23 Jul Roosevelt Park Zoo to Host International Tiger Day Celebration
Minot, ND— The Roosevelt Park Zoo invites the public to celebrate International Tiger Day on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, with a full day of tiger-themed activities, learning opportunities, and family fun. From crafts and bounce houses to keeper chats and a special name reveal, this event is designed to engage guests of all ages while raising awareness for tiger conservation.
Guests can take part in a variety of interactive activities throughout the zoo, including a scavenger hunt, educational enrichment tables, and a bounce house near the aviary. Kids that complete the scavenger hunt will take home a tiger-themed prize!
The scheduled fun will include:
10:00am – 12:30pm – Craft Table
11:30am – Keeper Training
1:00pm – Tiger Cub Name Announcement
1:30pm – Zoya’s Book Reading
2:30pm – Keeper Chat
In addition, the zoo will be collecting “baby shower” gifts for the tiger cubs at the enrichment table. Guests are encouraged to bring canned tuna, canned cat foot, whipped cream, and large paper bags (leaf bags).
“International Tiger Day is a fun and meaningful way for our community to connect with these incredible animals,” said Chelsea Mihalick, Curator at Roosevelt Park Zoo. “From enrichment to education, everything we do during this event supports the well-being of our tigers and helps people learn more about their care.”
For more information, please call the Minot Park District office at (701)857-4136.