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SUMMARY:Brew at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Brew at the Zoo: Raise your glass for animal conservation!\nPresented by Whataburger \nThe Gladys Porter Zoo invites you to Brew at the Zoo on Saturday\, May 16th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with music until 11:00 p.m. \nSupport your local Zoo and quench your thirst by sipping on specially selected premium and craft beer samples and delicious food tastings from amazing chefs and restaurants. Only a few of the top Rio Grande Valley restaurants will be competing in this “feast with the beasts.” \nThe Zoo is working with L&F Distributors to curate a special selection of light beers that are perfect for the spring and summer season. Guests will be able to sample from 24 fun and unique craft beers\, which will be paired up with delicious food tastings from amazing restaurants. Los Trevi Drive Thru will also be in attendance and will be serving up delicious drinks from their Michelada Combi. Zoo staff are hoping to bring in even more restaurants to ensure a varied selection of cuisines to taste from. \nThe public can upgrade their experience by purchasing a VIP ticket. VIPs will have access to a VIP-only area\, located close to the main stage. They will be able to participate in a private animal feeding and take a break from the main stage music with their own Silent Disco in the Aquarium. Plus\, VIPs will also get to sample from one exclusive beer that no one else will be able to access. \nPRESALE TICKETS\nVIP TICKETS\nThe entertainment for the night will include local artists: EDM DJ\, Akasha\, and rock bands\, The Reynalds and Reserve. The music will be extended until 11:00 p.m. to allow guests even more time to enjoy the event. There will also be three Silent Disco DJs for VIPs to choose from based on their music preferences. \nA popular activity at Brew at the Zoo is the beer pong tournament that takes place during the event. Sixteen teams made up of Brew at the Zoo attendees will compete against each other to be the 2026 Beer Pong Champs. Guests can gather around while the teams go head-to-head throughout the night. Other fun games and activities include Jumbo Jenga\, cornhole\, a giant Connect Four\, and multiple photo opportunities\, including a 360 photo booth. \nBrew at the Zoo is a 21+ event and a limited number of tickets are being sold. Tickets can be purchased for $40.00 pre-sale and $60.00 at the gate. VIP tickets are $100.00 per person. Only 100 VIP Tickets will be available\, so the public is encouraged to act fast. All proceeds will benefit the Zoo’s conservation efforts. \nThank you to the run sponsors Whataburger\, City of Brownsville\, Brownsville Public Utilities Board\, H-E-B and Visit Brownsville. \nStay in Brownsville\nBrownsville is the perfect family-friendly getaway with a multitude of attractions within walking distance of the Zoo.  Support the Gladys Porter Zoo by using this link to make your hotel reservation.
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SUMMARY:Ridley Rush
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us for our 10th Annual Ridley Rush 5K/1-Mile Walk/Run presented by Chick-Fil-A.  This family fun run aims to raise awareness for the endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle.  The Ridley Rush route will take you through the beautiful and scenic Mitte Cultural District and Gladys Porter Zoo as you experience what a baby sea turtle must endure in its rush to the ocean. \nAs federal and state funds have dwindled over the years\, this direct funding has become mission-critical to sustain Kemp’s Ridley Project and provide support to other sea turtle projects. The Kemp’s Ridley Project has both a successful track record and the real possibility of down-listing this most iconic of marine animals.  Other proven sea turtle projects may receive funding to promote conservation efforts. \nThe cost to participate in the 5K run is only $35.00 and $30.00 for the 1-mile run per runner. This cost covers a limited edition dri-fit Ridley Rush shirt\, a race bib\, a race medal\, and the entrance to the Zoo for the post-race festival celebrating World Oceans Day! \nREGISTRATION\nA special thanks go out to this year’s Ridley Rush sponsors\, Chick-Fil-A\, H-E-B Helping Here\, Brownsville Public Utilities Board\, CBS 4\, NBC 23\, Visit Brownsville\, and City of Brownsville. 
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SUMMARY:Kids Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:Your favorite back-to-school event is here! H-E-B presents Kids Appreciation Day at Gladys Porter Zoo! \nDuring Kids Appreciation Day\, the first 1\,000 children at the passport station will receive a backpack filled with school supplies! \n\nThe passport will take them on an adventure throughout the Zoo where they can visit crafts and fun activities centered around this year’s theme\, New World monkeys. Plus stop by our exhibitor tables focusing on health and wellness\, safety\, animal conservation\, and more.\n\nOnce your child’s passport is full\, they can enter a raffle to win an array of prizes like new bikes\, backpacks filled with school supplies\, sports equipment\, and more!\n\nThis event was made possible thanks to H-E-B\, Chick-fil-A\, Brownsville Public Utilities Board\, City of Brownsville\, Digital 101.5\, KVEO Local 23 News\, and CBS 4 News.
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SUMMARY:Wild Tales
DESCRIPTION:One of the highest zoo attendance days for November is the day we hold our literacy event\, Wild Tales. Over 3\,000 people are present for the literacy and reading activities. The live animals and children’s book authors are the two main draws to the event. Over 1\,000 children’s books are given out free to young readers. \nThe Zoo also offers a discounted school admission rate for all guests on this day: $6.00 for elementary and middle school students\, $6.00 for high school and college students\, and $7.00 for adults. The event is free with paid Zoo admission. Members get in free. According\nto statistics for our region\, for every 300 children living in a low-income household\, only one book is owned in that home. The issue mentioned above\, coupled with other factors as to why children don’t read\, only adds to the lack of personal growth and less than high quality of life for each child. \nThank you to the run sponsors Brownsville Public Utilities Board\, City of Brownsville\, and Visit Brownsville. \nStay in Brownsville\nBrownsville is the perfect family-friendly getaway with a multitude of attractions within walking distance of the Zoo.  Support the Gladys Porter Zoo by using this link to make your hotel reservation.
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