Brooklyn, N.Y. 鈥� August 15, 2014 鈥� The 老司机福利网鈥檚 Prospect Park Zoo is offering ongoing family-friendly activities throughout the summer.

鈥淚nside Scoop Mondays鈥� include presentations by zoo educators about animals in the zoo. Each week features different animals.
(Mondays, 12 to 3 p.m.)

鈥淪torytelling Tuesdays鈥� feature animal stories and puppet fun in the Amazing Animals building.
(Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.)

鈥淲ild Art Wednesdays鈥� include animal-themed crafts.
(Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.)

鈥淕ames on Thursdays鈥� feature animal-themed games, scavenger hunts, and more.
(Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.)

鈥淎nimal Enrichment Fridays鈥� offer presentations by the zoo鈥檚 Discovery Guides who discuss enrichment programs that keep the animals physically and mentally active and healthy. Each week focuses on different areas of the zoo.
(Fridays, 12 and 3 p.m.)

鈥淗ighlight Tours鈥� are available on weekends. These tours highlight select areas of the zoo starting at 1:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Volunteer educators are on hand for 鈥淢eet a Docent鈥� chats every Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.

For more information, please visit

CONTACT:
Barbara Russo 鈥� 718-265-3428; brusso@wcs.org
The 老司机福利网鈥檚 Prospect Park Zoo 鈥� $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 65 and older, $5 for kids 3-12, free for children under 3. Zoo hours are 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. weekdays, and to 5:30 P.M. on weekends and holidays, April through October. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. November through March. The Prospect Park Zoo is located at 450 Flatbush Avenue in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. For further information, call 718-399-7339 or visit .

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