Chattanooga Is Home

Families can enjoy the Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park for free this Saturday. “First Day Festival,” sponsored by Comcast, will be held at the Chattanooga Zoo this Saturday, July 28th 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The free fun day is for school age children and their families where

the event will provide age-appropriate activities, including information and giveaways from a variety of social service agencies. Corporate sponsors will be on hand to provide health screenings, child safety tips and educational information for kids in grades K-5.

The Chattanooga Zoo was recently awarded at $250,000 Challenge Grant from the Kresge Foundation. The grant has been added to the money being raised for the new entrance of the zoo, scheduled for its debut in 2008.

A carousel for the new entrance is currently being carved by Bud Ellis, who created the carousel at Coolidge Park.

The new entrance project has a goal of $4 million and has raised half of that. To help the Chattanooga Zoo meet its goals, supporters can purchase a 70th Anniversary tile; become a Chattanooga Zoo member or Banana Ball sponsor. For more information, contact lesliertd@yahoo.com or 423-421-1567 or www.chattanooga.org.
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