FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

17 October 2007

Contact:   

Amber Ricles          

Marketing Manager           

(757) 441-2374 ext 223

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Spooktacular Fun at ZooBoo

NORFOLK, Va. – The Virginia Zoo will host ZooBoo , a safe and frightful Halloween event on Saturday, October 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. and a family friendly day on Sunday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for kids of all ages.

ZooBoo is one of the Zoo's largest special events and features creepy candy stations, up-close animal encounters, a children's costume contest, hay rides, famous and local costumed characters, musical entertainment and other spooktacular fun! The animal enrichment pumpkin smashes will take place on Sunday throughout the day.

Candy stations , rides, music, costume contest and parade and animal encounters are included with normal admission fees. Prices are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for children ages 2-11, children under 2 and Zoo Members are free.

Visit www.virginiazoo.org or call (757) 441-2374 for additional information.

ABOUT VIRGINIA ZOO

As an accredited American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) facility, the Virginia Zoo exhibits over 350 animals, beautifully manicured grounds and offers a fun-filled day for all. For more than a century, the Virginia Zoo has demonstrated a commitment to wildlife, conservation and education.  Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and located at 3500 Granby Street in Norfolk .   Visit www.virginiazoo.org or call (757) 441-2374 for more information.

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