Military Appreciation at the Zoo

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii – Zachary Mote, 4, takes advantage of the Kids Petting Zoo during Military Appreciation Day held June 6 at the Honolulu Zoo. Zachary was accompanied by his mom, Brandy Mote, while his father, Kelvin Mote, is deployed in Iraq with the Army's 3rd Brigade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa Perez)

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Military Appreciation at the Zoo

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii – Military members and their families enjoy a free day at the Honolulu Zoo June 6, including free food and entertainment, as part of the annual Military Appreciation Day. The event was sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu, the USO Hawaii, HawaiiMilitaryGuide.com, The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, and the Honolulu Zoological Society. During the opening ceremony, Mayor Hanneman and other dignitaries also expressed their appreciation to active-duty military and their families stationed in Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa M. Perez)

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Military Appreciation at the Zoo

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii – Military members and their families watch the wild animals at the Honolulu Zoo June 6. Admission was free to all valid military identification card holders and family members, and the first 8,000 attendees received a free lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa M. Perez)

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Military Appreciation at the Zoo

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii – Trinity Drew, 6, enjoys viewing the large Koi fish tank on display at the Honolulu Zoo during the Military Appreciation Day held June 6. Trinity was accompanied by her mom, Misty Drew, and her three siblings, while her dad, Staff Sgt. Steven Drew, 15th Airlift Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of chapel readiness, has been deployed for the past two months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa Perez)

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Military Appreciation at the Zoo

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii – Emily Anderson (center), 4, and younger brother Zachary Anderson (left), 5, check out a rooster at the Kids Petting Zoo while zoo volunteer Danielle Clavier (right) assists during the Military Appreciation Day held June 6 at the Honolulu Zoo. Emily and Zachary were accompanied by their mother, Angela Anderson (middle left), and their father, Sergeant Joshua Anderson (middle) of the Army National Guard Reserves at Barber's Point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa Perez)

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Honolulu Zoo hosts free military appreciation day

Published June 9, 2009

Military Appreciation at the Zoo

Military Appreciation at the Zoo

Military Appreciation at the Zoo

Military Appreciation at the Zoo

Military Appreciation at the Zoo