Come And Celebrate The Native American Festival At The Detroit Zoo
ROYAL OAK, Mich., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Come celebrate the exciting Native American Festival at the Detroit Zoo on October 8 and 9. The Native American Festival concludes the Zoo's Summer Festivals at the Detroit Zoo ... Like Nowhere Else presented by Pizza Hut(R).
This cultural event will feature opportunities to learn Native American inspired arts and crafts, admire the culture's traditional attire, learn children's songs and animal names in the Anishinaabemowin language, and watch as professional hoop-dancers light up the stage. At the Native American Community Resource area, guests will be able to talk with representatives of local organizations about this vibrant culture. Located on the plaza east of the Ford Education Center, the Native American Festival takes place 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and is free with the cost of Zoo admission.
Pizza Hut is taking the sponsorship a step further by implementing a summer promotion, "Do the Zoo Thing." Ending October 9, when consumers dine- in and purchase "The True Zoo Family Deal," Pizza Hut will donate 20 percent of proceeds to the Detroit Zoo. Pizza Hut has committed to a maximum $10,100 donation, minimum $5,000.
The Detroit Zoological Institute is comprised of the Detroit Zoo and the Belle Isle Nature Zoo. The Institute, founded in 1928, is committed to celebrating and saving wildlife. Situated on 125 acres of naturalistic exhibits, the Detroit Zoo is open year round with several indoor viewing areas. The Detroit Zoo is located at the intersection of Ten Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, just off I-696 in Royal Oak. Admission is $11.00 for adults 13 to 61; $9.00 for senior citizens 62 and older and $7.00 for students ages 2 to 12; and children under 2 are free. For more information call (248) 398-0900 or visit http://www.detroitzoo.org. The Belle Isle Nature Zoo is located on Belle Isle Park in Detroit. The Nature Zoo is currently under construction but some family programming takes place on the weekends with advance reservations by calling (313) 852-4056. The Detroit Zoological Society works to promote the general welfare and interests of the Detroit Zoological Institute. Financial support has allowed the Zoo to expand its animal collection, open new exhibits, and implement major beautification projects. To help the Detroit Zoological Society through financial support, partnership opportunities, membership, or volunteering, please call (248) 541-5717.
Pizza Hut Inc., a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) , is the world's largest pizza restaurant company with almost 6,600 units in the United States and more than 4,000 units in 100 other countries. The company is the recognized leader in the $37 billion pizza category. Those hungry for more information can go to the official Pizza Hut web site at http://www.pizzahut.com.
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