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Tiffany Barnhart - Director of Communications
720-337-1444
tbarnhart@denverzoo.org

Sean Andersen-Vie - Public Relations Specialist
720-337-1418
sandersenvie@denverzoo.org

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2013 STORIES

May 2013

DENVER ZOO SUMMER ACTIVITIES KICK-OFF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
New Wildlife Show Encourages Guests to Connect with Animals

DENVER ZOO WELCOMES NORTH AMERICAN RIVER OTTER "AHANU"
New Otter a companion for long-time resident Otto

FRONTIER AIRLINES PARTNERS WITH DENVER ZOO IN SUPPORT OF ANIMAL CONSERVATION
Zoo Previews New Penguin Encounter to Celebrate Partnership

April 2013

DENVER ZOO WELCOMES TRIO OF PENGUIN HATCHLINGS
Penguin Chicks Represent Two Different Zoo Species

March 2013

DENVER ZOO CELEBRATES FIRST EVER GERENUK BIRTH
Visitors Can See Gerenuk Calf "Blossom" Now

DENVER ZOO AND THE GODDARD SCHOOL LAUNCH ACTIVITY MAP
Seasonal Maps will Encourage Exploration and Learning through Play

DENVER ZOO STUDIES BISON IN NEW MEXICO
Zoo takes over Conservation Programs of Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge

February 2013

DENVER ZOO MOURNS THE LOSS OF LION "TAWNY"

DENVER ZOO ASKS PUBLIC TO BUNDLE UP FOR POLAR BEARS
Guests Who Wear White on February 27 Will Also Receive Buy One, Get One Free Admission

VETERAN FUNDRAISER KATIE MAGNER TO SERVE AS DENVER ZOO'S DO AT THE ZOO GALA CHAIR
Zoo's Largest Fundraiser Takes Form Under Magner's Leadership

DENVER ZOO ASIAN ELEPHANT "KIMBO" CAN NOW BE SEEN BY GUESTS
42-Year-Old Elephant from Fort Worth Zoo Joins Longtime Resident Dolly

January 2013

NEW RED PANDA "CHEWBACCA" RED-DY FOR ROMANCE
Visitors Can See Him in his Habitat Now!

DENVER ZOO BREAKS ALL-TIME ATTENDANCE RECORD, REACHES MORE THAN 2 MILLION
2012 Attendance Breaks Previous Record Set in 1995