Woodland Park Zoo- PRESS RELEASE

September 20, 2006

Media Advisory:

Wine tasting at the zoo’s Northern Trail

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 award-winning Northern Trail exhibit. Taste six different wines from right here in the Pacific Northwest including Oregon pinot noir, Washington state cabernet and a special pinot blanc from British Columbia. Snack on delicious local favorites including cedar planked salmon, oysters on the half shell and warm apple pie. Enjoy seeing bears and otters in the Taiga Viewing Shelter and an up-close encounter with a raptor
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Wine Tasting at WPZ
Photo: Ryan Hawk

When:
Wednesday, October 18, 6:00- 8:00 p.m.

Where:
Guests must enter through the North Entrance at N. 59th St. & Phinney Ave. N. and proceed to the Northern Trail located nearby.

Cost:
$30.00 per person plus tax and service charge. Must be 21 years old with valid ID. Reservations required. Free parking. For reservations, call 206.684.4825.

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