Get Ready to go "Wild in Fruita"

September is full of exciting fundraising events for the Grand Valley Zoological Quest.

Come support and help us build a new zoo in Fruita.

Upcoming Zoo Quest events

The Zoo Crew will be visiting Fruita two times soon.

On Sept. 29, Fruita Fall Festival fans can enjoy the exotic petting zoo at the GVZQ booth, and donate toward the new zoo building in various activities.

Show your support of the Grand Valley Zoo Quest when you buy a ticket to “Kiss a Snake.” (Don’t worry, it’s only a python.)

         On Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. join the Zoo Crew at Dinosaur Journey for “Boo at the Zoo.” This is a day we will bring out creepy crawlies & things that go bump in the night.

Dress up in your animal or “bootiful” costumes to get in the mood for having a local community zoological nature center.

         See you at the Fruita Fall Festival and the “Boo at the Zoo.”

Please do--Help us build a local Zoo. Thank you.

Title is a little blunt, but the Grand Valley needs a zoo.
We are a growing community of about 160,000 people with no zoo for 250 miles from us.
We have great museums, ball parks, festivals, schools (including colleges), and people who love children and animals.
So, I'm just saying, "We need a ZOO! The Zoo needs you."
Join our non-profit and donate, volunteer, or support in any way you can, so our community can build an excellent zoological nature center.

  Grand Valley ZooQuest

ZooQuest President's message

GVZQ has a dream. A dream where all children and their families will have the opportunity to explore, learn, and have hands-on-experience with native and exotic species.

GVZQ needs your donations today.

This is the shared dream of the Board of Directors, volunteers, members, donors and participants of our programming. The dream is close to fruition.

The building has been identified. The exhibit sketch models have been completed and the animals have been selected.

The business analysis and projections have been reviewed. The zoological center will be self-sustaining once the funds have been secured for the initial building and exhibit.

 What is needed now is a benefactor or group of benefactors who can invest in the future for many to enjoy. The name of the zoological center is available as a legacy.

Since January 2011, over 7,300 students have participated in GVZQ's educational programs. All of which have been free to local schools.

We are confident that once you review our information you will agree that this is a worthwhile project.

You will see your investment grow in the children as they become more competent stewards of their environment.

DONATE TODAY.

Local Author Spotlight . . . Starting Now

It's August. It is burning up hot, so why not write about some of my favorite writers?
Not those famous one that I never meet. I am going to write about the local writers who share their struggles and strive to get published, and they live, work or visit my hometown.

Writing becomes THEM, just like your writing becomes you.

Hopefully writing becomes me as I interview my friends, neighbors, club mates, and visitors in my writing life.

If anyone is reading my blog, send me names of your favorite writers that you have met or know personally, and I'll interview you or share your own story about a favorite.

I will attempt to run my Spotlight an Author once a week. Keep Writing and Reading.