Dallas zoo mourns loss of stumpy the elephant

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of zoo resident, Stumpy, an African elephant.

Stumpy was 47, an advanced age for elephants. Stumpy was part of the Zoo’s matriarchal elephant family, who, due to their advanced ages, are affectionately called the “Golden Girls.”

Stumpy came to the Dallas Zoo in 2010 when we brought the "Golden Girls" to the Giants of the Savanna habitat. She enjoyed swimming in the watering hole and snacking on coconuts. She loved her home on the Savanna. She will be greatly missed by the staff and guests.

Guests who wish to leave a memoriam note about Stumpy for Mama or the elephant keepers are welcome to post in the memorial album for Stumpy on the Zoo’s Facebook page.

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summer camp registration now open

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
for members of the Dallas Zoological Society.

General registration opens April 2nd, 2012.

During June, July, and early August, the Dallas Zoo will offer single day and week-long summer camps for children entering PreK through 8th grade.

Families who enroll in multiple camps or multiple campers will receive 5% off of their total camp cost for Dallas Zoo summer camps!

Registrations must be submitted together.

For more information, call 469-554-7300 or email education@dallaszoo.com. To sign up for any of these programs, please print out, complete, and submit the registration form.

monkey see monkey do
during kid to do at the dallas zoo

Kid To Do at the Dallas Zoo is an exciting new event that is modeled after Zoo To Do, the wildly popular annual fundraiser featuring some of Dallas’s finest chefs. Proceeds from both events will enable the Dallas Zoological Society to continue in its mission to support the Dallas Zoo as an outstanding center of education, entertainment, and wildlife conservation.

Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012
Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Ticket Price: $60 per person (Children age 2 and under are free.)

For more information, please contact nancy.saustad@dallaszoo.com.

Wish I may, Wish I might...

Kitchens are not just for foodies. The Dallas Zoo is constructing a new commissary where the nutrition department prepares meals for almost 1,500 animals every day. This kitchen is stocked with fresh produce, specialty meats, and bags of dry food as well as unusual items such as mealworms, crickets, and monkey biscuits. You’ll even find things in your own pantry, like peanut butter, juices, and applesauce.

All the critters get healthy, balanced diets. The Dallas Zoo is one of only 14 zoos in North America with a full-time nutritionist on staff, so we know how to create nutritious meals for animal appetites.

The Zoo rings up a hefty $680,000 grocery bill every year. That’s why we are asking for your help. We have the funds to stock the shelves; we just need your help to buy the $93,000 worth of equipment* to prep, prepare, and deliver the meals. Please consider funding one of the items on our wish list and contact the Dallas Zoological Society at (469) 554-7400 or at press@dallaszoo.com.

Check out the Dallas Zoo Commissary Wish List to see how you can help!

*Please note that the equipment on the wish list is very specialized, so we can only accept monetary contributions. We are not able to use donations of actual items.

Spring Registration

Now Open for Preschool at the Zoo

Start your child's nature education early at the Dallas Zoo! Registration is now open for all spring sessions, including Cub Club for little ones ages 15 months to 2 years, Nature Tykes for children ages 3 to young 4, and A-Zoo Preschool Safari for 4 to young 5 year olds. Sessions begin in late February and run through mid-May. Our Early Childhood slots are limited and fill quickly, so don't delay - register today!

DFW Attractions Pass

The Dallas Zoo and Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park are proud to be included in the DFW Attractions Pass program, sponsored by the Dallas/Fort Worth Area Tourism Council. The DFW Attractions Passes allow both visitors and locals a great way to enjoy some of the region’s best attractions in an attractive
value-based package. Each pass is activated the first time used at a participating attraction and is valid for one visit at each attraction associated with that pass.

There are four specialty passes available that present opportunities to experience DFW from a variety of perspectives and themes:

All About Kids Pass – includes the Dallas Zoo and Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park along with other family-friendly venues.
Art Attack Pass – includes a bevy of museums and artistic experiences.
DFW Sampler Pass – grants access to a mixture of cultural, western heritage, and family fun attractions, including the Dallas Zoo.
Thrillseekers Pass – provides the ticket to adventure and exhilaration.

These specialty passes are simple to use and create a huge savings of up to 30 percent off general admission ticket prices to a bundle of North Texas venues. As an added bonus, pass holders receive additional
value-added discounts on other great area entertainment and shopping options. For more information or to purchase the passes, visit DFWandBeyond.com/save.

Enjoy year-round admission and parking benefits, special member activities, discounts and more, just for helping to support your animal friends through your Dallas Zoological Society membership. Join Now!