The celebration of Miss Able's journey into space happens tomorrow at Riverside Park in Independence
Miss Able was a 2-year-old rhesus monkey from Ralph Mitchell Zoo who, along with another monkey, became the first U.S. animals to fly to space and return alive. The celebration of the 65th anniversary of their historic flight is tomorrow. Independence Chamber President Lisa Wilson says things get underway at 9am with the unveiling of a new Miss Able sculpture at Monkey Island followed by a Fun Run to the oval.
The day's activities will be capped off with Movie Night in the Zoo and a 9pm showing of Space Jam.
