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Minnesota Zoo Host "Fish Bites" Event in Honor of National Seafood Month
Apple Valley, MINN – September 12, 2011 – To celebrate October as National Seafood Month, the Minnesota Zoo will host its fifth annual “Fish Bites” event on Thursday, October 13 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Join the Zoo as top Twin Cities chefs prepare sustainable seafood and freshwater dishes, while Lakeville Liquors graciously pairs sustainable wines with each dish. Fish Bites is designed to raise greater awareness about the importance of buying seafood from sustainable sources. Participating restaurants in this year’s Fish Bites event include Meritage, Sea Change, Heidi’s Minneapolis, FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar, Oceanaire, Masu Sushi & Robata, Luci Ancora, Stella’s Fish Café, Prestige Oyster Bar and Lancer Hospitality. The special guest host for the evening is Twin Cities Foodie Sue Zelickson. Tickets for Fish Bites are $50 and can be purchased in advance at mnzoo.org. Sponsored by Flint Hills Resources, Wells Fargo, and Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet, “ABC Weekend” was designed to teach children the importance of animals and conservation through literature. ABC Weekend also offers children the opportunity to make animal pop upbooks, listen to zookeeper animal stories, and have fun with hands-on activities for kids. While you’re at the Zoo, stroll along our lush Tropics Trail, visit the aquatic animals in Discovery Bay, and see an indoor bird demonstration. ABC Weekend” Activities
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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