Family Language Day at the Zoo - Family Application

Event Date: Friday, June 27, 2025 from 4 – 6 PM

Location: Alaska Zoo, 4731 O'Malley Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507

Hosted by: Tebughna Foundation Dena'ina Language Program

Contact Information: 

Edna Standifer, Dena'ina Language Teacher 907-646-3142

Angela Peter, Admin Assistant
907-646-3115

Important Information

This is a free event for families of TNC shareholders, NVT tribal members, and their descendants.
Each household must submit one application per family.

NOTE:

Any family members who are not TNC shareholders, NVT tribal members, or descendants will be responsible for paying their own zoo admission. The Foundation will notify you of the current admission cost if this applies to your group.

  • Full participation is required including oral, written, individual, and group components, sitting, standing, or dexterity for extended periods of time, prior check in is encouraged to ensure preparedness and reasonable accommodations as needed.
  • Multi-generational learning and sharing is encouraged with appropriate ratio of adult supervision of young children.
  • For Anchorage-based events, it is required that an adult parent or guardian stay at the event with children the entire duration.
  • Seeking parent and community volunteers to meet 10:1 learner-to-instructor ratio, please reach out in advance!
  • Activities are subject to change based on instructor availability, weather, or other extenuating circumstances.

Primary Contact Information

Eligibility Confirmation

Check all that apply

Family Members Attending

Include all family members who will attend. Indicate eligibility status.

Authorization and Signature

I certify that the information provided above is accurate. I understand that this is a free event for eligible TNC shareholders, NVT tribal members, and descendants. I also understand that non-eligible guests listed above will be responsible for paying their own zoo admission, and I will be contacted with the cost if applicable. I agree to follow all event guidelines provided by the Tebughna Foundation.

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