Woodland Park Zoo- PRESS RELEASE

April 4, 2005

Calendar Advisory:
Wine tasting at the zoo’s Jaguar Cove

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

What:
Don’t miss this truly unique after-hours experience at Woodland Park Zoo’s Jaguar Cove exhibit. While munching on South American hors d’oeuvres and tasting up to six different wines from the same region, visitors will have the chance to learn more about jaguars from a zoo educator during this exciting event.

Beginning this September, wine and beer tastings will be held the third Wednesday of every month September 2004 through May 2005.

When:
Wednesday, April 20, 6:00- 8:00 p.m.

Where:
Woodland Park Zoo's Jaguar Cove exhibit near the West Gate at N. 55th St. & Phinney Ave. N
.

Cost:
$30.00 per person. Must be 21 years old with valid ID. Reservations required. Free parking.

Info:
For more information about the zoo’s wine and beer tastings, log onto the Web site at www.zoo.org or call 206.684.4825 for more information.

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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