Winter Days Animal Care Series -Animal Wellness and Veterinarian Day

Have you ever imagined yourself working at a Zoo?  Have you ever wondered what the keepers, veterinarians, and nutritionist do to help the animals in our care?  This winter is your chance to not only imagine it, but to learn more about these areas and practice the skills needed to work in Animal Care at the Zoo.

This winter Blank Park Zoo will be hosting a series of activities that will give guests the opportunity to learn more about animal care career opportunities. Take your imagination to the next step and join us this winter and engage with keepers, veterinarians, animal nutritionist, and volunteers.           

Take action to save animals in the wild from extinction by attending the Zoo this winter– IMAGINE THAT.

February 16 – Animal Wellness and Veterinarian Day
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Imagine you are a Blank Park Zoo veterinarian. How do you keep the animals feeling well? How do you care for the animals when they are under the weather? If you want to know more about zoo veterinary medicine and how Blank Park Zoo cares for the animals, this is the event for you.

Learn, See and Do Activities:

• Tour the Vet Clinic (noon – 2 p.m.)
• Compare the X-Ray to the animal activity
• Compare your weight to an animal activity
• Play area: examine stuffed animals, lab coats, small tables and veterinary tools