Woodland Park Zoo- PRESS RELEASE


July 28, 2004

Photo Opportunity:
Fourth annual Moo at the Zoo

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

What:
The Dairy Farmers of Washington salutes “Healthy Moms, Healthy Kids” with a special family day at Woodland Park Zoo — the fourth annual Moo at the Zoo. Visitors will enjoy free samples of DairyGo flavored milk (single serves), meet a Dairy Princess, and participate in fun contests and activities!

When:
Friday, July 30, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where:
All Moo at the Zoo activities take place at Woodland Park Zoo's Family Farm near the zoo's South Gate at N. 50th St. and Fremont Ave. N.

Sponsor:
“Moo at the Zoo” day is presented by the Dairy Farmers of Washington as part of their campaign to promote “Healthy Moms, Healthy Kids.” This program was developed based on current health statistics that indicate the value of dairy products as part of a healthy diet as well as the importance of modeling good habits for children. The goal of the program is to educate mothers on ways that they can improve their families’ overall health by modeling healthy eating and active lifestyle choices.

Info:
Moo at the Zoo is free with zoo admission. For general zoo information, log on the zoo’s Web site or call 206.684.4800.

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..

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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