A publication for the employees of the Fort Worth Zoo

Volume 20 | Issue 17 | September 20, 2024

Deaf Day

The second annual Deaf Day in partnership with the Sign Language Interpreting Program at Tarrant County College (TCC) is TOMORROW. American Sign Language interpreters, provided by TCC, will be on-site throughout the day at keeper chats, select restaurant and merchandise locations, animal outreach stage shows, the ticket booth and a few other locations.

Heads up that personnel from TCC and media will be on property before park opening. The TCC interpreters and staff will be based out of the Education Building for the day.

Zoo and Safari Splash Hours Have Changed!

Our Zoo hours have returned to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Safari Splash has transitioned to weekend-only (Saturday and Sunday) hours now through Sept. 29, after which it will close for the season.

Open Enrollment is Here!

Benefit-eligible employees' annual opportunity to enroll, waive, or change current benefit elections is here. Keep an eye on your Dayforce messages for further details and enrollment notices.

As a reminder, elections from last year will expire on Sept. 30 and will not carry over.

Overheard at the Zoo

*At pelicans*

Interp: "These are pin-backed Pelicans."

Guest: "Did you say big fat pelicans??"

Did you overhear something funny? Send it to PR@fortworthzoo.org!

Important Dates to Know:

Saturday, Sept. 21: Deaf Day in partnership with TCC's Sign Language Interpreting Program

Thursday, Oct. 3: Home School Day

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25, 26, 27: Boo at the Zoo, more details to come.

Reminders

A few reminders from Security as Phase 4 construction ramps up:

1. Please be careful when walking the back areas, particularly from Gate 5 through Gate 6C.
2. Parking may be limited on Park Place once contractors arrive, so please be aware of conserving space to accommodate the parking needs of all staff in this area.

For your safety and the safety of others, please be sure all employee drop-offs are in the west parking lot (located on the southeast corner of University Drive and Colonial Parkway) and not in front of gates 2 or 3 near the security base.