{"id":68706,"date":"2016-05-19T09:20:28","date_gmt":"2016-05-19T13:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=68706"},"modified":"2016-05-18T18:12:21","modified_gmt":"2016-05-18T22:12:21","slug":"the-big-screen-comes-to-the-zoo-friends-of-the-zoo-launches-summer-family-movie-nights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=68706","title":{"rendered":"The Big Screen comes to the Zoo: Friends of the Zoo launches summer family movie nights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?attachment_id=68707\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-68707\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-68707\" src=\"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/unnamed-1-300x52.png\" alt=\"unnamed\" width=\"300\" height=\"52\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/unnamed-1-300x52.png 300w, https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/unnamed-1-150x26.png 150w, https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/unnamed-1-400x69.png 400w, https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/unnamed-1.png 593w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Friends of the Zoo is pleased to announce the launch of Zoovies, a brand-new, family-friendly summertime event at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. A series of three films will be shown after-hours on a jumbo screen in the zoo\u2019s courtyard one Thursday evening per month in June, July and August.<\/p>\n<p>The inaugural Zoovies lineup includes the films \u201cRio\u201d on <span data-term=\"goog_426260250\">June 23<\/span>, \u201cMr. Popper\u2019s Penguins\u201d on<span data-term=\"goog_426260251\">July 21<\/span> and the newly released Disney feature \u201cZootopia\u201d on <span data-term=\"goog_426260252\">August 11<\/span>. Doors open for guests at <span data-term=\"goog_426260253\">6 p.m.<\/span>; movies will be shown at dusk (or approximately <span data-term=\"goog_426260254\">8:30 p.m<\/span>).\u00a0 Zoovies will be held rain or shine. If there is rain or inclement weather, movies will start at <span data-term=\"goog_426260255\">8 p.m.<\/span> in the zoo\u2019s indoor banquet facility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to launch the new Zoovies series, adding another fun and exciting family-friendly event to the zoo\u2019s summer season. Our guests have shared with us that they enjoy opportunities to see the zoo at night. On Zoovies evenings they will be able to visit the zoo after-<!--more-->hours and take part in an animal-themed outdoor movie experience. Zoovies appeals to all ages\u2014come for an evening out with the kids, or even a special date night,\u201d says Friends of the Zoo President and CEO Janet Agostini.<\/p>\n<p>Hot dogs, popcorn, light snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase at the Courtyard Caf\u00e9. Limited seating is available at the zoo\u2019s picnic tables. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to set up in the courtyard.<\/p>\n<p>Zoovies are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and include zoo admission and the movie screening. Children two and under are free. Tickets must be purchased for each individual movie. Guest may do so online, over the phone or on-site at the zoo\u2019s membership desk.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to purchase Zoovies tickets, call <a href=\"tel:%28315%29%20435-8511%20x113\">(315) 435-8511 x113<\/a> or visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/rosamondgiffordzoo.org\/zoovies\">rosamondgiffordzoo.org\/zoovies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Zoovies is sponsored by Friends of the Zoo and in part by Pediatric Associates LLP.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Friends of the Zoo is pleased to announce the launch of Zoovies, a brand-new, family-friendly summertime event at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. 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