To help kick off its 90th birthday, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo launched “Picture Yourself at the Zoo,” a new program that invites the public to share favorite photos, both new and old. Both amateur and professional photographers are invited to participate and photos of people, animals, and scenery are welcome.
Throughout the year, the Zoo will select photos to feature on its Web site, www.beardsleyzoo.com and on their Facebook page, and winners will receive a Family Four Pack of tickets to the Zoo.
“It never ceases to amaze me what fond memories folks have of the Zoo, from generation to generation, and these memories are often captured in cherished family photo albums that only a handful of people ever see,” stated Gregg Dancho, Zoo director. “What better way for us to showcase these special moments than by creating a community photo album for all to participate in and enjoy?”
Anyone may enter by e-mailing photos with the photographer’s name, e-mail address, and any details about the photo he/she would like to share publicly to PictureYourself@BeardsleyZoo.org. By submitting photo(s), the photographer retains ownership but gives Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo permission to use and publish the pictures without restriction in the future.
About Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Connecticut's
Beardsley Zoo celebrates its 90th birthday in 2012 and is closer than
you think! Connecticut's only zoo features 300 animals representing
primarily North and South American species. Visitors won't want to miss the Amur (Siberian) tigers, Brazilian ocelots, Red wolves, and Golden
Lion tamarins. Other highlights include South American rainforest
with free-flight aviary, the prairie dog exhibit with "pop-up" viewing
areas, the New England Farmyard with goats, cows, pigs, sheep, and other
barnyard critters, plus the hoofstock trail featuring bison, pronghorn,
deer, and more. Visitors can grab a bite at the Peacock Café, eat in
the Picnic Grove, and enjoy a ride on a colorful carousel. For more
information, visit www.beardsleyzoo.org www.beardsleyzoo.org
