Minnesota Zoo Media Contact

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Kelly Lessard
Public Relations
Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952.431.9217 direct
952.431.9300 fax
kelly.lessard@state.mn.us

 

 

Press Releases

Young Professional Organization "AZUL" to Hold "Tiger Talk" Happy Hour
May 19, 2011 5:30 P.M. IDS Center - Minneapolis

Apple Valley, MINN – April 27, 2011 – Join AZUL and tiger expert Dr. Ron Tilson at WINDOWS on Minnesota (50th floor of the IDS Center) on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. for tiger talk, cocktails, door prizes, networking, and a breathtaking view.

After serving the Minnesota Zoo for 27 years, Dr. Tilson recently retired from his position as its director of conservation. Come hear about his passion for tigers and the Zoo's innovative conservation projects in Asia, including the Zoo's decade-long Sumatran Tiger Conservation Program in Indonesia and the South China Tiger Recovery Project in China.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011
Location: WINDOWS on Minnesota (50th floor of the IDS Center)
5:30 – 6:30 Networking, Cocktails, Hors d'oeuvres
6:30 – 7:15 Dr. Ron Tilson presentation/Q&A
7:15-7:30 Door Prize Drawing
7:30-8:30 Networking and cocktails

Tickets are $10 for non-AZUL members, and free for members. RSVP's required at mnzoo.org.

About AZUL
AZUL is group of like-minded young individuals eager to actively connect through conservation, education and social events. The mission is to engage young professionals in conservation and sustainability issues in support of the Minnesota Zoo. For more information visit: www.mnzoo.org/AZUL.

The Minnesota Zoo is located in Apple Valley, just minutes south of Mall of America. For more information, call 952.431.9500 or visit mnzoo.org. The Minnesota Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and an institutional member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).