Air Zoo Blog
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019
December Guest Experience Ambassador of the Month- Nate Couk
Nathan has been with the Air Zoo since June of 2016. Fellow Guest Experience Ambassadors appreciate Nathan for being a diligent and reliable co-worker, while also being a lot of fun to be around. Nathan is dedicated to the Air Zoo and the guests’ experience here. Great job, Nathan! Thank you for all you do for the Air Zoo!
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Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019
The Story of our FM-2 Wildcat
IT WAS A COLD DAY OVER LAKE MICHIGAN
On December 28, 1944, it was just 15 degrees in Michigan when the FM-2 Wildcat fighter plane that currently calls the Air Zoo’s East Campus Restoration Center home crashed into the icy waters of Lake Michigan. One of the US Navy’s most successful fighters in early WWII, this particular Wildcat was being used to train pilots for aircraft carrier landing and takeoff over Lake Michigan. After completing two take offs and landings that fateful day,...
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Wednesday, Nov 27, 2019
Birthday Bash Re-cap
Our birthday weekend was a success with many families coming in to enjoy our fun family- friendly activities and crafts, put together by our education team, our great Fly Buy giveaways and discounts and our attractions. We also had a nice turn out during our Cake Chat on Monday where we got to hear fun, unique stories from some of our original volunteers and employees, while enjoying delicious cake and goodies. Thank you to Greg Ward, Bill Painter, and Al Vander Veen for sharing you...
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Wednesday, Nov 20, 2019
LunarVette Visits Air Zoo, Saturday, November 23rd
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first two, of six, moon landings of project Apollo. The LunarVette, a tribute car graphically telling the Apollo story, will be making a special appearance, Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the Air Zoo in celebration of Apollo 12, the second crew to land on our moon.
Re-visit the remarkable achievement that took the work of thousands of dedicated Americans to complete - traveling to the moon and safely returning to earth. This heroic stor...
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Monday, Nov 18, 2019
Air Zoo Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families
IMLS Press Contact:
Elizabeth Holtan | eholtan@imls.gov
ACM Press Contact
Alison Howard | 703-224-3100 x102
Alison.Howard@ChildrensMuseums.org
Air Zoo Press Contact:
Nikki Statler, Director of Marketing | 269.350.2811
nstatler@airzoo.org
Air Zoo Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families
Museums for All to increase accessibility of high-quality museum learning resources
Today the Air Zoo announced that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the...
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Wednesday, Nov 13, 2019
November Guest Experience Ambassador of the Month - Annika Russell
Annika has been with the Air Zoo since May of 2019. Fellow Guest Experience Ambassadors praise Annika for being a positive and kind spirit who is always ready to jump in and help without hesitation or complaint. They are a dependable and enthusiastic Ambassador for the Air Zoo team. Wonderful job, Annika! Thank you for all you do for the Air Zoo!
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Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019
City of Portage proclaims official Air Zoo Day
AIR ZOO DAY
WHEREAS, the Air Zoo is the centerpiece in Southwest Michigan for stellar educational, cultural and historical relevance and outreach; and
WHEREAS, the Air Zoo engages with nearly 200,000 guests per year, encouraging families from around the world to spend their time and money in local hotels, restaurants, theatres, and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the dedication of the Air Zoo to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics centered education helps create the workfor...
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Tuesday, Oct 8, 2019
SR-71 Spy-Posium Event - a HUGE success for all!
Did you make it to the SR-71 SPY-POSIUM?
For the first time ever, the Air Zoo opened the SR-71B’s cockpits for public viewing! Visitors got first-hand accounts of what makes the Blackbird tick - straight from the mouths of former SR-71 pilots and crew members. We learned exciting facts about this one of a kind spyplane that has captured high-resolution images from over 80,000 feet and flown more than three times the speed of sound. Attendees enjoyed engaging panel discu...
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Friday, Oct 4, 2019
B52 Winery Partners with Air Zoo to Honor WWII Women Airforce Service Pilots during Winery Grand Opening Celebration, October 11, 2019
Grand Opening Reception to kick off Annual Lucky Girl Brewing/B52 Winery Harvest Fest, October 12-13
10% of B52 Winery Sales, Oct 11-13, to Benefit Air Zoo Educational Programs and Expansion of their Women in Aviation and Space Exhibit.
Paw Paw, Michigan, October 11, 2019–A gala Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting and Reception for the B52 Winery will kick off a weekend of fun and music at the annual Lucky Girl Brewing/B52 Winery Harvest Fest. The B52 Winery Grand Opening and Reception ...
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Friday, Oct 4, 2019
October Guest Experience Ambassador of the Month - Julie Dolegowski
Congratulations to Julie Dolegowski, our Employee of the Month for October! Julie has been with the Air Zoo since December of 2018 and currently is a Front Desk Ticket Lead. Fellow Guest Experience Ambassadors praise Julie for being wonderful with guests as well as being a kind, caring, and dependable person to work with here. Julie is a valuable member of the team and we truly appreciate her. Thank you, Julie!
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Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019
Air Zoo to Share Innovative Programs at 2019 Joint Conference
Submitted by Maria Newhouse
In October 2019 Air Zoo staff members Christy Kincaid, collections and exhibits coordinator, Mary Lawrence, director of talent management and finance, and Maria Newhouse, development associate, will travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan to give two presentations at the 2019 Association of Midwest Museums and Michigan Museums Association Joint Conference. Ms. Kincaid and Ms. Newhouse will be presenting on the Air Zoo’s innovative Infant-At-Work program, while Ms. ...
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Monday, Sep 16, 2019
Historical Society of Michigan recognizes volunteer Don Sanborn with 2019 State History Award
We are excited to announce that long time Air Zoo volunteer and docent, Donald Sanborn, will be honored Friday, September 27, 2019, at the State History Awards Banquet in Ludington, MI. Don will be receiving the Distinguished Volunteer Service Award, presented by the Historical Society of Michigan as part of the 2019 Michigan History Conference.
The 2019 State History Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service will be given to Donald H. Sanborn of Portage for his decades of servi...
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Great place! Very interesting educational and informational! Great place to take the whole family as there is something for young children up to adults!
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We took our grown daughters and young grandsons to the Air Zoo. It was very entertaining for all of us. There is so much to see and do. Rides for the whole family!
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