Miller Park Zoo plans Oct. 5 events
BLOOMINGTON — Miller Park Zoo, 1020 S. Morris Ave. in Bloomington, will host two events on Saturday, Oct. 5.
The first event will be FlexZOObility from 8:30-9:30 a.m., a yoga class for ages 5 five and up, and all skill levels. Registration is required.
The second event will be Haunted Twilight Mini Golf at the Putting Zoo from 7-9 p.m. This will be guests' last chance for mini golf this season.
The night will include glow-in-the-dark golf balls, festive Halloween decorations and more. Games are $7 person, with the last tee at 8:15 p.m. Halloween costumes are encouraged.
The Putting Zoo is near the zoo entrance.
MPZ is also encouraging students ages 11-19 to submit to the 2025 Science Without Borders Challenge for a chance to win $200-$500 scholarships. Entries are due by Monday, March 3. The competition focuses on ocean conservation.
Visit BloomingtonParks.org for more information.
Photos: Miller Park Zoo undertakes upgrades, repairsCheck out photos from our journalists' recent visits to Miller Park Zoo.
Jay Pratte, director, speaks on Friday about the AZA accreditation for Miller Park Zoo. Sage, a snow leopard, watches the crowds on March 16 at Miller Park Zoo. Rojo, the 17-year-old Sumatran tiger, came to Miller Park Zoo in 2015. One of the river otters, Rhett Butler, at Miller Park Zoo on March 16. Greater flamingos enjoy the sunshine at Miller Park Zoo on March 16. Miller Park Zoo Director Jay Pratte speaks about upcoming improvements to the zoo's carousel, which will be removed in May and reinstalled aft... Greater flamingos hang out Saturday, March 16, at Miller Park Zoo. Miller Park Zoo Director Jay Pratte, right, speaks on March 15 about the upgrades to facilities and practices the Bloomington zoo is implement... Miller Park Zoo director Jay Pratte speaks Friday about ongoing upgrades to practices and facilities to keep up with current zoological standa... Rojo, the Sumatran tiger at Miller Park Zoo, is seen in his enclosure on March 16. The 17-year-old animal can choose whether to enjoy the outd... Miller Park Zoo Director Jay Pratte speaks about fencing that had to be cleared of foliage and repaired to meet accreditation standards set by...
