t s o n s a l e Ap r i l 1 Date Beer $20/m e m b e r s , $25/n o n m e m b e r s

7 - 10 p.m. This beer tasting event is back by popular de- $40/m e m b e r s a n d mand. Guests will sample beers from around the $50/n o n m e m b e r s world. Price also includes appetizers and enter- Fo r t i c k e t s , v i s i t m e m p h i s z o o .o r g o r tainment in the Zoo’s courtyard. This event takes Jill Maybry Jill c a l l (901)333-6752. place Friday, May 22, but you can purchase your The Zoo invites you to join us for the 11th tickets beginning April 1. Last year, this event sold annual Wild World of Wine and Beer. See page out. Reserve your spot by calling (901) 333-6572

MAR 28 6 for more information about this fundraiser. for tickets. Discovery and Enrichment Day a m p m 10 . .- 2 . . Ap r 18 Included with Zoo admission Earth Day Celebration Learn how scientific studies in the animal 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. kingdom have influenced us today. Watch In c l u d e d w i t h Zo o a d m i s s i o n the animals receive treats on exhibits, explore through special hands-on The Zoo is working hard to save some of the activities and play scientist at our interac- world’s endangered animals and to conserve the tive station. environments in which we all live. Join us for Earth Day as we spend the day exploring information stations and learning all about conservation

through Keeper Chats, crafts, games and a DREW SMITH Zoo Brew scavenger hunt. 8 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday SPECIALSPECIAL Mar.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Horticulture Tour Don’t Junior Zoo Crew Forget! Zoo Trekkers The Zoo’s hours change 8 9 10 11 for the months of March 14 through October. Horticulture Daylight Savings Homeschool Homeschool Admission hours are 9 a.m. Tour Time Begins Workshops Workshops to 5 p.m. Grounds Badge- close at 6 p.m. In-A-Day

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February 4 & 18, March 4 & 25, April 8 & 22Family Spring Day to Art:at the Spring Dixon Break Camp Because of your generosity, the animals received ArtZone: After School Art Club 3:30pm-5:00pm RenaissanceMarch 16-20; Day 9:30am-12:30pm more than $1,300 worth of toys and treats that will February 4 & 18, March 4 & 25, April 8 & 22 Ages 10-15 SaAgesturday, 6-11 March 7; 10am- 2pm be used year round. More than $1,300 3:30pm-5:00pm Gallery and Gardens AAZK will be holding DIXONSpring to Art: Spring Break Camp in toys and treats Ages 10-15 an Enrichment Day this March 16-20; 9:30am-12:30pm were donated to the Spring 2009 Children and Family Programs spring. Stay tuned for Ages 6-11 Story Time Paint at it! the Plant Dixon it! SUMMERFamily CAMP Day at the Dixon Enrichment Giving Saturdays, 10:30 am Renaissance Day more information on this Tree in 2008. www.dixon.org; 901-761-5250 July 27-31; 9:00-3:00 event. Story Time at the Dixon (1/2 day camp available 9am-12pm)Sa turday, March 7; 10am- 2pmYa Ya Saturdays,Family 10:30 amDay at the Dixon Ages 6-10 Ad kin s Jay ArtZone: After School Art Club Renaissance Day Panda Update February 4 & 18, March 4 & 25, April 8 & 22 Saturday, March 7; 10am- 2pm The holidays turned out to be a very a “pseudo-pregnancy,” the female will Spring to Art: Spring Break Camp Paint it! Plant it! SUMMEReventful CAMP time at the Memphis Zoo, espe- display all physical signs that she is, in fact, 3:30pm-5:00pm ArtZone: After School Art Club March 16-20; 9:30am-12:30pm February 4 & 18, March 4 & 25, April July8 & 27-31; 22 9:00-3:00 cially in CHINA. After observing several pregnant. However, we won’t know if Ya Ya SpringAges to 10-15 Art: Spring Break Camp Ages 6-11 (1/2 day camp available 9am-12pm)changes in “Ya Ya,” the Zoo’s female giant is actually pregnant until days before she March 16-20; 9:30am-12:30pm 3:30pm-5:00pm Ages 6-10 panda, zookeepers confirmed their suspi- gives birth. Because panda cubs are born Paint it! Plant it! SUMMER CAMP cions — she was going into estrus, just in so small, no larger than a stick of butter, Ages 6-11 Ages 10-15 time for Christmas! Giant pandas only cycle they can go undetected by ultrasound tests July 27-31; 9:00-3:00 once each year, if at all. That cycle only lasts until shortly before they are born. Story Time (1/2at theday camp Dixon available 9am-12pm)Family Day at the Dixon Saturdays, 10:30 am approximately three days, so it is crucial for At the time this publication went to press, Ages 6-10 RenaissanceStory Day Time at the Dixon mating to take place in that window. no changes had been noted in Ya Ya’s status. Bat enrichment Family Day at the Dixon Saturday, SaturdaysMarch 7; 10am- | 10:30 2pm am Keepers put Le Le and Ya Ya together Visit memphiszoo.org for updates. Re inb o l d Dara Renaissance Day in hopes of natural breeding taking place; Toss your phone — take the tram April 18, you will receive an all-day pass for Saturday, March 7; 10am- 2pm however, after several unsuccessful Spring to Art: Spring Break Camp attempts, they decided to go to artificial In honor of our Earth Day celebration, the Zoo’s tram. You’ll receive one ticket per Spring to Art: Spring Break Camp insemination, performed by the Zoo’s bring your old cell phones to the Zoo, and cell phone you recycle. So gather up those Paint it! PlantMarch it! 16–20 SUMMER | 9:30am–12:30pm CAMP Curator of Research, Dr. Andy Kouba. take a load off your feet for the day. When old phones and enjoy a free and relaxing March 16-20; 9:30am-12:30pm Because pandas undergo what is called you bring your cell phone to be recycled on ride through the Zoo. JulyAges 27-31; 6–11 9:00-3:00 Ages 6-11 Paint it! Plant it! SUMMER CAMP (1/2 day camp available 9am-12pm) July 27-31; 9:00-3:00 Ages 6-10 (1/2 day camp available 9am-12pm) Family Day at the Dixon /USa#³ $ Ages 6-10 aSaaW]\a;4 Family Day at the Dixon Renaissance Day 8c\S& 'O\R8cZg$ % Renaissance Day Saturday, March 7 | 10:00 am– 2:00 pm Saturday, March 7; 10am- 2pm 2`OeW\Uj>OW\bW\Uj>`W\b[OYW\Uj>V]b]U`O^Vg Registration Paint it! Plant it! SUMMER CAMP AQcZ^bc`Sj2WUWbOZ/`bajO\R[]`S begins April 6 July 27–31 | 9:00 am–3:00 pm Full day or half day | Before/after care available Paint it! Plant it! SUMMER CAMP (½ day camp available 9:00 am–12:00 pm) Ages 6–10 July 27-31; 9:00-3:00 Overton Park | 1930 Poplar Avenue | (901) 272-5142 | www.mca.edu (1/2 day camp available 9am-12pm) Ages 6-10 11

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