17
Oct
2014
Coal Valley, IL - October 16, 2014 - Niabi Zoo announced today that it will be
featuring its pair of snow leopards during a special event on Saturday, October
18. The event is titled Snow Leopard Day and will feature games, special staff
talks, and a raffle.
Snow Leopard Day is designed to put a focus on Niabi Zoo's pair of snow
leopards, Niko and Kira, in order to educate zoo guests about this endangered
species. Fun games, exclusive staff talks, and unique merchandise will be
available during the event. "We are very excited to highlight this incredible
species with its own special day," said Zoo Director Marc Heinzman. "Snow
leopards are one of the most beautiful and fascinating species of big cats in the
world, and they truly deserve special attention."
All of the activities for Snow Leopard Day are including with the regular
admission rates. Niabi Zoo will also be selling $5.00 raffle tickets for a chance to
win a snow leopard paw print or an exclusive Big Cat Encounter behind-thescenes
experience. All proceeds raised from the raffle will be donated to the
International Snow Leopard Trust, a non-profit organization dedicated to
protecting snow leopards in the wild and their Asian mountain habitats. All
activities will take place from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo will be open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with the last admission at 3:00
PM. Regular admission rates will apply.
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featuring its pair of snow leopards during a special event on Saturday, October
18. The event is titled Snow Leopard Day and will feature games, special staff
talks, and a raffle.
Snow Leopard Day is designed to put a focus on Niabi Zoo's pair of snow
leopards, Niko and Kira, in order to educate zoo guests about this endangered
species. Fun games, exclusive staff talks, and unique merchandise will be
available during the event. "We are very excited to highlight this incredible
species with its own special day," said Zoo Director Marc Heinzman. "Snow
leopards are one of the most beautiful and fascinating species of big cats in the
world, and they truly deserve special attention."
All of the activities for Snow Leopard Day are including with the regular
admission rates. Niabi Zoo will also be selling $5.00 raffle tickets for a chance to
win a snow leopard paw print or an exclusive Big Cat Encounter behind-thescenes
experience. All proceeds raised from the raffle will be donated to the
International Snow Leopard Trust, a non-profit organization dedicated to
protecting snow leopards in the wild and their Asian mountain habitats. All
activities will take place from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo will be open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with the last admission at 3:00
PM. Regular admission rates will apply.
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