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New Lion Exhibit Has a Sponsor!
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| Zoo Director Jim Anderson stands with Max
Shambaugh and his son Mark Shambaugh. Mark donated funds to
construct the zoo's new lion exhibit in honor of his father. |
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Local businessman and philanthropist Mark Shambaugh has moved the
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo’s new African Journey a giant step closer to
completion with a gift to fund the new African Lion Exhibit in honor of
his father, Max Shambaugh.
The retired president of Shambaugh and Son, Max Shambaugh has had
close ties with the zoo for years. He joined the Fort Wayne Zoological
Society Board of Directors in 1985 and still holds the position of
Director Emeritus. He also helped develop the Australian Adventure and
Indonesian Rain Forest exhibits.
“This gift finances the Lion Exhibit, which is the single most
expensive component of African Journey,” said Zoo Director Jim Anderson.
“That the gift was given in honor of Max Shambaugh, who has done so much
for the zoo in his lifetime, makes it even more special.”
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| Rick Zahm, senior vice president of Scott's
Food & Pharmacy, presents a check for $89,192.65 to zoo director
Jim Anderson. |
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The African Journey opens in 2009.
Thank you, Scott’s
Scott’s Food & Pharmacy and its shoppers have once again come through
for the zoo! Store officials presented a check for $89,192.65 to the zoo
last week, a result of the company’s Zoo Day promotions. This brings the
total amount donated by Scott’s in the 15-year history of Zoo Day to
more than $1 million!
Kroger, which recently purchased Scott’s Food and Pharmacy, pledged
to continue the Zoo Day tradition in the future. Our deepest thanks to
the staff at Scott’s for their dedication to the zoo. And we thank
Kroger in advance for including the zoo in their vision for our
community!
Meet Curious George!
 Meet
the world's most famous monkey at the zoo! Curious George will meet and
greet fans on Monday, June 18 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thanks to our
friends at WFWA-TV 39 for making this opportunity possible. Free with
zoo admission.
FREE Vera Bradley Zip ID Case when you buy a new or upgraded Season
Pass!
 Purchase
a new Season Pass or upgrade your existing Season Pass between June
16-22 and receive a coupon for a FREE Vera Bradley Zip ID Case ($10
value) while supplies last! You’ll receive your coupon by mail, which
you can redeem at Vera Bradley’s Jefferson Pointe store in Fort Wayne.
This offer does not apply to Season Pass renewals. To purchase or
upgrade your Season Pass,
click here,
call 260-427-6827 during regular business hours, or visit us at the zoo.
Thanks to Vera Bradley for their support of the zoo!
Zoo closing early Friday, June 15
On Friday June 15, the Australian Adventure will close at 12:00 noon
and the entire zoo will close at 4:00 pm as we prepare for Zoobilee, our
gala fundraiser. We appreciate your understanding as we create Fort
Wayne’s wildest fundraising event! Last year, Zoobilee raised more than
$118,000.
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