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Contact: Kari Parker

Marketing Manager

Binder Park Zoo

Phone (269) 979-1351 Ext.154

Email kparker@binderparkzoo.org

Binder Park Zoo Offers Zoo Boo Sponsorship Opportunities for Local Businesses

BATTLE CREEK MI, August 9, 2006 – Businesses looking to increase their presence in the community will benefit from a number of unique sponsorship opportunities during Binder Park Zoo’s Great Zoo Boo.  Businesses can expect to reach 45,000 – 50,000 people in just two weeks, making The Great Zoo Boo an ideal method for reaching families with young children. Those interested should plan to attend informational meetings set to take place on August 23, at noon and 6:30 p.m., to learn more.

This opportunity is ideal for those businesses looking to gain a strong representation in the community, promote their business to families, and support a local non profit.  There are multiple levels of sponsorships available that can accommodate businesses both large and small.

Funding from sponsoring businesses will go to directly support the Zoo’s conservation initiatives as well as providing for the Zoo’s animals through the winter months when the Zoo is closed.

The Great Zoo Boo runs for approximately 18 evenings and has grown to be the largest Halloween attraction in the community, offering families a fun and safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating.

“It’s important to us that we maintain a safe and family friendly environment at the Zoo and for 20 years The Great Zoo Boo has been a merry not scary event,”  said Binder Park Zoo Marketing Manager Kari Parker.  “Families can visit the Zoo and be reassured that their children will not be exposed to the scarier side of Halloween.” 

For more information plan to attend one of two meetings set for August 23 in the Zoo’s Cross Administration Building at noon and at 6:30 p.m.  Refreshments will be provided.  Please RSVP to Tom Funke at tfunke@binderparkzoo.org or call (269) 979-1351 Ext. 129.  Visit www.binderparkzoo.org/zooboosponsorships for detailed sponsorship levels.