Special DVD commemorates baby elephant’s first year

Baby African elephant Scotty, the first baby elephant born in the state of Kentucky and the Louisville Zoo’s history, is featured in a new DVD documenting his first year of life.

The 30-minute DVD, produced and filmed by MetroTV, includes special behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with keepers and staff and an in-depth look at Scotty’s progression throughout his first year.

“MetroTV is thrilled to have partnered with the Louisville Zoo to share the story of Scotty’s first year,” Louisville MetroTV Manager Matt Schuster said. “This was a special project, and we hope everyone enjoys watching it as much as we did making it.”

The special Scotty DVD is available free of charge to anyone purchasing or renewing a Supporter Circle level membership now through Aug. 31, 2008. Supporter Circle levels include the $150 Curator, $350 Conservation Partner, $500 Nature’s Guardian and $1,000 Wildlife Champion levels. Participation as a Supporter Circle member contributes greatly to the education, research, conservation and animal rehabilitation efforts of the Louisville Zoo. For more information on membership, call (502) 459-2287 or visit www.louisvillezoo.org.

A limited supply of the DVDs is also currently available in the Zoo’s Gift Shop for $5.95.

For more information on Scotty and to download free Scotty wallpaper and screensaver for your computer, visit http://www.louisvillezoo.org/collection/animals/Babies/scotty.htm. 

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The Louisville Zoo, a non-profit organization and state zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the American Association of Museums (AAM) and by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

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