Woodland Park Zoo- PRESS RELEASE

August 3, 2007

Photo Opportunity:

Storm Day at Woodland Park Zoo

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

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:  

  • Sunday, August 5, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
  • Meet and Greet at the zoo’s South Entrance Plaza: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
  • Players will be stationed at the zoo’s African Village or historic carousel (free rides for the first 150): 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Visuals:
Storm players signing autographs for fans; Storm players hanging out with fans; Storm players beading with zoo visitors and fans; and Storm players giving tokens for free carousel rides.

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

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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