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MEDIA
RELEASE
January 28, 2011
CONTACT: Kyle Shepherd
502-238-5331 (Media Cell 502-744-5639)
kyle.shepherd@louisvilleky.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Zoo offers Unique Way to Say “Be Mine”
Unique Valentine’s Day Gift With Zoo’s A.D.O.P.T.S. Program
This Valentine’s Day the Louisville Zoo has a unique way to send a
special message to loved ones and to help make a difference all at once.
Now through February 14, 2011 you can save $15 on a special Valentine’s
message package through the A.D.O.P.T.S. (Animals Depend on People To
Survive) program. A.D.O.P.T.S. participants partner with the Zoo in the
care of the animals by “adopting” an animal of their choice for a full
year for as little as $35. Funds received from the “adoptions” go
directly toward the care and feeding of the amazing creatures in our
care. The Louisville Zoo food budget for the animals is $400,000
annually and as nutrition is a top priority this includes the highest
grades of meat and the freshest of produce, along with hundreds of
pounds of fish and other seafood. As the Zoo’s collection grows, so
does the food budget. Triton (20 year-old male California Sea lion)
alone can eat nearly 50 pounds of fish a day.
The Valentine’s special includes two different packages featuring an
animal from our valentine selection:
The Honey Bee Package $35.00 (regularly $50) includes an animal
adoption certificate, a picture of the selected animal, a special photo
button and the adoptive parent’s name on the Zoo website.
The Lovebird Package $60.00 (regularly $75) includes an animal
adoption certificate, a picture of the selected animal, a special photo
button, the adoptive parent’s name on the Zoo website and a plush animal
from the Zoo gift shop.
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Animals with special Valentine’s Day messaging include the
following:
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Grizzly Bear - “I can’t bear to be without
you!”
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Brazilian Ocelot - “I love you an
ocelot”
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Amur (Siberian) Tiger - “You’re the
purrr-fect Amur for me!”
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Western Lowland Gorilla - “I go ape over
you!”
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African Lion - “I ain’t lion, you’re my
Valentine!”
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Wart Hog - “Hogs & kisses to
you!”
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Hissing Cockroach - “I’m your love
bug”
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African Elephant - “I could never forget
you Valentine, I love you tons!”
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Barn Owl - “Whooo’s your Valentine? ”
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Hartmann’s Zebra - “It’s black & white, I
love you Valentine!”
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Rockhopper Penguin - “I waddle be your
Valentine!”
A.D.O.P.T.S. packages are available year-round through the Zoo’s
membership office or online at
www.louisvillezoo.org/support/adopts . Regular A.D.O.P.T.S. packages
range between $35 and $250.
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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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