Woodland Park Zoo- PRESS RELEASE


November 16, 2004

Calendar Advisory:
Holiday gifts from Woodland Park Zoo

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

Looking for that perfect holiday gift? Buy responsibly and give a gift that helps support Woodland Park Zoo’s conservation efforts to aid in protecting our planet and wildlife, operations and education programs. Shop at Woodland Park Zoo's ZooStore for gifts such as interactive and educational games and toys, richly illustrated wildlife puzzles, soft and cuddly plush animals, and unique handcrafted ornaments. New clothing selections include polar fleece jackets, hats and pullovers. Don't forget our conservation merchandise and the ever-popular Woodland Park Zoo Doo®. Also, enjoy complimentary gift wrapping for purchases of $25 or greater.

Unique ZooStore Gifts:
Fun for kids:
Collecting all of the authentic sounding plush birds; perennially favorite soft and cuddly plushes of various sizes; and animal-themed puzzles and games; marvelous children's books about animals, habitats and people from around the world and fun music from the world of Putamayo.
For the gardener: Woodland Park Zoo Doo® in pints, two- and four-gallon buckets.
For the nature lover: Field guides; optical devices; field journals; and shade-grown coffees and chocolates.
For the collector: Hand painted, high-fired ceramics from Africa and South America; animal teapots and figurines including handcrafted animals from around the world; and stocking stuffers galore!
For the conservationist: Hand felted rugs and slippers from Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan; tagua collectibles from Ecuador; balata rubber chess sets from Guyana; embroidery from Egypt; carved pins from Thailand; and much more.
Apparel: Eco-friendly “Green Brand” fashionable outer ware made from recycled cloth; warm and fuzzy fleece jackets and hats; ties featuring wild and wacky animals; stylish pullovers and jackets from recycled cloth; colorful new kids and adult tees.

ZooStore hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days. Located in the South Gate Plaza at N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave. N. For ZooStore information, call 206.548.1535.

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

Zoo admission: Adult (13-64) $10; Child (3-12) $7; Toddler (0-2) Free. Seniors and disabled receive a discount and 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.

Santa Photos: Five different packages to choose from starting at $15.95. OR bring your own camera and take free pictures.

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.

Accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, top award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is famed for pioneering naturalistic exhibits and setting a standard for zoos all over the world. With conservation, education and excellent animal care at the core of the zoo’s mission, the zoo is helping to save endangered species in Washington state and around the world including tree kangaroos, snow leopards, red-crowned cranes, African wild dogs, western pond turtles and Oregon silverspot butterflies. By inspiring visitors and others to care and act, Woodland Park Zoo is making a difference in our planet’s future.

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