Minnesota Zoo Media Contact

If you are a member of the press, please contact:

Kelly Lessard
Public Relations
Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952.431.9217 direct
952.431.9300 fax
kelly.lessard@state.mn.us

 

 

Press Releases

Minnesota Zoo Dolphin Calf "Taijah" Turns One Year Old Zoo to host birthday weekend
Indoor Event to be Held January 15-17, 2011

Apple Valley, MINN – July 14, 2011 – The Minnesota Zoo's Atlantic bottlenose dolphin calf, "Taijah," is turning one year old on Sunday – and the Zoo is hosting a birthday weekend, July 15-17, to celebrate. Media are invited to get footage of her during the general 10 a.m. training session (Taijah may be available immediately after the session at the front viewing windows as well).

Over the weekend, Zoo guests are invited to sign a giant birthday card for Taijah and watch her in the daily enrichment sessions. Guests wishing to purchase a gift for her and the other dolphins can do so by visiting the Zoo’s “wish list” on Amazon.com

Event Information/Schedule:
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.         Minnesota Zoo Hours
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.         Dolphin Birthday Card Available To Sign
10 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m.                     Dolphin Enrichment Sessions
Anytime                    Dolphin toys available for purchase on the Minnesota Zoo’s wish list on amazon.com

About Taijah:
Described as "spunky, inquisitive, bold and sassy,”  Taijah – born July 17, 2010 – made her public debut back in October. A very curious dolphin, Taijah enjoys learning new behaviors as part of her training sessions and spending time with her trainers. She enjoys interacting with her pool mate “Semo” and mom “Allie”, exploring her environment and playing with new toys!

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).