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Annual Appeal 2023

Binder Park Zoo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Thank you for your generous support.

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connect. inspire. conserve. Together, we will connect people with nature, and inspire them to conserve. Spring, 2023: Dear Friends, Signs of spring are everywhere at Binder Park Zoo! Temperatures are climbing, trees are leafing out and birdsong fills the air—signs that mean it's time to welcome guests back to the zoo. Even the zoo animals seem to sense the excitement, watching and waiting for visitors to arrive. Another sign that spring is upon us are the sounds of... construction! Hammering, the buzz of chainsaws and back-up beeps is the noise of progress as we work tirelessly to provide the safest, most engaging experience for guests and animals alike. E.J. & Binsa—a perfect pair. You have been a loyal friend of the zoo. Thank you. Your generosity keeps us on track and moving forward. One of several major projects we are working on right now is a second red panda habitat; an opportunity for guests to see something never seen here before, our breeding pair E.J. and his mate Binsa! Infrastructure is also in place for a brand new, black-tailed prairie dog exhibit. Twice the size of the previous exhibit, it will support a new colony of cuties coming later this season. A separate entrance to more conveniently access the monumental Charles and Lynn Zhang SkyLark Ridge high ropes course and zip line attraction is taking shape, and we're expanding the restroom facilities at the Binda Conservation Carousel, too. Guided by our mission—Connect. Inspire. Conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve—these are opportunities to engage guests, while elevating our conservation work. The Z.O. & O. train experience continues to make memories. Another important project is the replacement of the train crossing signals and gates in Zoorassic Park. Certainly not as exciting as fluffy red panda cubs or the endlessly fascinating antics of prairie dogs, but critical devices necessary to keep our wonderful guests safe. The current signal mechanisms are 60 years old and while our facilities team have made countless repairs to maintain them, the time has arrived when there are simply no more parts and no more fixes. New railroad crossing signals will ensure a fun and safe Z.O. & O. experience for future generations. Through the extraordinary generosity of donors and members like yourself, the Z.O. & O. train underwent a total restoration in 2018. The miniature locomotive is a rare 1963 C.P. Huntington Model #102 and remains one of the most beloved attractions at Binder Park Zoo. The $50,000+ cost was worth every penny for future generations to turn experiences into memories. The final step to make the restoration complete is the replacement of the train crossing signals and gates. Modern train crossings are technical systems—the result of ingenious mechanical and electrical engineering. If that sounds expensive, well... it is, $39,450 to be exact. Believe it, or not, the signals and gates are as much a part of the train experience as the train ride itself! Picture yourself in Zoorassic Park. You hear the warning, the "ding, ding, ding," the red lights start to flash, the crossing guards lower into place, everyone stops, they look to the tracks, kids rush to the crossing... where is it? Is it coming? Yes! There it is! It's the train, here she comes! Binder Park Zoo opened to the public in 1977. We have grown and changed, evolving into the unique zoo we are today, thanks to extraordinary community support. The zoo has always been a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that does not receive tax funding. We rely on donations to fund the gap between our revenue and the cost to operate AND make improvements, too. Every single repair, update, and new project we undertake is an investment in the future of the zoo. We truly need your support to help us continue turning experiences into memories, today and for generations to come. Please make a gift today. Your gift may be tax deductible. We are deeply thankful for your continued support. We aren't a zoo without you, so please visit us soon (and often) to enjoy our most exciting zoo season yet! Keep up with all the zoo news by following us on Facebook, Instagram and our website, too. Thank you. See you at the zoo! Thomas J. Unger, Board of Directors, Chair. Diane Thompson, President & CEO. P.S. your gift helps make our vision of turning apathy into empathy and compassion into action for animal conservation become a reality. thank you. thank you for your support! BINDER PARK ZOO IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT THAT RECEIVES NO TAX FUNDING. CHARITABLE LICENSE NUMBER MICS 5598

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(269) 979-1351

7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49014

info@binderparkzoo.org

Our Mission

Connect. Inspire. Conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve.

Our Vision

Turning apathy into empathy and compassion into action.

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Binder Park Zoo is open!

Zoo Hours:

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Saturday 9am-6pm

Sunday 11am-6pm

 

Please email inquiries to info@binderparkzoo.org or call (269) 979-1351.

 

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Admission Rates

2023

Adults: $16.75
Seniors (age 65+): $15.75
Children (age 2-10): $14.75
Children (under age 2): FREE
Binder Park Zoo Members: FREE (must show ID)

Parking fee $3 per vehicle, zoo members park free.

Discounts
Military: 50% discount with military ID
AAA Member: 10% discount with ID

We do not accept coupons from outside organizations, including Groupon, and we do not offer free or reduced admission for holders of MI Bridges cards.

Purchase advance admission tickets here or at the gate entrance.

 NO reservations are required, there is no “timed” entry into the zoo, and we do not limit the number of guests entering the zoo.

Remember that last entry is one hour prior to the zoo closing each day.

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