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For Immediate Release,February 26, 2008
Contact: Kelly Lessard (952) 431-9217

WE’RE EXPECTING! COME TO “FARM BABIES” AT THE MINNESOTA ZOO

March 21–April 13 (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Apple Valley, MINN –– What goes “Moo, Baa, Oink, Quack, and Peep?” Get up close and personal with all kinds of adorable baby animals during “Farm Babies,” an annual right of spring, at the Minnesota Zoo, March 21–April 13 (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

One of the biggest (and cutest) Zoo events of the year, “Farm Babies” will feature all kinds of new little additions including chicks, piglets, lambs, calves, ducklings, goat kids and bunnies! On March 22 there will be a special costume character appearance by Peter Rabbit who will hand out toy-filled, colored eggs to children at the Farm (while supplies last).

Farm Babies Schedule:
9 a.m.–4 p.m. Minnesota Zoo open
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tram rides from Grain Elevator to Farm (weekends only)
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Farm Babies event
10 a.m.–1 p.m. Peter Rabbit costume character (Saturday, March 22 only)
11 a.m.–2 p.m. Kid’s activities (March 21 & 22 only)

The Minnesota Zoo is open 363 days a year and is just minutes south of Mall of America. For more information, call 952.431.9500 . The Minnesota Zoo is located in Apple Valley, just minutes south of Mall of America. For more information call the Zoo information line at 952.431.9500 or visit mnzoo.org. The Minnesota Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA).