Meet mushers and their sled dogs by joining the Alaska Zoo to celebrate dog mushing, the Alaska state sport!  You will learn all about the history of the Iditarod® including interesting facts about Iditarod® checkpoints.  Be there Saturday, March 12th, at the Alaska Zoo from Noon to 4pm for IditaZooâ„¢!  You can “race” through zoo grounds while playing the zoo’s checkpoint game, learn some cool facts about dog mushing, view Iditarod® race standings, and get hands-on with equipment used for winter outdoor dog sports.  Kids will enjoy a craft station and a special sled dog Storytime program at 2pm.  Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the Alaska state sport and see some of the animals Iditarod® mushers may see along the trail!