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Become a Giraffe Docent!
We are now recruiting for Giraffe Docents to help preview our new giraffes in their temporary home. Giraffe Docents will be stationed in front of these beautiful creatures where they will speak with guests sharing fun facts about the giraffes and answering any questions.
July 31st Orientation
We will be holding a general volunteer orientation and supplemental orientation on interpretation. If you are friendly, outgoing and self-motivated please accept this invitation to attend on Saturday, July 31st, 2010. In this time we will cover general information about the volunteer program and tour the Zoo grounds. Lunch is included in this orientation and size is limited to ten individuals so please RSVP early.
For more information on volunteering and to RSVP for this orientation, please contact our Coordinator of Volunteer Services at (239) 262-5409 ext. 136 or via e-mail. You will receive a confirmation e-mail.
More information and Volunteer Application.
Naples Zoo Expansion Will Not Move Forward
The Board of Directors of the nonprofit Naples Zoo, Inc. and The Trust for Public Land (TPL) has concluded that it is not in the public’s best interest to move forward on the land acquisition of the 22-acres north of the Zoo. While this option was being explored, the Board recognizes and thanks the community for their enthusiasm in supporting the expansion in the straw polls and surveys. The Board also wishes to thank TPL for its diligence and research in proposing and crafting the potential expansion plan. Thanks must also go to the Board of County Commissioners and its staff for their openness and cooperation in exploring the idea.
Following the recent appraisal and discussions with all parties, a mutually agreeable arrangement was not found. Of course, all the Zoo family is very disappointed as this was an exciting opportunity that presented itself a few months ago. With that door closed, the Zoo’s Board of Directors and staff are now refocusing and pursuing the Naples Zoo Master Plan within the current footprint to enhance education, wildlife conservation, and guest enjoyment.
In the meantime, excitement continues at the Zoo. This is the final week to see the Summer of Seuss featuring the first ever touring Dr. Seuss bronze sculptures plus a Zoo-full of Seussian fun. The Wild Shots Photo Contest is in high gear with everything from apes to zebras to photograph. And of course, the biggest news of all is that Naples will welcome its first giraffe herd for public viewing in their preview exhibit this Saturday, July 31st at the Zoo.
Explore this delightful exhibition of fine art bronzes from your favorite Dr. Seuss books like the Cat in the Hat, the Lorax, and Green Eggs and Ham.
Discover Dr. Seuss illustrations with wild facts about the real animals! Take fancy photos with colorful cutouts like Horton, the Grinch and more. Much more info.
Summer of Seuss begins on May 29 and lasts until August 1, 2010.
Don’t Miss It!
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Emergency Workers Free in August!To show appreciation for the police, paramedics, and firefighters who help keep everyone safe, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is offering FREE admission to emergency workers from August 1 – 31, 2010.
Active and retired emergency workers will receive free admission to Naples Zoo by printing a coupon from www.napleszoo.org and presenting it at the Zoo along with identification from their workplace. Other adult and child guests in their party also receive $2 off regular Zoo admission throughout the month of August as well when accompanied by the emergency worker.
Travel to Kenya & Tanzania with Naples Zoo! 2nd Departure Added.
Visit East Africa's famed locales this September. See wild animals on game drives in the Serengeti. Relax in your hotel room overlooking the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Experience true luxury in the finest hotels and a tent camp fit for royalty. Fly on a hot air balloon over the Masai Mara followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush! Experience thrilling game viewing in both Kenya and Tanzania and many other unforgettable adventures. See a full itinerary and pricing.
Tours will be guided by experts from Tauck Travel. The first departure escorted by Naples Zoo's Director of Conservation & Communications Tim Tetzlaff is SOLD OUT. A second departure escorted by Larry Richardson still has space available. Richardson is a wildlife biologist, professional photographer, and former president of the Naples Zoo Board of Directors. Learn more!
Fifth Annual
Wild Shots Photo Contest!
Share your best images of Naples Zoo taken in 2010 for a chance to win fabulous membership packages and more! Click for details.
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Choosing
Seafood Wisely in 2010
The new cards have arrived. Learn how to be an informed consumer of seafood with Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Program. A simple dining choice
can help preserve ocean life and your own health.
Download the card now
or
Stop by the zoo to pick up
your free card!
Go paperless! Always have the latest recommendations. If you have an internet-enabled phone, visit mobile.Seafoodwatch.org to see the latest pocket guides. And if you have an iphone, there's a specialized iphone application just for you!
Champion Winner
"Nature/Education"
Naples Daily News readers voted Naples Zoo the first place "Champion" winner in the Entertainment "Nature/Education" category in the Southwest Florida Choice Awards for 2010!
Best Zoo
The 2010 People's Choice Awards conducted by Southwest Florida Parent and Child magazine voted Naples Zoo a winner!
Thanks to everyone who voted and judged!
Best Place to
Take Kids
The May 2010 issue of Gulfshore Life magazine included the annual Best of the Gulfshore Awards. Naples Zoo has once again received the award for "Best Place to Take Kids" as judged by the editors, expert panelists,
and readers.
Benefits for Collier County Residents
Following the successful vote to preserve the land under and around the zoo, Naples Zoo is now offering benefits to the residents of Collier County in thanks for their overwhelming support. To learn more, click here.