Brooklyn, NY-May 12, 2011- The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Prospect Park Zoo announces the 17th year of Fleece Fest where the zoo’s five sheep will loose their winter coats for summer, local artisans demonstrate wool working, and the Otter Brothers play toe-tapping country music. After a long winter, the sheep are ready to get their thick, wooly coats sheared off. Shearing expert Don Kading will explain the process and answer visitor questions before giving them their annual haircut. The art of felt making and finger knitting will demonstrate how wool goes from the sheep to the sweater. “Fleece Fest is a great time for visitors to come to the zoo and see how sheep are sheared,” said Denise McClean, Director of WCS’s Prospect Park Zoo. “The artisans are fascinating to watch and the music makes the whole barn area very lively.” This year the Otter Brothers will play music for the barnyard hoe-down. Zoo goers can also make sheep-themed arts and crafts in the Animals in Art area.
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sheep-themed arts and crafts in Animals in Art area 12 – 4 p.m. Wooly Wonders at the barn Weaving, felt making, and finger knitting demonstrations 2 - 5 p.m. Barnyard Hoe-Down Get your toes tapping to live country music by the Otter Brothers 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Sheep Shearing at the barn 12:30, 1, 2:30, and 3 p.m. Live Animal Encounters at the Animals in Our Lives Theater 11:30 a.m., 2, and 4 p.m. Sea Lion Feedings For more information please visit www.prospectparkzoo.com
Contact: Sophie Bass: 212-439-6527; sbass@wcs.org Max Pulsinelli: 718-220-5182; mpulsinelli@wcs.org
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Prospect Park Zoo - Open every day of the year. Admission is $12 for adults, $9 for senior citizens, $7 for children 3 to 12, and free for children under 3. Zoo hours are 10am to 5pm weekdays, and 10am – 5:30pm weekends, April through October, and 10am – 4:30pm daily, November through April. Tickets are sold until one half-hour before closing. The zoo is located at 450 Flatbush Avenue. For more information call 718-399-7339 or go to www.prospectparkzoo.com
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