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Teens – Join the Z-Team!
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Z-Team members assist keepers, help at
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Spend your summer learning, exploring, and making new
friends! Youth age 13-17 are invited to apply for the zoo’s new
Z-Team! Teen Volunteer and Leadership Program. This
exciting program gives teens a view into the world of zoo
careers while building leadership and teamwork skills needed for
success. For more information,
click here or e-mail
volunteer@kidszoo.org. Application deadline is March 4.
Summer Safari Registration begins February 1
Registration for our popular Summer Safari Day Camp begins next week!
You’ll find amazing sessions for children age 18 months through age 14,
including the new Rockin’ & Rollin’ for ages 18-36 months with adult!
Watch the mail for your Zoo to You Extra newsletter or visit
www.kidszoo.org for registration
information beginning February 1.
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Kids can go WILD at Summer Safari day
camp. |
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If you are a zoo member at the Zoo Friend, Zoo Booster,
Safari Club, Director’s Circle, or King of the Jungle level, you
may register beginning February 1. These members also receive a
10% discount on class fees! Upgrade your Family or Grandparent
Membership to take advantage of these special benefits by
calling Shelly at 260-427-6827 or e-mail
membership@kidszoo.org.
Open registration for all other members and non-members begins
February 11. Contact us at
education@kidszoo.org or (260) 427-6808 with questions.
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Snuggle up in your sleeping bag for a
one-of-a-kind Night at the Museum. |
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Spend a Night at the Museum!
You’ve seen the movie – now experience it! Scouts, schools, youth
groups, and families with children age 7-12 are invited to spend an
eerie Night at the Museum this winter! You’ll explore the Diehm
Museum, help solve a decades-old mystery, enjoy a movie and munchies!
Available February 15, 16, 23, 29 and March 8 for groups; Family Nights
are February 22, March 1 and March 7. Fee: $25 child/$15 adults; $50
deposit and $350 minimum for group reservations. Contact us at
education@kidszoo.org or (260) 427-6808 for more information.
Dumadi Growing Strong in Atlanta
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Dumadi has completely adjusted to his
new home in Atlanta. |
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Dumadi, the orangutan born at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
on October 22, 2006, has completely adjusted to his new home at
Zoo Atlanta. Here’s a recent update from Zoo Atlanta’s Assistant
Curator of Primates, Laura Mayo:
“Dumadi is doing GREAT! He has grown…and is starting to show his
early male hair pattern. He now lives with adult male Chantek, adult
females Madu and Daisy and of course his best bud [five-year-old] Bernas
[also known as Junior or Junie]. At first, Dumadi was a bit nervous
around Chantek, but now they play all the time – we will walk by and see
a big blob underneath a sheet – then Chantek and Dumadi pop out from
underneath with big play faces!!! Dumadi loves to bop Chantek on the
head and yank on his cheek pads.”
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Dumadi (right) and Bernas share a
snack. |
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Dumadi’s mother died suddenly just an hour after giving
birth. Dumadi was hand-raised by zoo keepers in Fort Wayne for
eight months before moving to Atlanta to be matched with
surrogate orangutan mother Madu in June.
While the staff in Fort Wayne misses Dumadi, it is rewarding to see
him interacting with members of his own species. We’ll continue to keep
you updated on his progress!
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