01/16 ~ Can you spot the right name for the baby Giraffe

PRESS RELEASE

Date: January 16, 2010   
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CAN YOU SPOT THE RIGHT NAME FOR THE BABY GIRAFFE? 


Aldergrove – Did you submit a name for the latest female addition to the Rothschild’s Giraffe family? If you did - we are celebrating her 3rd month birthday on Monday January 18th and will be announcing the winning name at that time.

Everyone is invited to attend her birthday celebration, see how much she has grown and also hear who will be the Grand Prize winner (One Family Year Membership to the Greater Vancouver Zoo and a private “Behind the Scenes” encounter with the giraffes) of her new name and the runner up (also will receive One Family Year Membership to the zoo).


WHAT:     Giraffe name announced
WHO:       Photos can be taken of our female giraffe calf and her family
WHERE:    Giraffe enclosure at the Greater Vancouver Zoo
WHEN:      January 18th at 11:00 am sharp
   


We will be handing out some birthday takeaways for our human guests and encourage everyone who loves animals to attend this fun time with all of us!




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Media Contact:                   

Jody Henderson                       
Marketing & Promotions Manager               
Phone:  604.856.6825 x 33                   
Email:  jhenderson@gvzoo.com               



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