FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 22, 2008

CONTACT: Jane Ballentine

O: 443/552-5275

C: 301/332-1742

MEDIA ADVISORY

MARYLAND ZOO BABY ELEPHANT TO MAKE HIS DEBUT

Chewie or Crush? Duke? Samson or Zeus? Find out this Saturday!

WHO: First Lady of Maryland Katie O’Malley

Mayor Sheila Dixon

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith

Maryland Zoo President/CEO Don Hutchinson

WHAT: Join us as we announce the winning name for The Maryland Zoo’s baby

elephant and the debut of Felix and the baby, marking their first public

appearance since his birth on March 19, 2008.

WHERE: The Elephant Exhibit, along the new P. Flanigan & Sons Walkway.

DATE & TIME: Saturday, April 26, 2008. Press event to start promptly at 9:35.

MEDIA ACCESS: Members of the media--please arrive at the Maryland Zoo’ Mansion

House between 9 and 9:15 for transportation to Elephant Exhibit.

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About The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Founded in 1876, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is the third oldest zoo in the United States and is

internationally known for its contributions in conservation and research. More than 1,500 animals are

represented in the Zoo’s varied natural habitat exhibits in areas such as Polar Bear Watch, the Maryland

Wilderness, African Journey and the award-winning Children’s Zoo. Situated in Druid Hill Park near

downtown Baltimore, the Zoo is fully accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. For more

information, visit www.marylandzoo.org.