Kids Love Meeting New Kids
The Petting Kraal at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park got a whole new feel this week when it re-opened with new, cuddly animals for children to enjoy. With three kinds of small goats, the Petting Kraal has become a place where kids meet kids!
There are now six Boer goats, nine pygmy goats and two Nubian goats in the Petting Kraal. Having domesticated animals in the Petting Kraal, rather than the Eld's deer, Persian gazelle and blackbuck antelope, allows children to be more hands-on with the animals. At least three more pygmy goats that were born on July 14 will join the fun in the next few months.
"Children who come to the Petting Kraal at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park will be able to feed and brush the goats," said Danielle Leffler, a Safari Park mammal keeper. "The goats all have very distinct personalities and can be pretty goofy at times."
The deer and gazelle that were in the Petting Kraal have new homes at the Park. The seven Eld's deer live in the Central African field exhibit and one of the Persian gazelles is in the 60-acre Asian Plains field exhibit. The blackbuck antelope and the other Persian gazelle are now nannies to baby animals in the Park's nursery. The change of animals was made after the Petting Kraal shrank slightly to accommodate a larger rhino nursery.
The Petting Kraal is open from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily at the Park. Additionally, children will love the many activities and performances during the Safari Park's Summer Safari: African Extravaganza, which is being held through Aug. 21. During the celebration, the Park is open until 7 each night. Children can create beaded necklaces and decorate safari hats in the African Activities Plaza with African artisans. Also, from 4 to 7 p.m. each day, guests will have an opportunity to make their own African music. Ethiopian pole climbers spin and leap. Tanzanian and Kenyan acrobats turn into human pyramids and go very, very low with the limbo. A singer from Guyana belts out beautiful music, and a South African drummer beats an enchanting rhythm.
Friday, July 29, 2011
THERE'S NO MONKEYING AROUND AT SAN DIEGO ZOO WHEN THIS LITTLE GAL IS HUNGRY
Small, Orange Baby Needs A Few Bottles Each Day
A baby silvered leaf monkey benefits from a little human care at the San Diego Zoo. The female was born on July 3 to a first-time mother. Unfortunately her mother was not holding the newborn in a way that allowed her to nurse naturally, so animal care staff intervened and nursery keepers are bottle-feeding the baby several times each day. The small, orange monkey continues to spend time with her family between feedings so that social bonds remain strong.
This is the first time that this species of monkey has been hand-raised at the San Diego Zoo. Although charting new territory, the baby is doing well. Silvered leaf monkeys are a rare species from Asia. Babies are born with orange fur that becomes more silver in color as they mature.
A baby silvered leaf monkey benefits from a little human care at the San Diego Zoo. The female was born on July 3 to a first-time mother. Unfortunately her mother was not holding the newborn in a way that allowed her to nurse naturally, so animal care staff intervened and nursery keepers are bottle-feeding the baby several times each day. The small, orange monkey continues to spend time with her family between feedings so that social bonds remain strong.
This is the first time that this species of monkey has been hand-raised at the San Diego Zoo. Although charting new territory, the baby is doing well. Silvered leaf monkeys are a rare species from Asia. Babies are born with orange fur that becomes more silver in color as they mature.
Eli Roth's Hostel: Hunting Season to be New Maze at Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights
Universal City, CA -- Eli Roth, the multi-talented director, writer, producer and actor, will adapt his enormously successful “Hostel” film franchise to create “Eli Roth’s Hostel: Hunting Season,” a twisted new “Halloween Horror Nights® maze at Universal Studios HollywoodSM. The event begins on September 23 and continues on select nights through October 31.
“Hostel: Hunting Season,” for which Universal will build elaborate sets re-creating locations in Slovakia, will mark the horror auteur and star’s first effort at transforming his screen work into a live theme park experience. The maze will re-imagine the film’s dehumanizing torture chambers and send guests on a spiraling journey through the corrupt halls of Elite Hunting’s torture factory. Elite Hunting, a secret society that tortures and kills American youth for sport in exchange for large sums of money, will prowl the factory and prey on its many maze visitors.
Eli Roth, said: "Creating a maze for ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ is a horror fan's dream come true. I’ve been visiting ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ for years, and still remember the heart-pounding terror of going through the mazes for the first time. For me it was like going inside the world of a movie and experiencing it in a visceral environment that simply cannot be replicated, and in subsequent years I've found I'm just as scared as I was the first time.
“I am so happy to join forces with the creative team at Universal. Our collaborative vision to bring ‘Hostel’ to life will give both fans of my movie and horror fans a scare they could never have imagined. People will have a chance to experience some exact moments from their favorite ‘Hostel’ scenes, along with some new surprises.
“ I was honored to receive an Eyegore Award at last year’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ event, and began talking to Universal about a ‘Hostel’ maze even then. This is something I’ve dreamed of for years. I may even dress up and appear in the maze one night as a torturer. So when you say ‘I scared you,’ you can literally mean that I scared you!"
In addition to the “Hostel” franchise, Eli Roth is well-known to film audiences as the writer-director-producer of “Cabin Fever” and as the baseball bat-wielding co-star of Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglorious Basterds,” for which he won a Screen Actor’s Guild Award. As a producer, his film “The Last Exorcism” was a box office smash and he is currently in post-production on the “Clown” and “The Man With the Iron Fists,” both of which are slated for release in the coming months.
Eli Roth is the first star to be announced as a collaborator in this year’s Halloween Horror Nights event and will be a key member of a Hollywood horror “dream team” assembled by Universal Studios Hollywood to create the ultimate “live” Halloween nightmare. He is also serving as a judge in Universal Studios Hollywood’s annual “Halloween Horror Nights” short film competition, which will culminate in a presentation to a winning filmmaker during the “Eyegore Awards” on the event’s opening night, September 23. “The Thing: Assimilation,” a new maze inspired by Universal Pictures’ upcoming thriller, has also been announced and will add to the Hollywood horror clout.
“Halloween Horror Nights” 2011 will bring unprecedented star power to an array of unrivaled, film production quality mazes uniquely themed to today’s most definitive horror properties and deliver the most compelling, spine-chilling, haunted attractions. All-new terror filled “scare zones,” original shows and the popular “Terror Tram” will be among the ““Halloween Horror Nights” offerings. Additional new content for the 2011 “Halloween Horror Nights” mazes and attractions will be announced shortly.
“Hostel: Hunting Season,” for which Universal will build elaborate sets re-creating locations in Slovakia, will mark the horror auteur and star’s first effort at transforming his screen work into a live theme park experience. The maze will re-imagine the film’s dehumanizing torture chambers and send guests on a spiraling journey through the corrupt halls of Elite Hunting’s torture factory. Elite Hunting, a secret society that tortures and kills American youth for sport in exchange for large sums of money, will prowl the factory and prey on its many maze visitors.
Eli Roth, said: "Creating a maze for ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ is a horror fan's dream come true. I’ve been visiting ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ for years, and still remember the heart-pounding terror of going through the mazes for the first time. For me it was like going inside the world of a movie and experiencing it in a visceral environment that simply cannot be replicated, and in subsequent years I've found I'm just as scared as I was the first time.
“I am so happy to join forces with the creative team at Universal. Our collaborative vision to bring ‘Hostel’ to life will give both fans of my movie and horror fans a scare they could never have imagined. People will have a chance to experience some exact moments from their favorite ‘Hostel’ scenes, along with some new surprises.
“ I was honored to receive an Eyegore Award at last year’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ event, and began talking to Universal about a ‘Hostel’ maze even then. This is something I’ve dreamed of for years. I may even dress up and appear in the maze one night as a torturer. So when you say ‘I scared you,’ you can literally mean that I scared you!"
In addition to the “Hostel” franchise, Eli Roth is well-known to film audiences as the writer-director-producer of “Cabin Fever” and as the baseball bat-wielding co-star of Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglorious Basterds,” for which he won a Screen Actor’s Guild Award. As a producer, his film “The Last Exorcism” was a box office smash and he is currently in post-production on the “Clown” and “The Man With the Iron Fists,” both of which are slated for release in the coming months.
Eli Roth is the first star to be announced as a collaborator in this year’s Halloween Horror Nights event and will be a key member of a Hollywood horror “dream team” assembled by Universal Studios Hollywood to create the ultimate “live” Halloween nightmare. He is also serving as a judge in Universal Studios Hollywood’s annual “Halloween Horror Nights” short film competition, which will culminate in a presentation to a winning filmmaker during the “Eyegore Awards” on the event’s opening night, September 23. “The Thing: Assimilation,” a new maze inspired by Universal Pictures’ upcoming thriller, has also been announced and will add to the Hollywood horror clout.
“Halloween Horror Nights” 2011 will bring unprecedented star power to an array of unrivaled, film production quality mazes uniquely themed to today’s most definitive horror properties and deliver the most compelling, spine-chilling, haunted attractions. All-new terror filled “scare zones,” original shows and the popular “Terror Tram” will be among the ““Halloween Horror Nights” offerings. Additional new content for the 2011 “Halloween Horror Nights” mazes and attractions will be announced shortly.
FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL AT SAN DIEGO ZOO
Jungle Theme Party Rocks, Raises Funds for Conservation
The San Diego Zoo Food & Wine Celebration presented by Cymer, is an annual party with an animal theme. Enjoy dancing, music and top food selections from restaurants throughout San Diego. Joan Embery, a well-known celebrity and conservationist, will make a special appearance with her animals. Live music will be provided by Wayne Foster Entertainment, Xceptional Music Company, Flip & Rollie and Ottopilot. Tastings from local wineries and breweries will be available to guests.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
7:30 p.m. – midnight (early admission guests enter and preview food at 6:30 p.m.)
San Diego Zoo
Tickets on sale now, beginning with general admission for $90.Guests pay one price and enjoy samples all night from more than 150 food, beer and wine vendors.
To purchase tickets, please call 619.714.3313 or book online at www.zoofoodandwine.com
The San Diego Zoo Food & Wine Celebration presented by Cymer, is an annual party with an animal theme. Enjoy dancing, music and top food selections from restaurants throughout San Diego. Joan Embery, a well-known celebrity and conservationist, will make a special appearance with her animals. Live music will be provided by Wayne Foster Entertainment, Xceptional Music Company, Flip & Rollie and Ottopilot. Tastings from local wineries and breweries will be available to guests.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
7:30 p.m. – midnight (early admission guests enter and preview food at 6:30 p.m.)
San Diego Zoo
Tickets on sale now, beginning with general admission for $90.Guests pay one price and enjoy samples all night from more than 150 food, beer and wine vendors.
To purchase tickets, please call 619.714.3313 or book online at www.zoofoodandwine.com
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
KC BahnCon Enthusiast Event
August 14, 2011
You must be a card-carrying member of a recognized roller coaster or amusement park enthusiast club (ACE, NAPHA, etc.) or a guest of a card-carrying member to participate in the KC BahnCon event. Membership cards are required at time of check-in.
Event Schedule
8:30 a.m.—Parking Lot Open. Parking is FREE. Check-In at Park Entrance. All guests receive a Schlitterbahn Water Safety Drink Bottle with unlimited refills all day long and other Schlitterbahn goodies.
8:30-9:00 a.m.—Hot Breakfast & Mimosas in air conditioned comfort at Das Lagune
9:00-10:00 a.m.—ERT! Enjoy the entire park for one hour before it opens to the public.
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.—Enjoy the Park!
1:00-2:00 p.m.——Catered Lunch! Fajita buffet, margaritas and open bar. Lots of prizes and fun for all.
Order in Advance & Save!
Orders must be prepaid by August 10, 2011 to receive the $10.00 + tax rate.
Walk up orders are accepted on the day of the event at $15.00 + tax per person. All tickets are distributed at the check-in window on the day of the event when you present your club membership card. Tickets are not shipped in advance. Season Pass holders who wish to participate in event activities must purchase a KC BahnCon Event Pass. Event Pass includes continental breakfast, exclusive ride time, park admission, lunch & all other event activities.
Members of roller coaster and amusement park enthusiast clubs gather on this special day to enjoy ERT, food and fun!
GET MORE KC BAHNCON INFO AND ORDER FORM NOW!
You must be a card-carrying member of a recognized roller coaster or amusement park enthusiast club (ACE, NAPHA, etc.) or a guest of a card-carrying member to participate in the KC BahnCon event. Membership cards are required at time of check-in.
Event Schedule
8:30 a.m.—Parking Lot Open. Parking is FREE. Check-In at Park Entrance. All guests receive a Schlitterbahn Water Safety Drink Bottle with unlimited refills all day long and other Schlitterbahn goodies.
8:30-9:00 a.m.—Hot Breakfast & Mimosas in air conditioned comfort at Das Lagune
9:00-10:00 a.m.—ERT! Enjoy the entire park for one hour before it opens to the public.
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.—Enjoy the Park!
1:00-2:00 p.m.——Catered Lunch! Fajita buffet, margaritas and open bar. Lots of prizes and fun for all.
Order in Advance & Save!
Orders must be prepaid by August 10, 2011 to receive the $10.00 + tax rate.
Walk up orders are accepted on the day of the event at $15.00 + tax per person. All tickets are distributed at the check-in window on the day of the event when you present your club membership card. Tickets are not shipped in advance. Season Pass holders who wish to participate in event activities must purchase a KC BahnCon Event Pass. Event Pass includes continental breakfast, exclusive ride time, park admission, lunch & all other event activities.
Members of roller coaster and amusement park enthusiast clubs gather on this special day to enjoy ERT, food and fun!
GET MORE KC BAHNCON INFO AND ORDER FORM NOW!
Knott’s Welcomes Kathy and Janet Lennon to 2011 Doll Event
BUENA PARK, Calif. –Kathy and Janet Lennon will be signing their award-winning product line, Best Pals, at Knott’s Berry Farm’s 2011 Doll Event on Saturday, July 30TH. Linda Rick, President/ Artist for The Doll Maker as well as a Precious Moments Artist will also be present at the event.
The celebrity sisters, who still perform in Branson and select venues throughout the year, developed their doll line based on their lifelong friendship and their love for a pair of ragdolls handmade for them by their mother and their Nana in 1949.
As a little girl Linda Rick always believed in fairytales where her dolls would come to life and play. Linda Rick started her business back in 1990, then in 2001 she became the doll designer for Precious moments and the rest is fairytale history!
Knott’s Doll Event will take place at Virginia’s Gift Shop located in Knott’s Marketplace from 11 am – 2 pm. The event includes hourly raffles, doll signing, Knott’s exclusive Limited Edition Precious Moments “Fluttering Around Knott’s Berry Farm” and the introduction of their limited edition Kathy and Janet Best Pals Gift Sets with the dolls dressed in exclusive Jim Shore dresses and aprons. Other doll lines featured at the event include Arista, Charisma, Key to My Heart, Marie Osmond Dolls, The Ashton-Drake Galleries and Lee Middleton Moments.
Knott’s Marketplace is open to the public and does not require park admission. Three hours of free parking is also available.
To find out all the summer activities at Knott’s Berry Farm and to download a money-saving flyer for the Doll Event, visit www.knotts.com.
The celebrity sisters, who still perform in Branson and select venues throughout the year, developed their doll line based on their lifelong friendship and their love for a pair of ragdolls handmade for them by their mother and their Nana in 1949.
As a little girl Linda Rick always believed in fairytales where her dolls would come to life and play. Linda Rick started her business back in 1990, then in 2001 she became the doll designer for Precious moments and the rest is fairytale history!
Knott’s Doll Event will take place at Virginia’s Gift Shop located in Knott’s Marketplace from 11 am – 2 pm. The event includes hourly raffles, doll signing, Knott’s exclusive Limited Edition Precious Moments “Fluttering Around Knott’s Berry Farm” and the introduction of their limited edition Kathy and Janet Best Pals Gift Sets with the dolls dressed in exclusive Jim Shore dresses and aprons. Other doll lines featured at the event include Arista, Charisma, Key to My Heart, Marie Osmond Dolls, The Ashton-Drake Galleries and Lee Middleton Moments.
Knott’s Marketplace is open to the public and does not require park admission. Three hours of free parking is also available.
To find out all the summer activities at Knott’s Berry Farm and to download a money-saving flyer for the Doll Event, visit www.knotts.com.
BUSCH GARDENS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL DANCE DAY ALL WEEK LONG!
BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY CELEBRATES
NATIONAL DANCE DAY ON SATURDAY, JULY 30
Summer Nights Dance Competition Winners Return for the Ultimate Dance-Off
Tampa, Fla. (July 19, 2011) - The Dizzy Feet Foundation has declared the last Saturday in July National Dance Day. National Dance day encourages people of all ages to get up and get moving! Busch Gardens will take part by cranking up our Summer Nights dance events and featuring our dancers on the Busch Gardens Tampa blog all week.
WHAT: Busch Gardens will host the “Ultimate National Dance Day Dance-off” featuring this summer’s previous Summer Nights Dance Challenge winners. The contestants will square off in a freestyle competition, and the audience will pick the Ultimate Winner. The winning guest will also have the chance to dance alongside the party starters and join in line dances such as the “Electric Slide” and “Cupid Shuffle.”
WHEN: Saturday, July 30, at 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Busch Gardens’ Gwazi Park before the award-winning Kinetix show
Our performers light up the stages here at Busch Gardens every day and night throughout the year, so in honor of National Dance Day we will we be showcasing several of our dancers and dance groups on our blog. Check out www.BuschGardensTampaBlog.com every day this week to see whose moves are being featured.
NATIONAL DANCE DAY ON SATURDAY, JULY 30
Summer Nights Dance Competition Winners Return for the Ultimate Dance-Off
Tampa, Fla. (July 19, 2011) - The Dizzy Feet Foundation has declared the last Saturday in July National Dance Day. National Dance day encourages people of all ages to get up and get moving! Busch Gardens will take part by cranking up our Summer Nights dance events and featuring our dancers on the Busch Gardens Tampa blog all week.
WHAT: Busch Gardens will host the “Ultimate National Dance Day Dance-off” featuring this summer’s previous Summer Nights Dance Challenge winners. The contestants will square off in a freestyle competition, and the audience will pick the Ultimate Winner. The winning guest will also have the chance to dance alongside the party starters and join in line dances such as the “Electric Slide” and “Cupid Shuffle.”
WHEN: Saturday, July 30, at 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Busch Gardens’ Gwazi Park before the award-winning Kinetix show
Our performers light up the stages here at Busch Gardens every day and night throughout the year, so in honor of National Dance Day we will we be showcasing several of our dancers and dance groups on our blog. Check out www.BuschGardensTampaBlog.com every day this week to see whose moves are being featured.
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