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July 14, 2011
Tentacled Snakes Experience a Baby Boom July 4 was a big day for the tentacled snakes in the Indonesian Rain Forest:  one of the females gave birth to 11 babies! "The babies are each the size of a #2 pencil," says Zoo Keeper Dave Messmann.  "It's hard to believe that one female was carrying all of these babies." Tentacled snakes are aquatic snakes, but they still must breathe air like all reptiles.  You'll often see them in their aquarium (located in Dr. Diversity's Rain Forest Research Station) with their heads resting just above the water's surface.  They sport two small "tentacles" on their snout, which probably help the snakes to locate prey.  At the zoo, they eat the goldfish that share their tank. All of the baby snakes are currently in the exhibit.  Their excellent camouflage makes them look like an underwater tree root.  See if you can find them all! Eleven tentacled snake babies were born on July 4.   Learn more about the zoo keeping profession on July 17-18. National Zoo Keeper Week Has your child always wanted to be a zoo keeper?  July 17-23 is National Zoo Keeper Week, and Fort Wayne Children's Zoo keepers will mark the occasion with an interactive info station on July 17 & 18 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on the Australian Adventure plaza. The keepers, who are members of the Little Turtle Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK), will answer kids' questions about their profession and share fun facts through hands-on activities.  Information on zoo keeping internships and volunteer opportunities will be available.   What do your kids want to be when they grow up?     PNC Mobile Learning Adventure July 17 Stop by the Foellinger Theater on Sunday, July 17 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to enjoy PNC's Mobile Learning Adventure! The Mobile Learning Adventure features activity stations for kids and parents, including the "When I Grow Up" station, where kids dress up as different professionals and have their picture superimposed on an appropriate background.  In addition, parents can take home activity books and learning kits that demonstrate how to take everyday moments and turn them into learning opportunities.  Admission is free! Ice Day July 21 Watch these zoo animals get ice treats to beat the heat, then see a professional ice sculptor create a masterpiece!  Ice Day activities are free with zoo admission. 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Otters Australian Birds Dingoes Ice Sculptor Capuchin Monkeys Swamp Monkeys Hyenas Orangutans Ice Sculptor Tigers What will the capuchin monkeys do with their ice treats?   Find out on Ice Day, July 21.	Coming Up Now - Aug. 5 Summer Safari Day Camp Now - Aug. 7 Creature Features July 1 - 31 Early Bird Hours MEMBERS ONLY July 17-23 National Zoo Keeper Week July 20 Wild Wednesday MEMBERS ONLY sponsored by Fort Wayne Komets July 25 Zoo-Loo-Au MEMBERS ONLY Click for event details and mark your calendar! Hours The zoo is open every day, including holidays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until October 9, 2011. Admission Prices $13.00 for adults $8.50 for children age 2-14 $10.50 for seniors age 60 and over Babies age one and under and Zoo Society Members are admitted free. Helpful Links Renew Your Zoo Membership Renew for 2 years and save $10! Adopt-an-Animal The perfect gift for Mom, Dad, or anyone! Make a Donation You too can make a difference at the Zoo by making a donation. Member Change of Address Have you moved?  Update your membership information to continue receiving our mailings.

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