NEWS RELEASE: Military Day at the zoo set for July 3 Published June 19, 2013 By Minot Area Chamber of Commerce Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT, N.D. -- The annual Military Day at the Zoo is set for Wednesday, July 3 at 11 a.m. at Roosevelt Park. The event will include a free meal, free swimming at Roosevelt Park pool, free access to the water slide, free entry to the zoo and free rides on the new zoo train. "We want to show support for our military at Minot Air Force Base and the National Guard for all they do to protect our freedom," said Military Affairs Committee Chair Bruce Carlson of Verendrye Electric Cooperative. "This is a fun event for military and their families to enjoy the day at our outdoor pool and zoo." Military Day at the Zoo is open to active duty, Guard and Reserve and retired military. Military members need to show their ID so they, along with their family, can participate. Food is being served from 11 a.m. to 2 pm. However, the pool and zoo are open their normal hours and this free event is for all day. Those attending can check in at the zoo first to get a wristband, which is a pass to all the activities, that way they only show their ID once. This event is sponsored by the Military Affairs Committee of the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce and the David C. Jones Chapter of the Air Force Association. For more information contact John MacMartin, president of the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce, at 701-852-6000.