Friends of the Ellen Trout Zoo

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Supporting the "Finest Small City Zoo" in the Nation

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Ellen Trout Zoo Trivia Answers for July 2007

1. Ellen Trout Zoo 20th Birthday Celebration

2. Sophie Trout, wife of zoo founder Walter Trout, at waterfowl pool dedication in 1980.

3. Exxon tiger at old zoo entrance, removed in 1993.

4. Early Z&OO train before current depot.

5. Old concession stand with a view of former hippo exhibit.

6. Old hippo and bear exhibits with view of the lake.

7. Early parking lot west of old zoo entrance.

Mission

To cultivate an appreciation of the natural world and to provide environmental education and wildlife conservation for the benefit and enjoyment of the citizens

Purpose

Generate community support
Educate the public about the zoo
Support conservation of rare & endangered species
Provide quality recreation
Provide funds for animal acquisitions, construction of naturalistic environment

and other needed improvements.

The Ellen Trout Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Lufkin. Friends of Ellen Trout Zoo (F.O.E.T.Z.) is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization that assists the Zoo in a supportive capacity. F.O.E.T.Z. will focus on funding for major expansion and renovation projects in the Zoo's master plan. Giraffes, Rhinoceroses, and Hippopotamuses are now featured at the Zoo in exhibits funded by F.O.E.T.Z. Future projects include a new Education Building, Primate Island, a Lake Nature Trail, and improvements to the Small Animal Building among others.

Join Friends of the Ellen Trout Zoo!
To find out about the benefits of becoming a member, click here.

Hippo Habitat Fund (HHF)

Click here to find out how you can help support River Hippos at

the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin.

For more information on Friends of Ellen Trout Zoo and the above programs, call 936-633-0399 or stop by the zoo at 402 Zoo Circle, Lufkin, TX 75904.