Woodland Park Zoo- PRESS RELEASE

December 8, 2006

Media Advisory:

Holiday happenings at Woodland Park Zoo

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

Winter Celebration: Wednesday through Friday, December 20-22 and December 27-29, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Don’t miss Woodland Park Zoo’s Winter Celebration as animals throughout the zoo receive special holiday-themed treats. Plus, hear zookeepers talk about these magnificent animals. Winter celebration is part of the zookeepers’ ongoing efforts to help enrich the lives of the zoo’s wildlife residents and to provide enjoyment for zoo visitors.

Zoomazium
Winter and the holidays have arrived inside Zoomazium, the zoo’s new, indoor nature play space where kids can connect with animals, habitats and more through the natural language of childhood – play! Zoomazium has been transformed into a winter wonderland with:

  • Live, native pine trees decorated with festive natural items such as pine cones, berries and more. The trees will be planted on zoo grounds in January.
  • Holiday decorations made by kids visiting the zoo.
  • Holiday arts and crafts in the research tent. Kids can make snowflakes, ornaments and more!
  • Projection screens featuring high-definition video of Cascade Mountain snow storms and snow geese migrations in Snohomish, Wash.
  • Video of icebergs and glaciers calving in the “ice cave.”
  • Last, but not least, snowflakes and other wintry images projected around Zoomazium using its state-of-the-art lighting system


Photo: Ryan Hawk

Zoomazium is located near the West Entrance at N. 55th St. & Phinney Ave. N. Free with zoo admission. Zoomazium winter hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Holiday Brunch: Saturday, December 9, 16, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Santa Photos: Saturday, December 9, 16, 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. only

The zoo’s Rain Forest Food Pavilion offers a delightful buffet breakfast and a mini-performance of The Nutcracker. Buffet features an omelet station, scrambled eggs, potatoes, crepes, bacon and sausage, Danishes, mini-muffins, fresh fruit and beverages. PLUS: don’t miss a visit from Santa! Cost for members: $21.95 for adults; $12.95 for children ages 3-10; free for children ages 2 and under. Cost for non-members: $26.95 for adults; $16.45 for children ages 3-10; free for children ages 2 and under. Prices include zoo admission! Price does not include service charge or tax. Advance reservations and pre-payment required. For more information and reservations, call 206.684.4825. Santa Photos: Five different packages to choose from starting at $15.95. OR bring your own camera and take free pictures.

ZooStore
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 Holidoo.

Holidoo
If you’re searching high and low for that ideal present for garden enthusiasts or loved ones on your list, or that goofy gag gift, then Holidoo is just for you. Woodland Park Zoo’s coveted, exotic compost comes in 2- and 4-gallon buckets or pints for stocking stuffers. The exclusively packaged Zoo Doo product is available during the holiday season only at the ZooStore. Holidoo purchases help support the zoo’s animal care, education programs and conservation efforts all over the world. Hurry, supplies are limited. Holidoo is available at Woodland Park’s ZooStore during regular zoo hours, 9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. daily. (Zoo admission is not required – inform the gate attendant you’re shopping at the ZooStore.) The ZooStore is closed Christmas day. 2-gallon bucket $12.95; 4-gallon bucket $19.95; and pint sized stocking stuffer $4.95. (Photo: Ric Brewer)

Rainy Day Tour: Getting cabin fever, tired of the rain? If outdoors is the last thing on your mind, think about escaping to the warm, humid setting of a tropical rain forest, an indoor nature play space, a gallery of reptiles or the world of Australian parrots – all at Woodland Park Zoo! Visit www.zoo.org for a Rainy Day Tour map and a discount admission coupon to the zoo.

General information:

Hours: Winter zoo hours are 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. daily.
Zoo admission: Adult (13-64) $10.50; Child (3-12) $7.50; Toddler (0-2) Free. Seniors and disabled receive a discount and zoo members receive free zoo admission year-round. Parking: $4.00. Parking is limited. Please call Metro at 206.553.3000 for bus service to the zoo.
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 Association of Zoos & Aquariums, 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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