You’ve probably heard of JAZZOO, the annual Kansas City Zoo benefit party that happens each June. Just as JAZZOO marks summer’s beginning, Kids’ JAZZOO is sure to become an annual tradition that marks summer’s end.
This year at Kids’ Jazzoo, the focus is on polar bears in the Arctic and the gibbons in the rainforest. The purpose of Kids’ JAZZOO is to raise money for the Kansas City Zoo’s Zoo Learning Fund and to increase community awareness for the Zoo. The Zoo Learning Fund provides educational programming to more than 50,000 children annually. Recently, the Zoo Learning Fund helped fund the new Zoo entry and the educational pavilion at the Zoo.
The event is geared to the 3-10 year old crew. So, what exactly does one do at Kids’ JAZZOO? It’s a unique opportunity to get up close with the animals through zookeeper chats, feedings and animal demonstrations. Kids can even learn about reptiles from the renowned David Nieves. They’ll make polar bear claws and monkey tails and even get their faces painted! There will be dancing to Radio Disney, Jim Cosgrove (Mr. Stinky Feet) and Dino O’Dell. Area restaurants will provide the food and drink, and the evening will conclude with a parade led by the Stone Lion puppets.
Kids’ Jazzoo will be held at the Kansas City Zoo on Sat., Sept. 10, 2011, from 4:30 – 7:30* p.m. (*Early Admission/ 4:30, General Admission/5:30.) General Admission is $35.00/ticket , while Early Admission is $50.00. You can purchase Patron Tickets, which go for $250 for 4 tickets. Includes VIP event. Have fun while supporting this great cause!
