The Scovill Zoo in Decatur is a seasonal zoo and today is the final day to get in to check out all the animals in its care.

With school out for the day, Director Ken Frye is hoping you'll take advantage of the great weather and come by one final time. If you've already paid a visit this year, he is thankful for the support that has made it another great year at the zoo.

Each summer, Scovill Zoo offers the community free attendance on Thursdays, primarily after the Memorial Day holiday. Even though the zoo is a seasonal zoo and so the opportunity to generate revenue is limited, Frye notes the free days don't negatively impact the zoo's overall budget.

Frye indicates the zoo also had another great 'Zoo-rific Evening' gala event last month. Those funds help the zoo take on projects during the winter months when they are closed.

The zoo is embarking on a significant upgrade of its herpaquarium this winter. We'll have more on that half-a-million-dollar project later this week on Regional Radio News. 

Frye encourages anyone wanting to follow along with all the happenings at the zoo to find the Scovill Zoo on Facebook.