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By Blake Haas
CHENOA – A local organization is spreading kindness this holiday season by paying the cost of admission for 100 local children to Miller Park Zoo.
According to Jay Tetzloff, Miller Park Zoo Superintendent, the Chenoa Shop-N-Go provides a zoo experience for children three to 17-years old.
“It’s an opportunity for us to partner with another group that provides really a service and something for kids to do in our community. They (Chenoa Shop-N-Go) want to get out in the community and provide more opportunities for youth, and I think we are a good fit for that.”
Tetzloff added that the free admission can be used on Sunday, December 19, at Miller Park Zoo.
“We want to be community-based; we work hard for that. We know that we are part of this community and part of the quality of life for this community.
So anytime we can partner with someone to give back and provide us with, I guess a service that’s big, that’s great for us, and it helps us move toward our goal of engaging our community – conservation, education, and fun – that’s our mission, so we want to move towards that. We are always looking to do more for the community.”
The Zoo is located at 1020 S. Morris Avenue and is open from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. every day, except for December 25.
Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].