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We need your help! Every activity and event that the Friends of the Zoo organizes is part of our effort to support the Henry Vilas Zoo. We are constantly trying to be more efficient and effective in how we work to ensure that the Zoo receives the maximum impact of our efforts. To that, we would like to ask you some questions about you and your Zoo membership. Please mail your completed form to: ATTN: Caitlin, Friends of the Zoo, 606 S. Randall Avenue, Madison, WI 53715 What age range do you fall under? How did you first hear about memberships for the Zoo? ❏ 18 to 25 ❏ 46 to 55 ❏ 26 to 35 ❏ 56 to 65 ❏ 36 to 45 ❏ Over 65 ❏ Friend or Family ❏ While visiting the Zoo ❏ Online ❏ Newspaper/ Ad/ Billboard ❏ Direct Mail ❏ Event How many adults are in your home? ________ How many children are in your home? _______ How far do you travel to get to the Zoo? ❏ Less than 5 miles ❏ 5 to 10 miles ❏ 10 to 15 miles ❏ More than 15 miles How many times a year do you visit the Henry Vilas Zoo? ❏ 1 to 3 times ❏ 4 to 6 times ❏ Other _______________________________________ What type of membership did you select most recently? ❏ Student/Senior ($20) ❏ Single ($25) ❏ Family ($35) ❏ Sustaining ($75) ❏ Patron ($150) What aspect of your membership do you enjoy the most? ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Overall, are you satisfied with your membership at the Zoo? ❏ More than 6 times ❏ Yes ❏ No When do you usually visit the Zoo? ❏ Mostly weekends ❏ Mostly during the week ❏ Both How long is your typical visit to the Zoo? ❏ Less than 1 hour ❏ 1 to 2 hours If no, why not?______________________________________ ________________________________________________ Will you renew your membership when it expires? ❏ Yes ❏ No If no, why not?______________________________________ ________________________________________________ ❏ 2 to 3 hours ❏ More than 3 hours Have you or your family participated in any of our events? How long have you been a member of the Zoo? ❏ 1 year or less 2 to 3 years ❏ 4 to 5 years ❏ More than 5 years ❏ Yes ❏ No If yes, which ones? _ _________________________________ ________________________________________________ We truly value your opinion, and thank you for taking the time to answer these questions.
Week of the Young Child Madison Children’s Museum on location at the Zoo Madison Children’s Museum traveling Road Show was set up at the Zoo April 12 th – 17 th . They saw over 1,100 people in that time and got to reconnect with members and visitors of the museum and the Zoo who have been yearning for hands on fun since their State Street location closed January 4. Their new building is set to open August 14. Camera Day 2010 After a four year hiatus, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ annual Camera Day event was back at the Henry Vilas Zoo in 2010. “On May 16 th , 70 Big and Little Matches and 20 families from the Family Support and Resource Center attended Camera Day, an event where children are provided with a fun activity in which to practice their photography skills. All children in attendance received t-shirts and disposable cameras. Henry Vilas Zoo provided animal educators to give Littles learning and photography opportunities. We encouraged the Bigs to make Camera Day a learning opportunity by providing tips about having “fun with a purpose” as well as asking Littles to do a scavenger hunt to learn about the animals. Camera Day is an annual event that is funded by Big Brothers Big Sisters supporter Stuart Stair.” – Kristin Burki, Program Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County Visitors were able to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of fresh water Lakes with their Leap into Lakes exhibit. Visitors of all ages became fish and birds and wildlife that are a part of our local fresh water ecosystems along with planting and harvesting vegetables in the Let’s Grow exhibit. Outreach Coordinator, Sandra Bonnici Hoecherl had this to say. “Being out in the community during our closed period has deepened our ties to the children and families in our area. It is our hope that this is just the start of a great collaborative partnership between Madison Children’s Museum and Henry Vilas Zoo. We are so grateful to the Zoo for partnering with us to bring hands-on interactive play to our community.” Check out our NEW Lion’s Den Grill Come check out the Lion’s Den, the new grill at the Zoo! Located in the center of the Zoo, the grill will be open daily from 11–4 all summer long. The Lion’s Den Grill will offer a variety of food to please the whole family: hamburgers, cheeseburgers, safari shaped chicken nuggets, fries, soda and water. Make sure to clip out the coupon to receive a FREE ice cream sandwich with your next purchase at the Lion’s Den Grill! Sign up for our Henry Vilas Zoo E-News by visiting our website at www.vilaszoo.org
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