Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Calendar Advisory: Woodland Park Zoo

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For immediate release Media contacts: Gigi Allianic, Rebecca Whitham
August 13, 2009 206.548.2550 / woodlandparkzoopr@zoo.org

It’s your “churn” to come to the zoo!
- Woodland Park Zoo hosts Tillamook® Cheese Day -

WHAT: In celebration of 100 years of fresh Tillamook cheese made right here in the Northwest, Tillamook® and Woodland Park Zoo present the first ever Tillamook Cheese Day at the zoo! Loafy, the newest Tillamook mascot, will greet visitors as they sample savory cheese at the zoo’s South Plaza. Then head to the zoo’s Family Farm to take a photo with Tillie the cow: don’t forget to smile and say “cheeeeese.” Kids can play “Toss the Beanie Cow” to win a prize, and to top off the “udder-ly” amazing day visitors can also guess the number of beanie cows in a box for a chance to win a year’s supply of Tillamook Cheese! Plus: Don’t miss delicious, limited-edition Tillamook® cheeseburgers for sale on zoo grounds. Come visit your favorite farm animals and celebrate the farmer owned cooperative’s 100th birthday!

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Activities take place in the zoo’s South Plaza and Family Farm, located near the South Entrance at N. 50th Street and Fremont Ave. N.

COST: Free with zoo admission or membership. Admission prices (May 1 – September 30): Adult (13-64) $16.50; Child (3-12) $11.00’ Toddler (0-2) FREE.

INFO: The 100-year-old Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s premier brands of cheese and dairy. Tillamook Cheese is a national marketer of naturally aged cheddar and a variety of other premier dairy products. TCCA is most famously known for its internationally award-winning Tillamook cheddar cheese. For more information, visit www.tillamookcheese.com.

For more information about Woodland Park Zoo and for a full calendar of events, visit www.zoo.org or call 206.548.2500.


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Calendar Advisory: Woodland Park Zoo

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For immediate release Media contacts: Gigi Allianic, Rebecca Whitham
August 31, 2009 206.548.2550 / woodlandparkzoopr@zoo.org

Annual Fall Fecal Fest
– Drawing for Zoo Doo and Bedspread sale –

WHAT: Fall is around the corner, which means it’s time for Woodland Park Zoo’s annual Fall Fecal Fest. Garden enthusiasts and Zoo Doo loyalists, get ready to enter a drawing to purchase the highly coveted Zoo Doo. The pungent piles of poop make up the richest, highly aromatic, most exotic compost in the Pacific Northwest. This year there is less Zoo Doo to go around, making the lottery more competitive.

Also available is Bedspread, a composted mulch made from the manures and bedding of the zoo’s non-primate herbivores. Bedspread is like Zoo Doo but contains higher amounts of wood chips and sawdust. It is excellent fertile mulch for perennial beds and woody landscapes such as native gardens, rose beds, shrubs, tree rings or pathways, and is an ideal mulch and soil builder for Northwest gardens.

WHEN: Dr. Doo is accepting entry cards for Zoo Doo or Bedspread from September 11 through September 25 only. Entry cards will be randomly selected according to supply and demand. Dr. Doo will contact the lucky drawn entries only. The Fecal Fest traditionally sells out.

Pick-up dates begin October 9 through October 25. The lucky winners load the compost, using shovels provided by the zoo.

HOW: Only one postcard per person is eligible for the drawing. Phone orders will not be taken.
Send a standard postcard to Zoo Doo, Woodland Park Zoo, 601 N. 59th St., Seattle, WA 98103. Include the following information:
ß Name
ß Day/evening phone numbers
ß Preference: Zoo Doo or Bedspread
ß Amount of Zoo Doo or Bedspread you’d like to purchase (anything from a garbage bag to a full-size pick-up truck load)
ß Weekday or weekend preference for pick-up

PRICES: Zoo Doo and Bedspread: Pick-up truck 8x4 bed: $60; 6x4 bed: $45; 6x3 bed: $35. Garbage cans: $8 to $10; bags: $4 to $6 depending on size. Limit one full truck per person. Two-gallon and pint-sized buckets are available in the ZooStore for $14.95 and $4.95, respectively.

INFO: For more information, call the poop line at 206.625.POOP or visit the zoo’s website at www.zoo.org.

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Calendar Advisory: Woodland Park Zoo

For immediate release Media contacts: Gigi Allianic, Rebecca Whitham
July 16, 2009 206.548.2550 / woodlandparkzoopr@zoo.org

Go behind the scenes with keepers at Woodland Park Zoo

WHAT: Ever dream of being up close and personal with some of Woodland Park Zoo’s
fuzzy, scaly and noisy creatures? With Eye-to-Eye tours you’ll take in the sights, the sounds, and yes, even the smells behind the scenes at our award-winning exhibits!

Take an exclusive tour with experienced zookeepers who will get you up close to the animals like you have never been before – touch a scaly reptile in the Day Exhibit, feed the elk of the Northern Trail or slide up next to a giraffe for an eye-to-knee view you’ll never forget.

WHEN: Upcoming Eye-to-Eye tours:

Day and Night Exhibits: Out from the Shadows
Sat., July 18, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
These animals are as different as day and night! From the large, hanging fruit bat to the sly, slithering legless lizard, you will get up close and personal with some amazing animals. Manipulate snake hooks, touch something scaly, and peer into the darkness as your keeper opens the door to the amazing world of nocturnal life.

Tropical Rain Forest: Warm and Wild
Sat., July 25, 12:45 – 2:15 p.m.
Go behind the scenes to experience the keepers’ world. Discover what it takes to care for the wide variety of animals from reptiles to primates. Then venture to the Conservation Aviary for a chance to meet one of the amazing Tropical Rain Forest birds up close.

Northern Trail: North American Wonders
Sat., Aug. 8, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Wander down the Northern Trail with a keeper as they introduce you to some of North America's resident species and watch as the elusive gray wolves receive their enrichment! You'll get to go behind the scenes at otters and get up close and personal with the elk herd as you feed them their afternoon carrots! Come and experience the beauty of North American wildlife. Please be aware this program includes areas with stairs and uneven surfaces.

Savanna Safari: Sticking Your Neck Out
Sat., Aug. 22, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Discover how to house a herd of hippo. Stand eye-to-knee with our 15-foot-tall giraffe. Warning: you will be so close to the giraffes, you may get a neck cramp as you experience the zoo from the keeper's side!


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COST: Fees: Members - $45 per person; Nonmembers - $55 per person. Eye-to-Eye tours are available to adults and children 8 years and older (individual attendees must be 18 or over). For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, please do not bring younger children.
INFO: Advanced registration is required. To register, fill out the form available on the zoo’s Eye-to-Eye web page: http://www.zoo.org/eyetoeye/eyetoeye.html.

For more information, call 206.548.2424 or visit www.zoo.org.


Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is famed for pioneering naturalistic exhibits and setting international standards for zoos in animal care, conservation and education programs. The 21st century zoo is helping to save animals and their habitats in Washington state and around the world. By inspiring people to care and act, Woodland Park Zoo is making a difference in our planet’s future.


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Calendar Advisory: Woodland Park Zoo

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For immediate release Media contacts: Gigi Allianic, Rebecca Whitham
July 7, 2009 206.548.2550/woodlandparkzoopr@zoo.org

Spend the night at Woodland Park Zoo with an Overnight Adventure

WHAT: Forget Night at the Museum…here’s your chance to spend a night at Woodland Park Zoo! See what goes bump in the night at the zoo when you explore zoo grounds after dark without the crowds. Then enjoy a pizza dinner and sleepover for an unforgettable Overnight Adventure.

On your after hours adventure you’ll discover the wildlife survival strategies of zoo animals through guided tours in the evening and early morning. Plus you’ll get the inside scoop on our animals from zoo employees and get up close with a zoo resident.

WHEN: Overnight Adventures are offered Friday and Saturday nights from March through November. Other weekday nights may be available based on instructor availability. Overnight Adventures last from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Overnight location varies: Seattle Rotary Education Center near the South Entrance at N. 50th St. &Fremont Ave N. or Zoomazium near the West Entrance at N. 55th St. & Phinney Ave. N.

COST: Cost varies upon Overnight location; Education Center: $42 per person. Zoomazium: $48 per person. Free parking after 6:00 p.m.

REGISTER: To register visit http://www.zoo.org/educate/adventures/register.html. For more information contact 206.548.2424 or group.registration@zoo.org.

INFO: Groups of 25 or more can select and reserve a private Overnight Adventure date. For individual animal lovers, families and groups with fewer than 25 people, select summer dates have been reserved – contact 206.548.2424 for availability. All participants sleep under the same roof on the floor, so sleeping mats are highly recommended.

The Overnight includes a pizza dinner, breakfast and t-shirt. Participants should bring clothing for unexpected rainfall and a flashlight.

All children must be at least 7 years old; children must be accompanied by an adult with a minimum 1:6 adult to child ratio.

For more information about Woodland Park Zoo, visit www.zoo.org I

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Calendar Advisory Woodland Park Zoo

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For immediate release Media contacts: Gigi Allianic, Rebecca Whitham
July 29, 2009 206.548.2550 /woodlandparkzoopr@zoo.org

Don’t sit inside: Come and Storm the Zoo!

WHAT: A Storm is coming to Woodland Park Zoo… Meet WNBA Seattle Storm stars Ashley Robinson and Janell Burse as they get swimming tips from the penguin residents at Woodland Park Zoo’s new Humboldt penguin exhibit, feed Australian parrots at Willawong Station, and end the hour with autographs under the Storm tent on the North Meadow. Come and learn about your favorite zoo animals and Seattle Storm Players all in one day!

WHEN: Sunday, August 2, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Enter Woodland Park Zoo through the South Entrance: N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave N.; West Entrance: N. 55th St. & Phinney Ave N. or North Entrance: off N. 59th St. & Phinney Ave. N.

COST: Free with zoo admission. Admission through September 30: Adult (13-64) $16.50; Child (3-12) $11; Toddler (0-2) Free. Seniors and people with disabilities receive a discount and zoo members receive free zoo admission year-round. Parking: $5. For more information and how to become a zoo member, call 206.548.2500 or 548.2599 (TTY), or visit the zoo’s website at www.zoo.org

INFO: For being a zoo AND Storm fan, get half off tickets for “Zoo Night” as the Storm faces off with Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday, August 4, 7:00 p.m. Visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/ucgsjq to purchase regularly-priced $34 seats for just $17! Be sure to visit the Penguin Wagon and zoo table on the West Plaza before the game and say hi to zoo staff.

The Seattle Storm, is Seattle's women's professional WNBA basketball team. Our championship winning team is locally owned and run by Seattle women, and is Seattle's only professional basketball team. The Storm's roster includes All Star players and Olympians (Australia and U.S. Olympic teams), Lauren Jackson, Sue Bird, and Swin Cash. This year is the 10th anniversary of the Seattle Storm franchise.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is famed for pioneering naturalistic exhibits and setting international standards for zoos in animal care, conservation and education programs. The 21st century zoo is helping to save animals and their habitats in Washington state and around the world. By inspiring people to care and act, Woodland Park Zoo is making a difference in our planet’s future.

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Monday, November 9, 2009

Blog Post Written for Woodland Park Zoo

*** Calendar Advisory***

For immediate release Media contacts: Gigi Allianic, Rebecca Whitham
August 28, 2009 206.548.2550 / woodlandparkzoopr@zoo.org


Want to learn how to be a green gardener?
- Woodland Park Zoo hosts Backyard Habitat Workshop -

WHAT: Join Woodland Park Zoo, National Wildlife Federation, Seattle Audubon, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Native Plant Society for this four part informative workshop on creating habitat for wildlife. Meet experts and get hands-on experience that will show how to: attract birds and other wildlife to your backyard, select and care for native plants, recognize and remove invasive plants species, conserve water, manage your backyard without the use of chemical herbicides and pesticides, place feeders and bird houses, and get your backyard, schoolyard or community garden certified as a Backyard Habitat. Come and learn with fellow gardeners of all levels!

WHEN: This is a four-part workshop:
- Monday, October 5, 2009 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- Monday, October 12, 2009 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- Monday, October 19, 2009 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Workshop classes are held in the zoo’s ARC building near the West Entrance at N. 55th St. & Phinney Ave N.

COST: $75 (or $140 for couples). Scholarships are available for Phinney Neighborhood Association members.

INFO: For more information or to register, call 206.548.2424 or visit http://www.zoo.org/educate/adult/workshops.html.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is famed for pioneering naturalistic exhibits and setting international standards for zoos in animal care, conservation and education programs. Woodland Park Zoo is helping to save animals and their habitats in Washington state and in 50 countries around the world. By inspiring people to care and act, Woodland Park Zoo is making a difference in our planet’s future. For more information, visit www.zoo.org.

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Thursday, June 4, 2009

Group Blog

This is a blog about health that I created along with two other women: Stephanie Tiene and Katie Floyd.

http://bodycks.blogspot.com/