Help the Palm Beach Zoo Go Nutty for Squirrel Monkeys

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Who wouldn’t want to see this adorable face? Help the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society introduce their four squirrel monkeys,  Marge, Mary, Rocky and Sarah, to the world. The monkeys are currently living behind the scenes at the zoo, but you can help them take center stage.

Power2Give project, in conjunction with the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, is raising money for a new in-Zoo habitat for the four monkeys. Their own habitat will allow these monkeys a better life and enable zoo visitors to experience their playful, affectionate and charismatic personalities.

Any dollar amount is appreciated and all donations will be matched, so your generosity will be felt two-fold. Those able to give $500 or $1,000 will also receive the following benefits:

$500 – A special note of thanks from a squirrel monkey zookeeper, personal “Thank You” mention with your name recognized as a donor during the Grand Opening Ceremony debuting the new Squirrel Monkey habitat plus a one-of-a-kind Animal Art creation made for you by the squirrel monkeys

$1,000 – All of the above plus an additional Animal Experience (choose from the Capybara Experience, Aldabra Tortoise Experience, Sloth Experience or Black Bear Experience)

There are only three days left to make a donation, so act soon!  

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1301 Summit Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 547-WILD (9453) / http://www.palmbeachzoo.org

Bring your Family to SENA’s Spook-tacular Halloween Party this Thursday at Dixie Grill & Bar

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Don’t wait until Friday to get your family’s BOO on. The South End Neighborhood Association is throwing its annual Halloween Party this Thursday at Dixie Grill and Bar. Relax on the outside patio with your family and neighbors for an evening of food, friends and fun. Kids are encouraged to dress up and participate in the costume contest.

October 30th
5:30 – 7:00
Dixie Grill and Bar
5101 S Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach
(561) 586-3189

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SENATo learn more about SENA and all the events it has planned, sign up for their newsletter at: southendneighbors.com

No Boys Allowed! Girls Discover the Fun of Science and Math in the Science Center’s GEMS Club.

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Girls in grades 3-8 are invited to join the South Florida Science Center for its GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math & Science) Club on the last Tuesday of every month from 5-7 PM. This free monthly event is a great way to introduce girls to the world of STEM with hands-on activities designed to emphasize its fun possibilities. Each session will also feature an inspirational female guest speaker who has achieved a successful career in a science, technology, engineering or math field.

Check out the exciting themes for upcoming dates:
October 28- Awesome Aviation
November 25- Marine Madness
December 30- Computer Craze

Registration is required. Call (561) 370-7710 or visit https://www.sfsciencecenter.org/content/gems-club

Saturday June 21st: ‘Roar and Pour’ at the Palm Beach Zoo

 

This Saturday night, June 21st, The Palm Beach Zoo will be hosting ‘Roar and Pour’ a cocktail and live music event. Admission begins at 4:30 PM and drink service begins at 5:30 PM. This week’s band will be Parrothead Night , featuring Jimmy Stowe and The Stowaways,  South Florida’s favorite Jimmy Buffet Tribute band. There will also be food, margaritaville specials, keeper talks, and close-up animal encounters.

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‘Paint & Wine’ this Father’s Day at Joyful Artist’s Studio

Joyful Artist Studio & Creative Lab

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Take a break from the family festivities this father’s day Sunday, June 15th, with an afternoon wine and paint session at ‘Joyful Artist Studio’ located at 7000 S. Dixie Highway, right behind ‘A Couple Gals Full Service Salon.’

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The Rundown on the Palm Beach Zoo’s ‘Animal Encounters’

Palm Beach Zoo’s ‘animal experiences’ lets you get up close, personal photo

Photo Courtesy of Palm Beach Post

The Palm Beach Zoo has expanded its ‘Animal Encounters’ program to include a series of individual or group encounters. For prices ranging from $150 (per group, max 8) to $15 per person, you can get up close and personal with some of the zoo’s friendliest animals.

Encounters with sloths, bears, tortoises, and capybaras are all available to guests. To see the breakdown of prices and a summary of each encounter as told by Palm Beach Post Staff Writer, Staci Sturrock, check out this article and this video.

Saturday June 14th: ‘Roar and Pour’ at the Palm Beach Zoo

 

This Saturday night, June 14th, The Palm Beach Zoo will be hosting ‘Roar and Pour’ a cocktail and live music event. Admission begins at 4:30 PM and drink service begins at 5:30 PM. This week’s band will be Calamity Janea vintage rock band. There will also be food, keeper talks, and close-up animal encounters.

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June 13th: Father’s Day Safari Night at the Palm Beach Zoo

 

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Friday June 13th, the Palm Beach Zoo will be hosting its weekly Safari Night from 5:30-9:30 PM. This week’s theme will be celebrating Father’s Day!

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June Only: Good Student Discount at the Palm Beach Zoo

For the month of June, The Palm Beach Zoo will be discounting the cost of a child’s regular cost admission by $1.00 for every ‘A’ on their final report card. A limit of 5 ‘A’s for the discount means that admission can be as cheap as $7.95! Copies of report cards will not be accepted. For more information, visit the event website here.

Science Summer Camp 2014 at the Science Museum

The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium will be starting its summer camp sessions next week, June 9th. Each camp is a week long and has a science based theme. The cost per week is $210 for members and $235 for non members, except for the week of June 30 – July 3rd which is $170 for members and $190 for non-members. There will be 10 weeks of camp total. To register, click here. For info on Robotics Camp click here.