CONTACT: April Spurlock
(323) 644-4273
Campo Gorilla Reserve to Host Fun Activities and Game-Play Sessions to Celebrate the Launch of Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D During Memorial Day weekend, Nintendo of America and the Los Angeles Zoo will be hosting a four-day event and renaming the gorilla habitat as “Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D at Campo Gorilla Reserve” to celebrate the release of Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D for Nintendo 3DS and to bring awareness to the endangered gorillas, whose relatives in the wild face threats such as poaching and habitat loss. The fun and educational activities include a “Donkey Kong Interactive Experience” involving the Zoo’s family of lowland gorillas. The animals will receive cardboard barrels (inspired by the ones found in the game) that are filled with treats and that enrich their behavior. Visitors and fans can also play Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D at various kiosks in the Zoo and take pictures with the costumed Donkey Kong character. |
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The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is located in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways, where it hosts over 1.6 million visitors each year. The Zoo is home to a diverse collection of 1,100 animals, many of which are rare or endangered. New exhibits include the LAIR (Living Amphibians, Invertebrates, and Reptiles), Elephants of Asia, and Campo Gorilla Reserve. Admission is $17 for adults and $12 for children ages 2 to 12. The Zoo is open from 10am to 5pm daily. For information, call (323) 644-4200.
