FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:April 30, 2007
Contact: Debbie Rios-Vanskike
Phone: 734-7184, ext. 1043
Email: dvanskike@sazoo-aq.org

LOCAL "LEMURS" TAKE 1ST PLACE

The San Antonio Zoo is proud to announce that our own local "lemurs" took 1st place for Best Float Interpretation in the Texas Cavalier's River Parade on Monday, April 23, 2007. These dedicated dancers won the $1,000 grand prizefor the San Antonio Zoo!

Our float highlighted the animated feature Madagascar, a movie all about Zoo animals escaping for the wild. Our own local "lemurs" jammed and danced to the sounds of our favorite Afro-Caribbean percussion band, the Mwendu
Drummers.

Congratulations goes out to float participants and Zoo employees Cheryl Martinez (Visitor Services), Julia Valadez (Horticulture), Carlos Torrez (Birds), and Mari Brown (Birds) for their enthusiasm.  We also extend a special congratulations to our behind-the-scenes costume and art designer, Felix Saucedo (Maintenance), who created the award-winning costumes and makeup.
 
Thank you for showing us you know how to move it, move 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.

Photos courtesy of the San Antonio Zoo.