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  • Model Rocket Day Postponed
    Jun 19, 2013 - KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Air Zoo and Southwest Michigan Association of Spacemodeling Hobbyists' (S.M.A.S.H.) Model Rocket Day scheduled for Saturday, June 22 has been postponed. Forecasted weather and the size and scope of the rockets to be...
  • Air Zoo to Host Michigan Blood Drive
    Apr 10, 2013 - KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Donating blood is one of the best and easiest ways to help save lives. Area residents can help alleviate blood shortages by donating to Michigan Blood at the Air Zoo on April 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each donor will...
  • Air Zoo Offers Trip to Grand Rapids Public Museum
    Apr 4, 2013 - KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Air Zoo is offering a fully escorted trip to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at the Grand Rapids Public Museum on May 7. The organized trip will feature transportation by deluxe motor coach. It costs $50 per...
  • Air Zoo to Offer Trip to Ireland
    Mar 27, 2013 - KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Those looking to experience the beauty of Ireland need look no further! The Air Zoo and Collette Vacations are offering a fully escorted "Shades of Ireland" trip Oct. 6-15. Trip highlights include visiting Dublin and...
  • Air Zoo to Host Special F-8 Crusader Presentation
    Mar 25, 2013 - KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Air Zoo will hold "The Last Gunfighter: The Legend of the F-8 Crusader," a special presentation by retired Navy Cmdr. Rick Adams, on April 5 at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Adams will speak about his seasoned...
  • Air Zoo to Offer Spring Break Camps and Workshops
    Mar 13, 2013 - KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Kids looking for a spring break full of fun need look no further! The Air Zoo is offering spring break camps and workshops for kids of all ages! 3-D Art in Flight Workshop April 4 $45 per child Session 1 1-2 p.m. Ages...
  • Radio Disney AM 910 to Celebrate National Platypus Day at the Air Zoo
    Feb 20, 2013 - KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Calling all FOP (Friends of Perry)! Radio Disney AM 910 is hosting Platypus Day at the Air Zoo on March 2 from 2-4 p.m.! Kids and families are invited to join in for an afternoon of interactive entertainment celebrating...
  • Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame Announces 2013 Enshrinees
    Jan 31, 2013 - KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame (MAHF) is proud to announce its Class of 2013 enshrinees: Capt. Robert D. Gibb - Fighter Pilot and World War II Ace (1922-1953) Gibb was born in Detroit and grew up in Lansing. He...
  • Air Zoo to Offer Open Cockpits During February
    Jan 15, 2013 - KALAMAZOO, Mich. - 'Look but don't touch' is usually the mantra of museums, but not at the Air Zoo. During the whole month of February, visitors will be able to experience aircraft from a different point of view-the cockpit. Visitors will...
  • Air Zoo President and CEO Bob Ellis to Retire
    Jan 3, 2013 - KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Air Zoo Board of Directors Chairman Pete Parish has announced that Bob Ellis, Air Zoo president and CEO, will retire after 35 years of service to the museum. The Air Zoo Board of Directors has named Troy A. Thrash as the...

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