FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                  June 22, 2010

CONTACTS:  Tara Henson           (405) 425-0219, (405) 919-9038, cell or thenson@okczoo.com

                        Candice Rennels     (405) 425-0298, (405) 412-6172, cell or crennels@okczoo.com

OKC ZOO HOSTS 2^ND ANNUAL SCOOT FOR CONSERVATION

            Rev up your engines for the wildest ride in town and join the Oklahoma City Zoo and KRXO 107.7 for the second annual Scoot for Conservation! On Sunday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., scooterists can roll out to support animal conservation efforts at the Zoo. Kicking off at Atomic Brown Scooter Shop at 3104 N. Western, the scoot includes stops at Pops, Irma’s Burger Shack on 63^rd and the wildest place in town - the Oklahoma City Zoo! Registrants will enjoy special discounts at each stop as well as chances to win fabulous prizes. The prizes are worth more than $1,000 and include a $250 Atomic Brown Gift Certificate, a ZooFriends membership and more! Plus, all registrants will receive complimentary admission to the Zoo after the ride. KRXO's David Kelso will be leading the ride, accompanied by Team Zoo Safari (Zoo Staff!)

            “The scooter ride is another fun way for people to support conservation and enjoy our great city and Zoo,” said Tara Henson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Zoo. “I’ll be out on my scooter and I hope to see lots of people join us for an exciting day!”

            Registration for this super scootin’ Sunday is $25 per individual, and all proceeds will benefit the Zoo’s conservation projects. Register online at www.okczoo.com or at Atomic Brown Scooter Shop through June 25 or on June 27 at Atomic Brown only. Be one of the first 107 people to sign up and receive a commemorative Scoot for Conservation T-shirt! Registration and T-shirt pick-up begins at 10 a.m. at Atomic Brown Scooter Shop with a delicious breakfast provided by Kolache Kitchen. For more information, visit www.okczoo.com or call (405) 425-0262.

            The Scoot for Conservation is sponsored by KRXO 107.7, Atomic Brown Scooter Shop, Pops, Irma’s Burger Shack, Kolache Kitchen, ZooFriends and the Zoo!

            Visit the Oklahoma City Zoo, the state’s #1 attraction and one of the top three family friendly zoos in the nation–the wild is calling! Located at the crossroads of I-35 and I-44 in the heart of Oklahoma City’s Adventure District, the Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with exhibit buildings closing at 4:45 p.m. Now through September 4, the Zoo will remain open until 8 p.m. on Saturdays only with exhibit buildings closing at 7:45 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for children ages three to 11 and seniors ages 65 and older. Children two and under are admitted free. For more information on Zoo happenings, call (405) 424-3344 or log on to the Zoo’s Web site at www.okczoo.com.

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