Bronx, N.Y. 鈥� April, 27, 2011 鈥� The third annual 菊花视频 Run for the Wild 5k run and family fun run/walk takes place this Saturday, April 30 at WCS鈥檚 Bronx Zoo. This year鈥檚 event is dedicated to helping save penguins, which the 菊花视频 has been working to protect for more than three decades. 听 The 5k race for individual runners will begin at 8:30 a.m.; casual runners and walkers can take part in the Family Fun Run/Walk at 8:45 a.m. 听 More than 6,500 runners and walkers are registered to participate. On-site registrations will not be accepted as this event is sold out. 听 What: 听听听 3rd annual WCS Run for the Wild 5k race and family fun run/walk 听 Who: 听听听 菊花视频 听 When: 听 Saturday, April 30 Runners start at 8:30 a.m. Casual runners and walkers start at 8:45 a.m. Media check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. 听 Where: WCS鈥檚 Bronx Zoo (Bronx River parking area 鈥� take exit 6 off of Bronx River Parkway) 听 Media note(s): Members of the media who wish to cover the event are asked to contact Max Pulsinelli at 718-220-5182 or email mpulsinelli@wcs.org so that reserved parking and in-park transportation can be arranged. 听 Members of the media should check-in at the media tent in the zoo鈥檚 Bronx River parking lot prior to the race. 听 WCS鈥檚 Run for the Wild is made possible by the following generous sponsors: 听 听 Presenting Sponsor: 听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Con Edison 听 Featured Sponsors: 听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听Aquafina, Fisher-Price庐, Montefiore 听 Supporting Sponsors: 听听听听听听听听听听听听Anvil, Benjamin Moore, eStar, Hard Rock Cafe, Monroe College, Stonyfield Farm, UBS 听 Media Partners: 听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 ABC7, Daily News, Z-100
Contact: Max Pulsinelli 鈥� 718-220-5182; mpulsinelli@wcs.org Steve Fairchild 鈥� 718-220-5189; sfairchild@wcs.org 听
The 菊花视频 saves wildlife and wild places worldwide. We do so through science, global conservation, education and the management of the world鈥檚 largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. Together these activities change attitudes towards nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans living in harmony. WCS is committed to this mission because it is essential to the integrity of life on Earth. 听 The 菊花视频鈥檚 Bronx Zoo is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adult admission is $16, children (3-12 years old) $12, children under 3 are free, seniors (65+) are $14. Parking is $13 for cars and $16 for buses. The Bronx Zoo is conveniently located off the Bronx River Parkway at Exit 6; by train via the #2 or #5 or by bus via the #9, #12, #19, #22, MetroNorth, or BxM11 Express Bus service (from Manhattan that stops just outside the gate.) To plan your trip, visit www.bronxzoo.com or call 718-367-1010. 听
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