Woodland Park Zoo- PRESS RELEASE


July 22, 2003

Woodland Park Rose Garden in full bloom

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

What:
Woodland Park Rose Garden at Woodland Park Zoo is currently in full bloom. This spectacular 2.5-acre site boasts 280 varieties of roses and over 5,000 individual plants! The garden's extensive array of bush roses, hybrid teas, miniatures, climbers, tree roses, and All-America test varieties blends elegantly with the garden's formal architectural design to create a memorable showcase landscape. It also holds the distinction of being one of only 24 All-America Rose Selections Test Gardens in the United States.

When:
Now through mid-August.

Hours:
Woodland Park Rose Garden is open from 7:00 a.m. until dusk every day of the year.

Where:
Woodland Park Rose Garden at Woodland Park Zoo, N. 50th St. and Fremont Ave. N.

Cost:
Woodland Park Rose Garden is free to the public.
Parking $3.50.

Info:
For more about the rose garden or for general zoo information, call 206-684-4800 or visit the zoo’s Web site at www.zoo.org. A list of all the roses in the garden is also available to visitors upon request.

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