FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: January 18, 2008
Contact: Debbie Rios-Vanskike
Phone: 734-7184, ext. 1043
Email: drv@sazoo-aq.org

Africa Live! Opens

The San Antonio Zoo proudly announces the grand opening of its newest and biggest exhibit Africa Live! this Sunday, January 20th.

This Sunday, the journey of Africa Live! begins, as visitors trek through a river wash with incredible close-up views of hippopotamus and Nile crocodiles. Imagine a view into Africa’s Semlike River, where colorful African cichlids from Lake Tanganyika and Lake Malawi swim the banks of the river. Witness an African lungfish and a giant bullfrog lingering along the path, while a green mamba, Gabon viper, and banded Egyptian cobra await their next meal. Giant elephant shrews can be seen rapidly moving through their exhibit foraging for food.

Modeled after an actual street market in equatorial Africa, the Nanyuki Market, the Zoo’s newest gift shop, offers authentic African artifacts. And, appease your appetite at our newly renovated Riverview restaurant. Africa Live! is an experience visitors will remember for a lifetime.

For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Debbie Rios-Vanskike at the number above.

Africa Live! See it, Feel it, LIVE IT!

The San Antonio Zoo is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the highest standard of care for the animal and plant collections while offering a recreational and educational experience for our many visitors.  The Zoo is accredited by the Associations of Zoos and Aquariums and is open 365 days a year.  Gates open at 9 am and close at 5 pm and the grounds remain open until 6 pm.  Admission for children ages 3 – 11 is $7.  Admission for visitors ages 12 and older is $9.  Seniors
over the age of 62 pay a discounted rate of $7 and children two and younger are free.