Audubon Zoo

The breeze is delightful.

The only thing that could make this better right now is for me to have a hammock between these pillars out here [laughs] and take a nice little nap this afternoon right out here at Audubon Zoo.

Folks, we have a special guest, Amanda Fyfe, who is the director of learning and engagement for the Audubon Nature Institute.

Amanda, welcome to the show.

I mean, there's lots.

There's definitely lots.

I think, um, I was here, um, and working on the primate team here at Audubon Zoo when Bulan, our, um- Now, oh my gosh, almost nine-year-old-

Mm-hmm

Uh, we expect big crowds all weekend.

And it benefits Audubon Zoo and Manning Family Children, so we think that's a great partnership and a great cause, and presented by our friends at Keesler Federal.

So let's talk about the zoo.

And, and a lot of folks don't recognize the, you know, the breadth and depth of the size of this operation, right? And why these types are events, these types of events, excuse me, SpongeBob is biting his tongue, um, uh, is so critical to the ongoing operations of the facility.

It really is.

You know, Audubon Zoo is, uh, one of the oldest and one of the best zoos in the entire country.

Uh, I think the zoo itself is, uh, over 50 acres, and, uh, you know, in the middle of Audubon Park, of course, you know, one of the most beautiful parks in the entire nation.

So, uh, takes a lot to, to keep those things going, and we're real focused on making sure it stays world-class.

The Indiana Pacers will be in town, and they will be playing Indiana Wednesday night, so, uh, jot that down as well.

Just a reminder, tomorrow I will be at the Audubon Zoo from ten to one.

Uh, we'll broadcast live from Boo at the Zoo, and we'll be there when the gates open for Little Boo.

That's for little, little kids that come out.