Minnesota Zoo Media Contact

If you need additional information or wish to request an interview with any Minnesota Zoo staff member, 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 To Host 3rd Annual Family Fiesta Event
September 26, 2009

Apple Valley, MINN – September 16, 2009: – Join the Minnesota Zoo for a day filled with Latin American flair during its 3rd annual “Family Fiesta” event on September 26, 2009. The Zoo’s festival will include music, dancing, crafts, and special piñata fun for the animals!

Family Fiesta Activities:
9 a.m.  Minnesota Zoo opens
10 a.m. Special costume appearance by “Diego” Tiger piñatas
11 a.m.  Special costume appearance by “Diego”
            Crafts (until 2 p.m.)
11:30 a.m. Spanish-narrated monorail ride
12:30 p.m. Mexico Lindo Dancers
1 p.m.       Puma piñatas
1:30 p.m.  Mexico Lindo Dancers
2 p.m.      Spanish-narrated monorail ride
3 p.m.       Snow monkey piñatas

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).