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Zoo Fun!

Greg Tillotson — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:17:04 +0000

I took advantage of the great weather this weekend and made my first trek out to Zoo Montana. What a great place. Since my arrival late last year I have been hearing about Zoo Montana and our tour around the grounds did not disappoint. The exhibits are great, the grounds are well laid out and [...]

Recycle Your Christmas Tree

Greg Tillotson — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:50:50 +0000

So the presents are gone, the paper has been cleaned up and the Christmas tree needs to be taken down. Where to take it? It's a question asked every year at this time. Trees that are donated for recycling, are turned into wood mulch for use at ZooMontana, the Montana Audubon Conservation Education Center and the city of Laurel. Fortunately we

Billings Depot's Easter Egg-stravaganza For ZooMontana [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:44:48 +0000

Easter is this Sunday, April 8. The list is ever growing when it comes to activities for families to do during the holiday weekend. Meet at the Billings Depot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 7 for their “Egg-stravaganza”. View Larger Map This is a benefit for ZooMontana. Adults are free, and [...]

Race The Rabbit and Easter Fun at ZooMontana

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:45:11 +0000

Here are the details for ZooMontana's 1st "Race The Rabbit" on Saturday, March 31. The 5K starts at 9 a.m., the Bunny Hop for the kids begins at 10 a.m. and then the Easter egg hunt starts at 11 a.m. Each kid who participates in the Bunny Hop will receive a Wendy's coupon. ZooMontana will also have animal encounters going on during the festivities and plenty of Easter type activities this weekend.

Zoo Lights at ZooMontana [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:42:01 +0000

The Director of ZooMontana Jeff Ewelt stopped by the show the other morning to talk about Hissing Cockroaches and Zoo Lights for the holidays. There are three weekends of fantasy lights at ZooMontana, tonight and tomorrow, December 9 and 10 and then December 15 through 24. The cost is $10.00 per car load! Get yourself [...]

Chowder Challenge at ZooMontana this Sunday Afternoon[AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:15:54 +0000

As ZooMontana continues their rebuilding they also continue to add great events for all ages. This Sunday, October, 23rd is the inaugural Chowder Challenge from 3pm to 6pm.The Zoo will be open normal hours that day, but the Chowder event begins at 3pm. Adult tickets for all day zoo fun cost $10.00 and members and [...]

Zoo Montana Military Day is This Saturday [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:49:49 +0000

This Saturday is Military Day at Zoo Montana. Gates open at 9:30am, but be sure to get their early for a special Color Guard and Flag Raising ceremony right before they open their gates! Military Day at Zoo Montana View Larger Map …alissa taylor joined me on the show to talk about Military Day..listen here [...]

Weekend in Review

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:49:48 +0000

Another busy Townsqaure Media weekend of nothing but FUN! Zoo Montana had their Kid’s Fest. There was face painting, bouncy house, magic show, which included a trick with a straight jacket. The Billings Roller Derby Dames entertained the kids with the face painting with help from Skittles The Clown. And the kids were re-freshed with [...]

Zoo Montana's Kids Fest is Saturday[AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:19:12 +0000

The re-organized Kid’s Fest at Zoo Montana is tomorrow beginning at 10am. Admission is just $3.00! The weather will be perfect and the animals will be waiting for you. There will be kid’s games, face painting and more. Come meet some of the Billings Roller Derby Dames too! “The big thing is we want kids [...]

Zoo Montana's Bruno The Bear Stays

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 18 May 2011 12:05:34 +0000

Yesterday we learned that Zoo Montana lost its accreditation. We also learned that the “bigger”animals will have to find a new home, butBruno the bear, the original bear at Zoo Montana will stay! the story: http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/article_8dd05ea5-69c7-5438-9bf1-ac8ce7c29d38.html …more on Bruno! http://billingsgazette.com/search/?l=50&sd=desc&s=start_time&f=html&q=bruno+the+bear Bruno came to Zoo Montana 3 years ago!

Zoo Montana Future Is In Question

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 17 May 2011 13:01:30 +0000

It has been released that Zoo Montana has lost their accreditation. The larger animals, like the grizzlies may have to find new homes. And if I may, I do want to thank all who contributed to the Freezin’ For A Reason Zoo Montana fundraiser back in February. Personally I don’t think it was in [...]

Latest Zoo Montana News

Livin Large Larry — Sat, 07 May 2011 19:38:48 +0000

Staff changes at Zoo Montana. I , along with other media type received a copy of a letter yesterday from the Marketing Director of Zoo Montana, Daniel Lundquist. in the letter, daniel says: I moved my family from Texas, hired to develop a viable plan and capital campaign for the long term success of ZooMontana. [...]

Earth Day At Zoo Montana

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:03:28 +0000

Zoo Montana is open today. It is Earth Day at the Zoo! If you have company in town for the Easter weekend, I have a deal for you. Admission is only $3.25 today when you bring in an aluminum can or recycle an un-used cell phone! …also come meet the new Bears! It’s Earth Day [...]

Freezin' For A Reason Wrap – Up

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:50:33 +0000

First off thank you for your support of Zoo Montana and Freezin’ For A Reason earlier this month. Marketing Director, Dan Lundquist with Zoo Montana called the morning show with the final tally of Freezin For A Reason money raised to help keep Zoo Montana open. Drum roll…. $54,000 was the figure that was reached [...]

Freezin For A Reason, Wrap-Up

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:11:37 +0000

First off thank you Billings and surrounding communities for coming through in helping to save Zoo Montana with Freezin For A Reason last week. Last Friday I was a bit crabby! Until the kids showed up again: These kids came through for Zoo School and stopped by my “Freezin” area to make a difference. It [...]

Freezin For A Reason For Zoo MT., Day Two

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:04:55 +0000

Thanks for your continued support for Zoo MT. during Freezin For A Reason. If you haven’f heard, we received a donation of $10,000! Cynthia Foster borrowed this from her IRA,,that is amazing! Thanks to all so far for donating. The rest of today and tomorrow till 5pm! Me and Executive Director of Zoo MT., Jackie [...]