director's den - Henry Vilas Zoo

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!
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