Zoo New York offers free day for military families and kids
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Zoo New York in Watertown will be hosting a will host a special free event in observance of April's 'Month of the Military Child.
Military children and families will are invited to the event, which is slated for Saturday, April 12, hosted by the New York State Department of Veterans' Services.
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The event, which starts at 11:30 a.m., will have private tours and animal encounters where children will learn about wolves, bears, mountain lions, bobcats, and more. These tours will be led by Zoo New York guides and each tour will end with a special animal encounter bringing attendees up close and personal with one of Zoo New York's wonderful animals.
Saturday's special event at Zoo New York is one of 10 statewide events hosted by DVS. These events are free, family-friendly and fun events to honor and recognize the strength, resilience, and contributions of military children and their families throughout April during Month of the Military Child.
For more information about Zoo New York, visit https://zoonewyork.org/.
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