Woodland Park Zoo- PRESS RELEASE

March 24, 2005

Photo Opportunity:
Woodland Park Zoo's fourth annual Bunny Bounce

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

Editor notes: Media may enter through the North Gate off N. 59th St. & Phinney Ave N. or the West Gate at N. 55th St. & Phinney Ave. N. and proceed to the North Meadow on your own.

What:
Woodland Park Zoo is holding its fourth annual Bunny Bounce egg hunt for families this Saturday. Children will be egg-static to find their share of eggs out of an estimated 50,000 up for grabs. Bunny Bounce also features a host of eggs-citing activities for the whole family, including animal encounters, crafts and bunny sightings.

When:
Saturday, March 26, 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Egg hunt times for ages 3 and under: 9:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. in the Picnic Shelter.
Egg hunt times for ages 3-5: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., noon, 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the North Meadow.
Egg hunt times for ages 5-8: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., noon, 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the North Meadow

Where:
Woodland Park Zoo's North Meadow near the North Gate off N. 59th St. & Phinney Ave N.

Cost:
Activities are free with zoo admission. 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.

Other:
The zoo is currently open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. For general zoo information, visit our Web site or call 206.684.4800 or 206.684.4026 (TTY).

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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