Your Retirement Plan Can Help the Zoo – Help shape the future of Denver Zoo. Did you know you can name Denver Zoo as a beneficiary of your retirement plan and avoid taxes? If left to someone other than your spouse, retirement assets are subject to income and possible estate taxes. If left to Denver Zoo, no money is taxed, so every dollar can be stretched to support zoo programs. For more information, contact Gift Planning Manager Josie Stewart at 303-376-4863, e-mail plannedgifts@denverzoo.org or visit our website.

Zoo Enlightens Young Minds – Denver Zoo's Community Leadership Project enlightens third- through sixth-grade students about environmental science. This service-learning program empowers students to educate and engage their community through eco-friendly projects. Zoo outreach staff will visit local schools and discuss the importance of 2012 as the Year of Water in Colorado and the international year of bats. On April 20, participants are invited to Denver Zoo's Earth Day event, Party for the Planet, to showcase their efforts and inform zoo guests what they can do locally to aid the environment. Email outreach@denverzoo.org, call 303-376-6734 or visit our website for more information. How to register.

Summer Safari Registration Continues – Summer Safari Registration is underway! Don't let your kids miss out on this wild summer vacation. Kids can participate in Animal Olympics or become World Wildlife Investigators. This fun-filled educational experience is for animal lovers from Pre-K through 8th grades. Campers participate in hands-on activities, zoo exploration, animal encounters and observations, crafts, games, stories, projects, and more. Rolling registration continues through Friday, February 3, but then all spots are available until sold out. Learn more about your child's next summer adventure here.