New York, N.Y. – WCS's Bronx Zoo partners with Bank of America and Fisher-Price® to bring a fun-filled week of games and challenges for visitors of all ages, August 17-23.Fisher-Price®, a proud partner, of the Wildlife Conservation Society has created the zoo’s very own toyland. The super-sized Fisher-Price® play area is filled with cool new toys like the Handy Manny™ Manny's Repair Shop, Imaginext® Dragon World Fortress™, and the Precious Places™ Swan Palace. Guests will pedal and play with Smart Cycle Extreme™ and the new 3-1-1 Smart Sports™ system, ride the new Stinger XS™ around the Power Wheels ™ driving track, and design their own necklaces to take home at the Color Me Gemz ™ vanity station.Zoo guests will interact with costume characters such as Planet Heroes characters “Ace” and “Digger” and Little People characters “Sonya Lee” and “Eddie.”Other activities will include storytelling with professional storyteller LuAnn Adams, live presentations by Wildlife Theater Players, and animal play time.Toys R Us®, a proud partner, will be distributing coupons at the park throughout the fun-filled “Play Week.”
Schedule of EventsFisher-Price Play Space Bring the kids to celebrate summer vacation and a day of unique play at the Fisher-Price® giant play area and Power Wheels® driving track.
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. daily Location: Events Lawn Special Costume Character Appearances Meet Fisher-Price Planet Heroes characters “Ace” and “Digger” and Little People characters “Sonya Lee” and “Eddie” as they greet your little ones. Time: Staggered appearances 11am – 4pm daily Location: Events Lawn Storytelling LuAnn Adams brings “wild things” to life with puppets, folktales, and audience participation. Time: Noon, 2:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m. Monday, Thursday, & Friday Location: Fisher-Price Grizzly Goodies Corner Picnic Area Wildlife Theater The Wildlife Theater Players present live, interactive performances featuring catchy tunes, nature lessons, and imaginative animal adventures. (Note: There are no live animals in these shows.) Time: 10:45am, 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1:00pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm and 4:00pm; Friday, Saturday and Sunday Location: Asia Plaza Animal Play Time Just like people, animals love to play. See how toys, treats, and training enrich the lives of our animals:
The Bronx Zoo is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays through November 2, 2009. Adult admission is $15, children (3-12 years old) $11, children under 3 are free, seniors (65+) are $13. Parking is $12 for cars and $16 for buses. The Bronx Zoo is conveniently located off the Bronx River Parkway at Exit 6; by train via the #2 or #5 or by bus via the #9, #12, #19, #22, MetroNorth, or BxM11 Express Bus service (from Manhattan that stops just outside the gate.) To plan your trip, visit www.bronxzoo.com or call 718-367-1010.
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