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BEAT THE HEAT WITH FROSTY TREATS AT THE HOUSTON ZOO SATURDAY JULY 23

(07/18/2011)

BEAT THE HEAT WITH FROSTY TREATS AT THE HOUSTON ZOO SATURDAY JULY 23

TXU Energy presents Chill Out at the Houston Zoo Continues with Snowy Summer Fun for Animals and Zoo Guests

(HOUSTON) July 19, 2011 … We don’t have to tell you it’s hot and bone dry. We know you’ve heard enough about how hot it is outside and lamentations about our lack of precipitation. Would the prospect of free Blue Bell ice cream and a little snow make things better? We thought so.

Take a fun adventure through the Zoo on Saturday, July 23 as part of TXU Energy presents Chill Out at the Houston Zoo. Meet the TXU Energy team at their tent in the front entry plaza and start your scavenger hunt through the Zoo to each of our 13 indoor, air-conditioned “Chill Zones.” Complete your hunt by 3 p.m. and earn a coupon for free Blue Bell ice cream. The Blue Bell coupon is valid July 23 only, so come hungry!

The chimpanzees at The African Forest will beat the heat when two snowmen filled with yummy chimp treats visit their exhibit at 9:30 a.m.

Sunny 99.1 and Theatre Under the Stars will create a snow experience for kids of all ages from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the lawn near the okapi exhibit. While we can ensure the creation of snow in late July, we can’t guarantee it will last long, so get here early (we recommend between 9 and 9:30 a.m.) to behold this rare sight.

Check out more ways to beat the heat at the Zoo and at home with TXU Energy when you visit the Houston Zoo on the Web at www.houstonzoo.org/chillout/

About the Houston Zoo

Founded in 1922, the Houston Zoo is an exciting live animal adventure that provides a unique educational and conservation resource serving more than 1.8 million guests annually. Set in a 55-acre lush tropical landscape, the Zoo is home to more than 6,000 exotic animals representing more than 800 species. Operated by the not-for-profit Houston Zoo, Inc., the Houston Zoo is dedicated to the conservation of endangered species, the provision of engaging educational opportunities and the creation of stimulating exhibits that broaden the experiences of our guests and encourage their curiosity.

The Houston Zoo is located at 6200 Hermann Park Drive in beautiful Hermann Park. The Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Central Standard Time (last admission at 5 p.m.) and from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. during Central Daylight Time (last admission at 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed Christmas Day. Regular admission is $12 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $8 for children ages 2-11 and FREE for children under 2. Visit the courtesy booth at your neighborhood Fiesta Mart and purchase an adult Zoo admission for $10 and a child Zoo admission for $7. Zoo memberships start at only $55. For information on all the great benefits of becoming a Zoo member call (713) 533-6713 or visit our Web site at www.houstonzoo.org.

Ride METRORail to the Houston Zoo from the Fannin South Park and Ride lot. With frequent service, METRORail is a convenient answer to traffic congestion in the Texas Medical Center/Hermann Park/Museum District corridor. For METRORail information, visit www.ridemetro.org.

The Houston Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats. For more information visit www.aza.org.

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