Sunset Zoo will unveil its new entryway and education facility early next month. The Nature Exploration Center, will be open to the public on Sunday, June 3. The Zoo will open at Noon with a formal ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony; guests will be invited to use the new ticket booth following the ceremonies. Zoo ambassadors will be stationed throughout the 15,500 square foot facility to answer questions as guests explore. Family-friendly activities will be featured throughout the Zoo from 12:30 – 4:30pm.
Community members are also invited to an exclusive first look at the Nature Exploration Center during Friends of Sunset Zoo’s Wine in the Wild on June 2. The evening will focus on celebrating the new Center; this fundraiser began in 2006 as a way for the Friends of Sunset Zoo to actively support the project. Tickets are now on sale with a limited number available.
The new Nature Exploration Center will house an interactive distance learning lab, expanded education offerings, a year-round gift shop and ticket booth, and provide a venue for private events, including weddings, family reunions and corporate gatherings.
