A Toy for a Child, a Day at the Zoo

This Black Friday, the Gulf Breeze Zoo invites the community to experience a day of wildlife adventure while giving back to children in need. On Friday, Nov. 28, the Zoo will offer 50% off admission for every guest who brings a qualifying toy donation to support the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.

The donation drive is part of the national organization’s 78th annual holiday campaign, which delivers more than just toys, it brings hope, dignity and joy to children facing hardship. For a child in crisis, a toy isn’t just a gift, it’s a message they are loved and remembered.

Since 2012, the Gulf Breeze Zoo has proudly partnered with Toys for Tots to help create brighter holidays for families across Santa Rosa and Escambia counties.

“A visit to the Zoo is always a special day, and on this day it becomes something more, a way to bring joy to another child who may not otherwise receive a gift this holiday season,” said Cassidy Mazzone, Gulf Breeze Zoo Director. “It’s a fun and simple act of kindness that can ripple far beyond our gates.”…

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