NEWS

2918 West Capitol Street Jackson, MS 39209

Date: July 23, 2008 Contact: Christopher Mims, Director of Marketing and Public Relations 601-352-2599

“Eye of the ” ZOOPARTY September 6th

The Jackson invites you to ZOOPARTY 2008, Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. ZOOPARTY will be held under the stars at the Jackson Zoo and will feature fare from Jackson’s finest restaurants.

The theme this year is “Eye of the Tiger” which is celebrating the construction of a new tiger exhibit beginning this fall and the addition of two new to the Jackson Zoo family.

The “adult’s only” party will be a great evening of fun with entertainment provided by 80’s tribute band, The Molly Ringwalds. You can also place your bid at the silent auction and take home an exotic treasure from some of Jackson’s premier retailers.

In the past, profits from this event have funded a new elephant enclosure, created an quarantine facility in the Zoo hospital, helped provide educational programs for ’s school children, and most recently paid for a new flock of flamingos. The profits from ZOOPARTY 2008 will assist the Zoo in completing the new tiger exhibit and its educational components.

Sponsorship and hosting opportunities are still available. Visit www.jacksonzoo.org/events.html for more information.

Tickets for the event are $65.00 per person and $55 per person for Friends of the Zoo members. Tickets may be purchased online at www.jacksonzoo.org. Tickets may also be purchased the night of the event for $70.00 per person at the door. Cool, comfortable clothing is the suggested attire for the evening. Make plans now to attend ZOOPARTY....the “wildest” party in town!!!

The Jackson Zoo is located at 2918 West Capitol Street. For more information about the Jackson Zoo, call (601) 352-2580 or visit www.jacksonzoo.org. ---###---