Abilene Zoo hosting "Zoolute" for Armed Forces Day Saturday

ABILENE- The Abilene Zoo is collaborating with National Armed Forces Day to host “Zoolute” this Saturday.

On May 21, 2022, the Abilene Zoo will host “Zoolute”, to honor the men and women who serve in the military. The opening ceremony will include Dyess Air Force Base leaders and will kick off the event at 9:00 a.m.

The itinerary for the day:

• 9:00 a.m.- Opening Ceremony
• 10:00 a.m.- Appearance by the Animal Ambassador at the Lakeside Pavilion
• 11:00 a.m.- Band Performance at the Lakeside Pavilion
• 11:30 a.m.- Lunch
• 12:00 p.m.- Cougar Keeper Chat
• 1:00 p.m.- Colobus Monkey Keeper Chat
• 2:00 p.m.- Lion Keeper Chat
• 4:00 p.m.- Close

HEB will be providing free lunches and snacks at 11:30 a.m. while supplies last. Event participants will also be invited to keeper chats around the zoo and Blue Bell Ice Cream will be served.

The Abilene Zoo will have the giraffe feeding, train, and carousel open.