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**SEPTEMBER 2022 EDITION**
PUEBLO ZOO'S SENIOR WEEK
The Pueblo Zoo is honoring our community's senior citizens September 11-17, 2022, by providing one week of FREE admission to all seniors 65+, caregivers/aids will also be admitted free of charge. Monday through Friday light refreshments and fun activities. Pueblo Zoo Gift Shop: Seniors receive a 15% discount on all items at the kiosks and gift shop. Food options: We welcome you to bring food and coolers into the zoo for Senior Week. Coolers may be held in the admin building, if desired. RSVP: RSVP is not required for Senior Week. On the day of the event, please use the main zoo entrance.
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Scheule of Activities Monday, Sept 12 - sponsored by Clear Springs Health Essentials 9 am - light refreshments 10 am - Docent Animal Education 11am - Sponsor Activity (All animal presentation times are dependent on weather and animal behavior that day. Presentations could start as early as 9:30 AM. ) Tuesday, Sept 13 sponsored by Melanie Sena Insurance 9 am - light refreshments 10 am - Docent Animal Education 11am - Sponsor Activity Wednesday, Sept 14 Senior Safari sponsored by Health Solutions 9am - 2pm - explore the vendor booths 9 am - light refreshments 9:30 am - Zoo tours 9:15 & 10:15 - chair yoga by Studio Share 10am-12pm - Health Solutions TBA 10:30am - live music from Tom Munch 11 am - Bison Bingo at
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Mandari Shelter 11:30am - 1pm Lunch - Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch and drinks. Reserved tables are $25, completed registration form must be received by Sept. 9 Thursday, Sept 15 - sponsored by Humana 9 am - light refreshments 10 am - Docent Animal Education 11am - Sponsor Activity
Friday, Sept 16 - sponsored by SRDA 9 am - light refreshments 10 am - Docent Animal Education 11am - Sponsor Activity Questions? Please contact Patrice, Events Coordinator at 719-5611452 ext 106, or email her at PHarrison@pueblozoo.org
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