Thank you for the visit. It's too bad you did not enjoy the facility. I will be the first to say that we have worked very hard over the past two years to bring ZooMontana back. In the process, we have brought in many jobs, created joy in many children and provided a caring space for many animals. We have invested all revenues back into the facility from grounds, to exhibits to infrastructure. We certainly have a long way to go, but we are proud of our progress. Many of the areas that you mentioned are often perceived as disrepair, however, are anything but. We keep much of the grounds natural. This includes tall prairie grasses and wildflowers. We work closely with the county to keep weeds under control. Our botanical society does the same. As for the water within animal enclosures (pools, not drinking water), we elect not to use chemical treatment for the health of the animal. So water you are seeing is not filthy, it's natural. Water is filtered 24 hours a day and completely changed out every week. Natural bottom pools gives it a darker appearance as well. We're not into the swimming pool look here. Again, we thank you for the visit and hope the next time you come you can see our work in a different light.Jeff EweltExecutive DirectorZooMontana
Thank you for the kind words! We take pride in the fact that we are a natural Zoo. We hope folks see their visit as more of a walk in the park. We have many events as you mentioned and really focus our efforts on the kids. We look forward to seeing you this summer!Jeff EweltZooMontana
Thanks for your visit! I'd love to talk you into reconsidering a membership, as there are many perks to it. As we continue to grow, you will find many changes occurring as the months go on. On top of this, members receive discounts or free admission to our many events such as Boo at the Zoo as well as getting free admission to over 40 other zoos around the country, including the Sanctuary in Red Lodge. So as you can see, there are many perks! Regardless, we hope to see you again.Jeff EweltZooMontana
Thank you for your visit! I'm glad to hear you had a good time. We are working hard to ensure everyone's experiences are memorable ones. We will work on making sure our presence is more noticeable, thanks for letting us know. We look forward to your next visit!Jeff EweltExecutive Director
Thank you for visiting! We are so happy to hear you had a great time. We have been working hard to bring ZooMontana back, so this is great encouragement! We look forward to seeing you again.Jeff EweltDirectorZooMontana
Thank you for your visit! I truly appreciate your kind and am happy to hear you had a good time. We take pride in the fact that we are a very "natural" zoo and want folks to see it as a walk in the park. We pledge to continue that ideology as we grow into the future!Jeff EweltZooMontana
Hello,Thank you for your visit and for your kind words. I am glad to hear you had a nice time. Yes, the recent wind has taken out almost all of our leaves, but you are correct, the fall foliage was remarkable this year. Keep in mind for future visits, the bears here don't hibernate and you can actually see them outside on occasion throughout the winter. It's quite a site seeing a Grizzly Bear playing in the snow! Thanks for the support and we hope to see you again soon!Jeff EweltExecutive DirectorZooMontana
Thank you so very much for your great review! We love to hear of the positive experiences folks are having as we work hard to better the Zoo. Growth takes time and we truly appreciate that you understand that and are enjoying the progress. We look forward to seeing you again soon!Jeff EweltExecutive Director
Thank you for coming out to ZooMontana. We too love the egg plant, such a cool plant! If you are in the area in May, we do a great event called GeraniumFest and we actually sell them! We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again.Jeff EweltExecutive DirectorZooMontana
Thank you Jolene. I am so happy to hear of your great experience. We look forward to seeing you again. Keep in mind, we're always adding new things! Thanks for your visit!Jeff EweltExecutive DirectorZooMontana