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Minnesota Zoo Continues Year of the Farm Celebration
Apple Valley, MINN – July 14, 2010 – Continuing with its Year of the Farm celebration, the Minnesota Zoo hosts Family Farm Festival on July 24 and July 25, 2010. Activities include a tractor display, blacksmith demonstrations, kids’ crafts, and live music. On Saturday, July 24 the Sawtooth Bluegrass Band will perform and on Sunday, July 25 it’s a country theme with the Tim Sigler Band. Stop by the Dairy Barn and watch a cow milking demonstration, or take a ride on the wagon tram. Say hello to our newest horse additions, “Bo” and “Luke,” and 15 new piglets, born just a few weeks ago. You can also participate in “Cluckeoke,” a new twist on Karaoke and cluck to your favorite songs. The Wells Fargo Family Farm is a traditional 1950s-style diversified farm with farm animals of every kind. Zoo guests can get up-close and personal with many of them, including the opportunity to feed a goat. Visit mnzoo.org/farm for a full schedule of Family Farm Fest weekend activities and learn more about the Wells Fargo Family Farm. Family Farm Fest is sponsored by Wells Fargo, Hormel, John Deere, Gold ‘N Plump, Midwest Dairy Association, Land O’Lakes and Green Giant. The Minnesota Zoo is located in Apple Valley, just minutes south of Mall of America. For more information, call 952.431.9500 or visit mnzoo.org. The Minnesota Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and an institutional member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
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