Lectures and Talks

Tuesday Night at the Zoo Family Nights are sponsored by:

Tuesday Night at the Zoo

When:  Every Tuesday Night, June 4 through August 27, 2013.

Where:  Alaska Zoo, on the Coffee Shop lawn (covered stage and tents available in the event of rain).

Time:  Lectures begin at 7pm, so please allow yourself enough time to get from the parking lot to the Coffee Shop area.

Fees:  There is no additional fee for the lectures, just pay regular admission at the gate or use your annual pass.

Amenities:  The Coffee Shop will remain open late, until the lecture is over.  Cold drinks, an espresso menu, snacks, and light meals are available for purchase.  Lectures are family-oriented, all ages welcome.

Questions?  Contact Stephanie Hartman (Education Director) at 341-6463, or slhartman@alaskazoo.org.

• June 4:  Snow Leopards!

  • Presented by Thomas Smith, Head Zookeeper, Alaska Zoo

• June 11:  Dall Sheep: Population Dynamics

  • Presented by Tom Lohuis, Research Biologist, Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game

• June 18:  Polar Bears and YOU

  • Presented by Robert W. Buchanan, President & CEO, PBI USA & Canada

• June 25:  Alaskan Owls: Whooo’s There?

  • Presented by Ginamaria Smith, Southcentral Coordinator, Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game

• July 2:  Chat about Scat

  • Presented by Jen Orr, Zookeeper, Alaska Zoo

• July 9:  Camels: One Hump or Two?

  • Presented by Lisa Ratner, Zookeeper, Alaska Zoo

• July 16:  Zookeeping 101

  • Presented by Christin Groth, Zookeeper, Alaska Zoo

• July 23:  Muskox Marvels

  • Presented by Marla Wales, Outreach Coordinator, Alaska Zoo

• July 30:  To Be Announced

• August 6:  Tigers!

  • Presented by Jim Rutkowski, Zookeeper, Alaska Zoo

• August 13:  Walking with Wolves

  • Presented by Stephanie Hartman, Education Director, Alaska Zoo

• August 20:  To Be Announced

• August 27:  Training: Two Way Communication

  • Presented by Shannon Jensen, Curator, Alaska Zoo