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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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