--MEDIA PHOTO OPP.--
Chillin’ out
Louisville Zoo Keepers treat
animals to “cool” enrichment
WHAT | Louisville Zoo’s
orangutans will be avoiding the heat and having fun by cooling
off with a special ice pool enrichment from keepers. Louisville
Zoo Supervisor of Animal Training Jane Anne Franklin will also
be on hand to talk about the importance of animal enrichment and
answer any questions.
WHEN | Friday, Aug. 1, 10:30
a.m.
WHY | Animal enrichment is an
important part of animal husbandry at the Louisville Zoo and
promotes the expression of natural behavior.
WHERE | Louisville Zoo (sign in
at the front receptionist desk). Please contact Kara Bussabarger
at 502-744-5639 prior to the Aug. 1 coverage.
NOTE | This special media photo
opportunity will also be great b-roll to lead into to mentioning
other “cool” animal enrichment activities planned for this
weekend, August 2 and 3, in which the public can see the
following animals “chillin’ out”:
Saturday, Aug. 2
10:15 a.m. Lemurs
10:45 a.m. Amur Tiger
11:15 a.m. Red-Crowned Cranes
11:30 a.m. Sumatran Tiger
Noon Meerkats
1:30 p.m. Tapir
2 p.m. Camels
3:15 p.m. Maned Wolves
3:30 p.m. Woolly Monkeys
Sunday, Aug. 3
10:30 a.m. Warthogs
11:15 a.m. Baby Siamangs
11:30 a.m. Pumas
11:45 a.m. Penguins
Noon Bongos
12:15 a.m. Aldabra Tortoises
1:15 p.m. Orangutans
1:45 p.m. Lions
2 p.m. Woolly Monkeys
2:30 p.m. Gorillas
3 p.m. Meerkats
3:30 p.m. Amur Tiger
*Note: Animals and times subject to
change without notice.
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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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