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MEDIA
ADVISORY
June 24, 2010
CONTACT:
Kara Bussabarger
kara.bussabarger@louisvilleky.gov
502-238-5331 (502-744-5639 Media Cell)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Seal and Sea Lion habitat public Grand Opening
June 30
WHAT | This is the grand opening of the
Seal and Sea Lion habitat at Glacier Run that features a
state-of-the-art outdoor pool that holds 108,000 gallons of salt water
chilled to 66 degrees year round. The exhibit has the potential to house
a total of 14 seals and sea lions. There is also spacious, shaded
seating for visitors in the amphitheater that seats 200. For more
information on Zoo’s Glacier Run exhibit, visit
http://glacierrun.blogspot.com/.
WHEN | Wednesday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m.
(please arrive by 10:10 to be transported to the area and set up)
WHO | Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson,
Louisville Zoo Director John Walczak and others
WHERE | Louisville Zoo – Please call
prior to coverage and sign in at the receptionist’s desk in the
administration building. You will be transported to the Seal and Sea
Lion habitat at Glacier Run
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The
Louisville Zoo, a non-profit organization and state zoo of Kentucky,
is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by
providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for
visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation
education. The Zoo is accredited by the American Association of
Museums (AAM) and by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
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Get
up-to-date information about the Zoo’s upcoming Glacier Run exhibit
by checking out our new
Glacier Run blog. You can also show your love for the Louisville
Zoo by becoming a fan on
Facebook and
Twitter.
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