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MEDIA
RELEASE
April 30, 2010
CONTACT:
Kara Bussabarger
kara.bussabarger@louisvilleky.gov
502-238-5331 (502-744-5639 Media Cell)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
You choose: Crosby, Sebastian, or Steve
Giraffe names narrowed to three—Louisville
Zoo visitors invited to vote
Close to 6,700 names were submitted in the
Zoo’s Baby Giraffe naming contest presented by Floyd Memorial Women’s
Services.
The Louisville Zoo judges, comprised of animal
managers and zookeepers who care for the giraffes, narrowed the baby
giraffe name down to three entries: Crosby, Sebastian and Steve.
There were multiple entries for each finalist name selected, so winners
will be chosen at random.
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Crosby - Crosby Middle School sent
in 430 entries for the name, which included letters of support and
drawings. Their petition stated, “We, the undersigned, would be
thrilled and honored if the newest addition to the Louisville Zoo
community could be named Crosby.”
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Sebastian – This name means revered
and majestic.
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Steve – This name means “crowned
one” and victorious.
Zoo visitors now have the final vote. Today
through Sunday, May 16, 2010, Zoo visitors are invited to vote for
their favorite name by means of a kiosk placed on the Zoo’s front plaza.
Votes can be placed by making a contribution via coins or bills into the
slot representing their favorite name. The name with the highest total
donations will be declared the winner and announced on Thursday, May
20, 2010. All proceeds support the Zoo’s efforts to provide
excellent care for animals, a great experience for our guests and a
better future for all living things.
The grand prize winner will receive a prize
package valued at $810. It includes $500 Fly Bucks from Frontier
Airlines, $50 Calistoga Artisan Sandwich gift card, plush stuffed animal
and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Zoo’s giraffe exhibit.
The two runners up will receive a prize package
valued at $80—which includes a $50 Calistoga Artisan Sandwich gift card,
a plush stuffed animal and a fair-trade item from the Zoo’s gift shop.
Additional support for the Zoo’s Baby Giraffe
naming contest is provided by Frontier Airlines, Momslikeme.com and
Calistoga Artisan Sandwiches.
BACKGROUND
A new baby Masai giraffe was born on Monday,
January 11, to 22-year-old Mariah at the Louisville Zoo.
The Louisville Zoo has had a successful giraffe
breeding program over the years and this calf is the 20th giraffe to be
born in the Zoo’s 40 year history.
The baby giraffe is currently on exhibit daily,
weather permitting.
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The
Louisville Zoo, a non-profit organization and state zoo of Kentucky,
is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by
providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for
visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation
education. The Zoo is accredited by the American Association of
Museums (AAM) and by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
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Get
up-to-date information about the Zoo’s upcoming Glacier Run exhibit
by checking out our new
Glacier Run blog. You can also show your love for the Louisville
Zoo by becoming a fan on
Facebook and
Twitter.
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