Monday, Aug. 5 is Senior Day at the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park. Visitors 62 years old and older get in FREE all day!

This annual event, sponsored by Lincoln Court, includes a free lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and music by the Old Time Fiddlers. The zoo animal ambassadors will also be making appearances to guests throughout the day.  

Gates open at 9 a.m. with the last admission at 6 p.m.

Then on Friday, Aug. 9 the Tautphaus Park Zoological Society presents a brand new fundraiser, Mama Mango Madness Hawaiian Luau, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. (zoo vacated at 9:00 p.m.). Adults 21 and over will stroll the zoo enjoying fruity wines and non-alcoholic drinks. There will also be performances by the Mountain Taiko Drummers, and Happy Hula will perform Polynesian dances and will end the event with a fire dance. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 day of the event, $10 for DDs. All attendees must show ID for admission. Come support the zoo and enjoy a lovely summer evening. Tickets are available at www.tpzs.info.

Idaho Falls Zoo is open daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Visit us www.idahofallszoo.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Subscribe to zoo notices under Notify Me on the City’s website, www.idahofallsidaho.gov.