Woodland Park Zoo Press Release

What:
Visitors and Seattle Storm basketball fans will have the opportunity to meet five of the Seattle Storm’s key players while they sign autographs and talk to fans during Storm Day at the Zoo. Storm players will also be giving out free carousel rides between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. at the carousel (for the first 150 riders). Also, don’t miss the chance to meet Doppler, the Storm’s mascot! The zoo welcomes: Sue Bird, Iziane Castro Marques, Ashley Robinson, Shyra Ely and Katie Gearlds.

When/Where:

Cost:
Free with zoo admission. Zoo admission: May 1-September 30: Adult (13-64) $15; Child (3-12) $10. Free for children 2 and under year round. Seniors and people with disabilities receive a discount and zoo members receive free zoo admission year round. The bird walk is free for members.

Info:
For more information, visit www.zoo.org or call 206.684.4800.

Other:
During Storm Day at the Zoo, fans are permitted to bring basketballs on-grounds for autographs only – not to play with. Usually, for animal safety reasons, balls are not allowed on zoo-grounds. The Storm will bring glossy photos/posters to sign.

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.