2008-09-05
MEDIA ALERT/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY


HELP US NAME OUR BABY ZEBRA
YOU COULD BE THE DECIDING VOTE!

Who: The Toronto Zoo's way beyond cute female zebra foal, TVOKids.com and YOU!
What/Why: It's down to the top five names for our name the Baby Zebra contest! Our special panel of Zoo judges selected five African names from the over 14,000 names submitted to Toronto Zoo and TVOKids. For details on how you can vote for your favourite name visit torontozoo.com. Contest closes Monday, September 15th at 10:00am!

Top Five Names Meanings
  • Eshe
  • Life
  • Ilori
  • Special Treasure
  • Kali
  • Lively and Energetic
  • Kimani
  • Beautiful and Sweet
  • Tandi
  • Love

    The winning name will be announced LIVE on TVOKids Thursday, September 18th, 2008 from 4pm to 6pm.

    When: Contest closes Monday, September 15, 2008 at 10:00am.
    Where: Toronto Zoo - Grevy's Zebra Exhibit, African Savanna
    Take Hwy 401 to Meadowvale Rd in Scarborough,
    Exit #389 from both directions
    Go North to Main Parking

    For more information, contact Katie Gray
    Supervisor, Public Relations at (416) 392-5941.


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    Current Zoo Hours and Admission Prices - Please note our hours have changed
    Zoo Hours until Oct. 13th - 9am to 6pm. Oct. 14th to Dec. 31st - 9:30am to 4:30pm. Last admissions one hour before closing. General Admission 13-64 incl. is $20, Children 3 and under are free, Children 4-12 are $12 and Seniors 65+ are $14. Parking is $8. Events and admission prices are subject to change without notice. The Zoo is located at Meadowvale Road and Hwy. 401, Exit 389 east and west bound. For general information, call (416) 392-5929. The Toronto Zoo is open year round (except December 25th). torontozoo.com