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Press Releases
Minnesota Zoo Showcases Wells Fargo Family Farm Through the Eyes of
a Four-Year-Old
Apple Valley, MINN – June 7, 2010 – Continuing its Year of the Farm celebration, the Minnesota Zoo has developed a video series, “Elliott at the Farm,” showcasing the Wells Fargo Family Farm through the eyes of a four-year-old. The first two videos are posted on a special Year of the Farm website: mnzoo.org/yearofthefarm/index.html. In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Wells Fargo Family Farm, the Zoo has declared 2010 the Year of the Farm. The award-winning exhibit brings attention to the past, present and future of Minnesota’s family farms. Now open for 10 years, it continues to offer Zoo guests an educational and fun, up-close and personal farm experience. Although open to the public from April 1 through October 31, the Wells Fargo Family Farm operates year round, just like 81,000 other family farms in the state. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture notes that agriculture is a multi-billion dollar industry in Minnesota, and it is the second largest economic sector in the state’s economy after manufacturing. With fun events, activities, milking demonstrations and education programs, the Zoo’s Wells Fargo Family Farm is a must-see this season. Guests will enjoy the mid-summer “Family Farm Festival” and “Harvest Weekends” in the fall. Zoo Camp classes and birthday parties are also offered at the Wells Fargo Family Farm in the summer. Supporting the Minnesota Zoo’s “Year of the Farm” are Wells Fargo, Hormel, Land O’ Lakes, Gold ‘n Plump and Green Giant. 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).
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