Woodland Park Zoo- PRESS RELEASE

April 14, 2005

Calendar Advisory:
Mother's Day Brunch

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

What:
Surprise mom with a lovely brunch and wild zoo visit. Begin her day at the zoo’s Rain Forest Food Pavilion sipping sparkling cider and nibbling on a delightful breakfast buffet featuring light and fluffy scrambled eggs topped with Tillamook cheddar cheese, chef-assisted omelet bar, sweet cream cheese filled fruit topped blintzes, fresh sliced fruits and berries served with Devonshire cream, our famous home fried red potatoes O’Brien, smoked peppered bacon, apple pork sausage links, assorted pastries and a special flower for every mom. Also, don’t miss an up-close encounter with one of the zoo’s magnificent raptors. Afterwards, take a wildlife adventure throughout the zoo! Advance reservations and pre-payment required.

When:
Sunday, May 8, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Where:
Rain Forest Food Pavilion near the zoo's West Gate at N. 55th St. and Phinney Ave. N
.

Cost:
In addition to regular zoo admission, $20.95 per adult; $11.95 for children ages 3 to 10; free for children 2 and under. Tax and service charge not included.

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..

Info:
Call 206.684.4825 for reservations and information. Also 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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