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Montgomery Zoo To Host Volunteer Serve Day Jan. 17
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. โ The Montgomery Zoo will host a Zoo Volunteer Serve Day on Jan. 17, 2026, inviting volunteers to assist with improvement and preparation projects at the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Museum.
The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2301 Coliseum Parkway and is designed to support zoo operations and upcoming events. Zoo officials say volunteers play a vital role in the success of the Montgomery Zoo by helping improve programs, expand community involvement, and assist staff. The serve day brings volunteers together for one focused day of service benefiting the zoo and the River Region community. Organizers are seeking energetic individuals interested in volunteering in a fun, outdoor environment.
Planned tasks for the day include landscaping, trimming bushes, planting flowers, raking leaves, painting, and general preparation of zoo grounds. Serve times are available for a full-day shift from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a morning shift from 9 a.m. to noon, or an afternoon shift from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Officials say the event allows volunteers to give back while helping prepare the zoo for future activities. The serve day is structured to accommodate different schedules and group sizes. All work will take place on zoo property.
“Zoo officials encourage early registration for those wishing to participate. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.”
Volunteers may include adults, teens, families, civic groups, school groups, church groups, businesses, and military squadrons. Volunteers ages 12 to 16 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or designated chaperone, and anyone under 19 must have parental permission. Court-ordered community service will not be accepted.
Those interested can register by contacting the zoo at (334) 625-4905, emailing zooinfo@montgomeryal.gov, or registering online. Zoo officials encourage early registration for those wishing to participate.
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Capri Theatre Hosts Back-to-Back Events for the Film โThe Runnerโ
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. โ The Capri Theatre is hosting a film class and a question-and-answer session for the 1984 film โThe Runner.โ Both events are scheduled for October 25 at 6:30 p.m.
The film class will be taught by John Martello, a film historian. Following the class, there will be a Q&A with Bruce Goldstein, the founder of Rialto. Alongside him will be Madjid Niroumand, the main characterโs actor.
Both events are being hosted by the Capri Theatre but will be held on Zoom. Members of the theatre will only need to pay $12. Non-members are required to pay $15 for entry.
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Montgomery Celebrates Juneteenth on the River
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. โ The City of Montgomery Department of Culture Affairs hosts a Juneteenth celebration Saturday 2 pm to 6 pm. The event at the Riverfront Amphitheater offers live entertainment, food trucks vendors, a kid zone, educational presentations, and cultural art exhibits. The occasion is a celebration centered around the new federal holiday Juneteenth.
Celebrants can arrive by car share or personal vehicle. Parking in the downtown area on this Saturday will be free, same as admission to the event. Lawn chairs and coolers are welcomed at the amphitheater and along the riverfront.
“this will be a great way to celebrate the history of what Juneteenth means and how it abolished slavery after the Civil War.”
Cathy Shuford, the city’s event manager offers, “there will be a local band playing called 2nd Coming, and a surprise special guest will be making an appearance in the Riverfront Amphitheater.” Shuford and her team anticipate a crowd of 1,500 and above, adding “this will be a great way to celebrate the history of what Juneteenth means and how it abolished slavery after the Civil War.”
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Festival for World Giraffe Day at Montgomery Zoo
Montgomery Zoo offers unique giraffe experience while raising funds to help giraffes in the wild.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. โ The Giraffe Conservation Foundation celebrates World Giraffe Day at the Montgomery Zoo. The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Museum both offer giraffe events and exhibits this Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
World Giraffe Day is an initiative to raise awareness about giraffes and celebrate them. It also serves as an educational tool. You can support the giraffes by making a donation to support research and conservation efforts or by going to the festival. Contributions benefit both giraffes in Africa and those at the Montgomery Zoo.
A variety of activities are on deck, including thumb-print of giraffes, giraffe feedings, and giving trees. The giraffe feeding is a major draw to many, and has a participation fee of $4, with $2 of that donated to conservation.
Montgomery Zoo To Host Volunteer Serve Day Jan. 17
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