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Melinda Wenk/ Becky Britt
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
(214) 559-8395/ (214) 559-8476
melinda.wenk@tsrh.org
becky.britt@tsrh.org
Fort Worth Zoo Educates, Entertains Patients at
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
WHO:
Fort Worth Zoo Wild Wonders Animal Outreach Program Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) patients, families and staff
WHAT:
The Fort Worth Zoo Wild Wonders Outreach program is returning to TSRHC for the second time. The year-round traveling Animal Outreach program educates, entertains and inspires audiences, providing an up-close look at exotic wildlife. The Wild Wonders Outreach team will bring the following animals to TSRHC for patients and families to enjoy: a penguin, a baby alligator, a kinkajou and a blue and gold macaw.
WHEN:
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
10:00 a.m. Fort Worth Zoo Wild Wonders Outreach team arrives at TSRHC
10:30 a.m. Fort Worth Zoo Wild Wonders Outreach program begins
WHERE:
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
2222 Welborn Street
Dallas, Texas 75219
*Note: Please meet TSRHC representative at the main entrance to be escorted to the event.
ABOUT FORT WORTH ZOO:
The nationally ranked Fort Worth Zoo was recently ranked the number one attraction in the Dallas / Fort Worth area by Zagat survey. Home to more than 500 animal species and a world-famous reptile collection, the Zoo supports more than 20 conservation projects around the globe. The institution’s focus on education and conservation is second to none, enhancing the lives of more than 1 million visitors a year.
HOSPITAL INFORMATION:
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation's leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions, certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. There is no charge to patient families for treatment at the hospital, and admission is open to Texas children from birth to 18 years of age. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please call (214) 559-5000 or (800) 421-1121 or visit www.tsrhc.org.