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Media Alert: New Bug Exhibit Opening at Minnesota Zoo            

WHAT:     Press preview of major bug exhibit opening at the Minnesota Zoo.

WHEN:     May 1, 2017

                  Zoo Hours: 9 A.M- 6 P.M

WHERE:   13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952.431.9200, 1.800.366.7811

VISUALS:      - Butterfly exhibit (feeding, resting, and cocoon)

-          Various bugs

-          Visitors (entertained, learning)

-          Preview of what the exhibit will look like

WHO:        The Minnesota Zoo is a year-round destination located in Apple Valley, just minutes south of Mall of America. Its mission is to connect people, animals and the natural world to save wildlife. 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).

WHY:        Minnesota Zoo will be opening a new bug exhibit. Included in the exhibit will be colorful North American butterflies and moths; a working colony of leaf-cutter ants, giant millipedes; centipedes; land crabs; arachnids, such as the world’s largest spider, tarantulas, and scorpions; and zebra cockroaches. In addition, zoo goers will be able to walk through a butterfly garden where up to 600 free-flying butterflies and moths will be feeding, resting, and emerging as adult butterflies.

Interviews may be available with John Smith- Zoo Director, Jane Davis and Jessie Williams- Exhibit employees, or a complying guest.

Media 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

(For the purpose of the assignment, I used the source: http://mnzoo.org/press-room/press-releases/ )