DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Scovill Zoo is offering family events, including one allowing mothers to get in free with a paid child, on the weekend of May 7-8.
On Saturday, May 7, the zoo plans to have games and gifts (while supplies last), along with animal presentations, as part of Zippy Zoo Day. Mothers with a paid child can claim free admission all weekend.
The Zippy Zoo Kids Fun Run is planned for Saturday. It will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the park.
In the one-mile run, kids will run between 10 animal-inspired activities. They include hopping like a wallaby, dashing like a cheetah, crawling like a mongoose and more, the zoo said.
Everyone who takes part in the run will get a Scovill Zoo water bottle, treat and a completion ribbon. Pre-registration costs $12.
Day-of registration begins at 8 a.m. and costs $15.
People can register by clicking here or calling (217)421-7435.
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