Upcoming Events!

Below are upcoming Zoo events. Click here for a month-at-a-glance calendar of events.

Stampede and Critter Crawl
Saturday, March 6, 2010

This Lake Run Club circuit race has something for everyone. There will be a 5K race, 3K walk, and 1/4 mile children's run. The first 200 registered 5K and 3K participants will receive a t-shirt. All participants are invited to stop back at the zoo to visit the animals.

Race:
- Accurately measured 5K; mostly flat with rolling hill
- Precision timing by Lake Run Club
- 5K starts at 10:00 am with 3K walk following
- Critter Crawl for ages 10 and under; starts 9:30 am
- Water stop at mile 2

Awards:
Overall male/female. All finishers will receive a finisher's award. All Critter Crawl participants will receive a medal.

Refreshments:
Bagels, cookies, fruit, & water

Registration/Entry:
(First 200 registered 5K and 3K participants will receive a long-sleeved t-shirt and special gift item.)
5K/3K Fee: $20.00 - nonrefundable ($2 discount for LRC members; $2 discount if received at zoo by 2-28-10)
Critter Crawl Fee: $5.00
5K/3K with individual Zoo membership Fee: $35.00
5K/3K with family Zoo Membership: $60.00
Registration Form

Check-in & same day registration:
8:00-9:15 am in the Miller Park Pavilion building. Sorry, no registration after 9:15 am.

Pre-Registration is strongly recommended

For additional information contact Susie Ohley at (309) 434-2250, or visit the website at www.mpzs.org