We in Land Park are very fortunate to have the Regional Zoo right here in our neighborhood. They are wonderful neighbors and a real asset to our community. They are constantly offering events to promote the zoo, so I thought I would give you an update on the upcoming events you might want to take advantage of.

FEBRUARY
Regular hours begin, now open from 9AM to 4PM.
February 13th - Wildlife Stage Show - 11AM

MARCH
March 6th - Bloomin' Crazy Plant Fest from 9AM - 4PM
March 24th - Summer Camp (Members Only) Registration
March 29th through April 11th (daily) - Zoo P.I.'s Critter Caper - 11AM, Wildlife Stage Show 1:30PM April 13th through September 6th - Wildlife Stage Show Tuesday through Sunday 1:30PM

APRIL
April 3rd - Recycle Rummage Sale 9AM - 4PM
April 3rd - Earth Fest - Party for the Planet 9AM - 4PM
April 30th - ZooZoom 30th Annual Run/Walk 7AM-Noon

MAY
May 1st - California Celebration Multicultural Day and Wildlife Diversity 9AM-4PM
May 3, 10, 17th - Senior Tea and Tours 9:30AM -Noon
May 20th - Swingin' Safari Golf Tournament

JUNE
June 12th and 18th - Family Overnights
June 17th and 24th - Twilight Thursdays Open late until 8PM
June 26th - King of Feasts Food and Wine Fundraiser 5:30PM - 8:30PM (zoo closes early at 1:30PM)

JULY
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29th - Twilight Thursdays Open late until 8PM
July 2, 10, 16, 31 - Family OvernightsJuly 24th - Ice Cram Safari All you can eat ice cream 4PM - 8PM (zoo closes early at 1:30PM)

AUGUST
August 7th and 13th - Family OvernightsAugust 12th - Member Evening 5:30 - 8:30

SEPTEMBER
September 10th through October 31st - Wildlife Stage Show 11AM
September 13th and 20th - Senior Tea and Tours -9:30AM - Noon

OCTOBER
October 2nd - Wild Affair Gala, Dinner and Auction 5PM - 10PM (zoo closes early at 1:30PM)October 18th - Senior Tea and Tours 9:30AM - Noon
October 30th and 31st - Boo at the Zoo 4:30 - 8PM (zoo closes early at 1:30PM)

NOVEMBER
November 1st - Winter Zoo hours begin 10AM - 4PM
November 6th through February 2011 - Animal Encounters 11AM
November 11th - Veteran's Family Day 50% discount admission with a valid military ID 10AM - 4PM
November TBA - Recycle Rummage Sale 10AM - 4PM
November 25th - Zoo closed - Happy Thanksgiving!

DECEMBER
December - Toys for Tots Bring one unwrapped new toy and receive a free child's admission
December 11th - Holiday Magic - Animal Enrichments 10AM - 4PM
December 24th - Pajama Party at the Zoo Free Day 10AM - 1:30PM (zoo closes early at 1:30PM)December 25th - Zoo closed - Merry Christmas!

EXCITING HAPPENINGS AT LAND PARK'S SACRAMENTO ZOO!

Amber is pregnant! Now, you might wonder who Amber is and why this is such a monumental occasion. Amber is a Giant Anteater and her little bundle of joy will be the first anteater to be born at the Sacramento Zoo. Look for the birth announcement coming in early April. If you want to learn more about Amber and her little one, click on Sacramento Zoo's Amber.

The giraffe's at the Sacramento Zoo have always had a barn of sorts and enough land to wander, but it was nothing special. Well, all that has changed with the opening of the Tall Wonders Giraffe exhibit. Not only do the giraffes have a cutting edge new home, but now visitors can view them at eye level with the addition of a viewing deck. The giraffes are already enjoying their new home, but the grand opening won't be until February 12th. Now, it just doesn't get any cooler than that!

If you have enjoyed our little Sacramento Zoo enclave, you have missed one of the very special experiences of the region. Take a weekend day and meander the regions of the world in an hour or two!