Woodland Park Zoo- PRESS RELEASE


December 8, 2003

Holiday break brings
a zoo winter celebration

Contact:
Gigi Allianic, Wendy Hochnadel
206.684.4838; c:206.349.3533
gigi.allianic@zoo.org

What:
Don’t miss Woodland Park Zoo’s winter celebration as animals throughout the zoo receive special treats over two holiday weekends. Watch as the Sumatran tigers tear into papier mache animals, sun bears shred leftover evergreens, ocelots and penguins catch live trout, piranhas munch goldfish, and much more. Plus, hear zookeepers talk about these magnificent animals.

Winter celebration is part of the zookeepers’ ongoing efforts to help enrich the lives of the zoo’s wildlife residents and to provide enjoyment for zoo visitors.

Where/Where:
Friday-Sunday December 26, 27, 28 and January 2, 3, 4. Times vary between 10:00 a.m and 2:00 p.m. Times and locations will be listed on the zoo’s Web site at www.zoo.org and at zoo entries.

Info:
For more information and how to become a zoo member, call 206-684-4800 or 684-4026 (TTY), or visit the zoo’s Web site.

Winter Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily

Zoo admission: Adult (18-64) $10.00; Senior (65+) and Student with ID $9.25; Youth (6-17) and Disabled $7.50; Preschool (3-5) $5.25; Toddler (0-2) Free. King County residents: Adult (18-64) $9.00; Senior (65+) and Student with ID $8.25; Youth (6-17) and Disabled $6.75; Preschool (3-5) $4.75; Toddler (0-2) Free. Zoo members receive free zoo admission year-round.

Parking: $3.50. Parking is limited. Please call Metro at 206.553.3000 for bus service to the zoo.

Gifts: Visit the ZooStore near the South Gate for unique gifts and zoo souvenirs. Open daily during regular zoo hours.

Food: If you are hungry, thirsty, or just looking for a snack, visit the Rain Forest Food Pavilion near the zoo’s West Gate or the Outback Café on the east side of the zoo. Open daily during regular zoo hours.

Info: For more information and how to become a zoo member, call 206-684-4800 or 684-4026 (TTY).

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