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Schools helping build the African Journey
During a Wild Week, students will discover amazing African animals, learn about African geography and culture, and raise funds to finalize construction of the largest project in zoo history - the African Journey. School children have always had a special relationship with the zoo since its establishment in 1965. "I remember putting my pennies in a canister at school to help build Monkey Island," says Zoo Director Jim Anderson. "The money raised during the Wild Week campaign is secondary to increasing awareness and generating excitement about the African Journey."
"More than 40 schools in the area plan to host Wild Weeks in February and March," says Zoo Education Director Cheryl Piropato. "They are eager to build school pride and connect their students to a community asset like the zoo." Schools choose the date for their Wild Week. The zoo provides resources, a school visit, a unique drum-themed money collection container, and more, plus a chance to win up to $2,000 in school music equipment from Sweetwater Sound! Click here to learn more about Wild Week Click here to download your Wild Week Resource Packet Questions? E-mail us at
wildweek@kidszoo.org or Baby Swamp Monkey Born
A swamp monkey was born on January 8, 2009 in the African Journey - the first zoo baby of the new year! Named Anderson (because he was born on Zoo Director Jim Anderson's birthday), the new arrival is "adorable," says Zoo Keeper Aimee Fannon. "He loves to watch everything we do, and is just starting to venture away from mom." Older sister Calvin enjoys watching her new brother as much as the keepers do. "It's very important that Calvin watches Bree care for her baby," says Fannon. This will help Calvin become a helpful big sister, and a good mother herself someday. You'll be able to see baby Anderson, sister Calvin, and parents Bree and Bangi when the African Journey opens on June 6!
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Zoo Closed for the SeasonThe Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is currently closed for the season. Plan to visit when we reopen on April 18, 2009. For more information visit our web site. |
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Schools around the area are jumping on board to help build the
African Journey by hosting their very own Wild Week!
