Woodland Park Zoo- PRESS RELEASE

November 22, 2005

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 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 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 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.

Gift Memberships
Zoo memberships make great gifts for the holiday season. Benefits include FREE unlimited visits to the zoo for one full year, half price admission for up to five guests per visit, invitations to various zoo programs and exhibit openings, free member decal, free admission to more than 120 reciprocal zoos and aquariums, a free subscription to @thezoo magazine and more. Also, if you purchase a gift membership before December 15, your recipient will receive a limited edition gold embossed holiday ornament. Remember: mention the ornament if you’d like your recipient to receive one. Your purchase supports the zoo's conservation and education programs.

To order a gift membership or for membership prices, visit the Gift Membership page on the zoo's Web site or call the membership hotline at 206.615.1024. Also you can pick one up at the zoo’s South Entrance located at N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave. N. during zoo hours. The purchaser/recipient will be sent a gift certificate within a week and a half. Upon redemption, the recipient will receive the membership package. The recipient will have up to six months to redeem their full 12 months of membership.

ZooParent Holiday Special
Show your support for our beautiful snow leopards and conservation in the wild by adopting a snow leopard today! The holiday gift package includes: a personalized adoption certificate; beautiful color photo of one of WPZ’s snow leopards; adorable snow leopard plush toy; exclusive WPZ insulated lunch bag; ZooParent window cling sticker; and a snow leopard fact sheet. To purchase your holiday adoption package, visit the ZooParent Holiday Adoption page on our Web site or call 206.615.1024.

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.

Winter zoo hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

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 at www.zoo.org.

Accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, 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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