IVCE is bringing the zoo to you
MARSHALLTOWN - Tired of being inside during these cold winter days? Have you ever touched an alligator or wondered what an armadillo looks like up close? Iowa Valley Continuing Education presents “Bringing the Zoo to You,” Tuesday, February 5, 6 – 7 pm, at Iowa Valley Continuing
Education, 3702 S Center St., room 808.
The Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines, will
be bringing some of its “animal ambassadors” to Marshalltown to share. Learn about each animal, their cool adaptations and their conservation story. Anne Shimerdla, Director of Zoo Operations and Education for Blank Park Zoo, will be on hand with her staff. She’ll be bringing with her five very interesting animals!
Find out what’s news at the zoo! This program is open to all area families. Refreshments will be served. Register by calling IVCE at 641-752-4645 and ask for course number FUN 1001 001. Cost is $4 per person. See more details at www.IowaValley.com.
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Photo Caption: Anne Shimerdla, Director of the Blank Park Zoo, shows off the baby alligator she recently brought to IVCE for a noon Creative Retirement Luncheon that MCC Tiger Tot children were also invited to.