My kids love the zoo. They love going to the zoo on a regular day when it's all about the animals. And they love it even more when there are cool things to do at the zoo where you can learn all about the animals. And even better is when we can contribute to the ongoing efforts of the zoo in their education and conservation mission. The National Zoo’s Guppy Gala? Well, it's one event of several that the zoo offers throughout the year where folks like you and I can give back to the zoo.The National Zoo’s 16th annual Guppy Gala is rock climbing, mazes, animal encounters, good food, and silly songs. You can even bring your favorite stuffed animal and get them a check-up. All of this, sponsored by United Healthcare®, is Friday, May 14, from 6-8:30pm.
If you want to attend this fun event, tickets are $15 for FONZ members and $25 for nonmembers. They can be purchased at www.fonz.org/guppy.htm, through Ticketmaster (202-397-SEAT), and at the Zoo's Visitor Center (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.).
Or, even better, if you leave a comment in the comments section here, you have a chance to win four tickets to the Guppy Gala. Tell me about your favorite part of the zoo – your favorite animals, the last time you were there, or if you haven’t been to the National Zoo, your own favorite zoo experience. I’ll pick a winner randomly and will post the results on this blog. The tickets will be sent directly to you from the great folks at the National Zoo. The comments will close on Thursday, April 29 at midnight (Eastern) and the winner will be posted shortly after.
Note: I am not being compensated for this post. The tickets that I’m giving away were given to me by the folks at the National Zoo, but nothing else. We are big fans of the zoo and I am glad to share the info with you. Hope to see you at the zoo soon!
We love going to the Guppy Gala and visiting the zoo but if you ask my kids, they will immediately tell you the best parts of the zoo are gone- Happy the Hippo who was relocated this fall and Randall the Giraffe who left years ago!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway and congrats on your first giveaway!
I love the Bird House at the Zoo. I read somewhere that it's one of the best collections in the country and I believe it. They have birds in there that defy imagination.
ReplyDeleteI usually have to a little persuading to get my kids up the hill and past more of the main attraction animals, but once we're in there, everyone is quite content.
I've never been to the Guppy Gala but heard good things about it. My favorite part was the hippo but now it's gone. *sniff* but I still love going there! kimstoys at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI've purchased tix to every other fundraiser, but didn't do guppy this year. Maybe I should reconsider! I still miss the camel (that died before my kids were born - the day after I was there with my husband commenting how awesome it was) and I'm sad the hippo is gone as well. but...the best part of the zoo for my kids right now might just be all the digger trucks making way for the elephants!! but really, we love the whole darn thing.
ReplyDeleteHey Suzie! We love the hippos, the lions, the crazy dancing bird and the ice cream :)
ReplyDeleteWe'd love to go the guppy gala :) We love seeing all the animals at the zoo and we haven't been this year yet! We would love to go!
ReplyDeleteWe love all the animals. Are crazed with panda-possible-pregnancy mania. My youngest loves the farm part, my middle the elephants, and my oldest the cheetahs. I prefer the gorillas (who freak my youngest out). LOVE LOVE LOVE the zoo!
ReplyDeleteThe Zoo is just awesome! Last time we were there we spent the most time watching the River Otters play and checking out the Amazonia, invertebrates & reptile houses. We spent the whole day and still didn't get to see it all. In fact I've never taken my kids to the bird house so it sounds like we've missed one of the best things. We went to the Guppy Gala 4 years ago and I know my boys would love to go again. Maybe we'll be lucky and win the tickets!
ReplyDeleteWe've made it to the National Zoo once so far, and that was to celebrate JavaGirl's first birthday, so we'd love to go again. It was while the baby panda was here so that will remain a special memory to me, although we also like the elephant exhibit. I've heard so much about the Guppy Gala and would love to go! Thanks for having this giveaway!!
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