Kudu Calf Explores Yard – Denver Zoo recently welcomed the birth of a lesser kudu calf, born March 19. The young male, named Martini, was born to mother, Dakarai, and father, Fred. Martini is very confident already and loves running around his yard and studying the lappet-faced vultures that share his exhibit. Lesser kudus, antelopes native to the forests of eastern Africa, are known for their spiral-shaped horns and vertical white stripes that serve as excellent camouflage in the wild. Visitors can see Martini now exploring the kudu yard with his herd. Watch video of Martini here.
Toyota Elephant Passage Sneak Peek Tickets on Sale Now! – Member tickets are on sale now for exclusive sneak peeks at Toyota Elephant Passage! Buy your ticket today to get a first look at the largest project in the zoo's history between May 19 and May 30. Sneak peek tickets go on sale to the general public on May 1 and the exhibit's grand opening is June 1. Experience this exciting event before the big crowds arrive. Purchase your sneak peek tickets today. If you would like to become a member and have first opportunity to enjoy this first access benefit, please go to http://www.denverzoo.org/involved/membership.asp
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Zoo Offers Informative Gift and Estate Planning Website – Tax Day 2012 is officially behind us, but many of us are thinking about organizing our finances for the rest of the year. Denver Zoo offers an informative and extremely popular website that has helpful information to complete your estate and financial plans, including interactive tools, timely articles and a gift illustrator. Once you have provided for family and friends, please consider a bequest to Denver Zoo. Or consider including the zoo as a beneficiary of your retirement plan - these assets are some of the best to leave to charity since you avoid income taxes and possible estate taxes. Learn more here.
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Join the Wildlife of the Mongolian Steppe – Explore the lives of Mongolia's unique grassland animals and help conserve their wilderness home with the Wildlife of the Mongolian Steppe expedition. Denver Zoo is partnering with Earthwatch, a non-profit organization that sends volunteers from all walks of life across the world to assist scientists on environmental research expeditions. We're recruiting volunteers for this project to work with well trained staff in central Asia to study the lives and movements of many species, including argali sheep, Siberian ibex and cinereous vultures. A minimum contribution of $3395 is required to participate to cover costs associated with this trip. Learn more about Earthwatch and the expedition here.
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