National Chemistry Week event coming to the Santa Ana Zoo on Oct. 10

It’s slimy, it’s wacky, it’s downright geeky! Kids will love it! National Chemistry Week comes to the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park on October 10. This year’s theme: Behind the Scenes with Chemistry. College students from all over the southland will be at the zoo to assist kids with hands-on science.

This event is organized by the American Chemical Society, Orange County section.

Sunday, October 10, 2010
Zoo hours: 10 am – 4 pm
Science exhibits: 10 am – 3 pm
Rudy Gonzales’ Radical Science Show 12:30 PM

Phone number for more information: 714-892-7711, Ext. 51118

Admission to the zoo is $8 for adults and $5 for kids over 3 and seniors. Kids under 3 are free! Admission includes all of the regular zoo exhibits as well as the science spectacular.

The zoo is located at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana. Use the First/Fourth St. exit from the 5 or the 55 Freeway.

The Santa Ana Zoo is located at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, in Santa Ana.