Animal lovers, unite! This week is National Zoo Keeper Week, a national tribute to recognize Zoo keepers, aquarists, and the animal care professionals in our nation’s zoological parks and aquariums.
To celebrate, The Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx Zoo is hosting an exciting sweepstakes, which you can enter here! We thought you might like to enter and share it with your readers.
The Grand Prize is a New York City weekend, which includes a seriously fabulous itinerary:
- A 2-night hotel stay
- VIP tour of the Bronx Zoo
- Tickets to Broadway’s The Lion King
- Dinner at a premiere Southern-style barbecue restaurant
More information on the prizes:
Grand Prize
Bronx Zoo VIP Tour: Embark on an adventure 200 million years in the making with the Bronx Zoo! Take a ride through Dinosaur Safari where you’ll experience more than 20 life size animatronic dinosaurs. In addition, receive a private VIP tour of the park, be treated to lunch and be sent on your way with special Bronx Zoo merchandise. Package includes a one year Premium memberships which provides a full year of fun and adventure with free admission to all five WCS parks; Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and Queens Zoo.
THE LION KING: More than 60 million people around the world have come to discover the thrill, the majesty, the truly one-of-a-kind musical that is THE LION KING. And there’s no better place to experience this landmark entertainment event than in the city where it all began. Join us at the Minskoff Theatre, in the heart of Times Square, and discover the pride of New York.
The Milford: Enjoy a 2-night stay in the newly transformed The Milford NYC. The hotel is surrounded by 24 theaters and the excitement and energy of Times Square. We are ready to welcome you to discover, work and play in New York and create your own stories and moments to remember.
Virgil’s BBQ: Satisfy you Dino-sized appetite at Virgil’s Real Barbeque! Receive a $100 gift card and enjoy some Southern hospitality and down –home cooking right in the heart of Times Square!
Museum of Nat’l History: Receive a Family Prize Pack from the American Museum of Natural History, including 4 (four) all-access tickets to the Museum’s 45 permanent halls, Hayden Planetarium Space Show, IMAX movie and newest exhibition, Whales: Giants of the Deep. Winners will also receive a copy of Windows on Nature, the behind-the-scenes book detailing how the Museum’s world-famous dioramas came to be, fusing art and science to capture life in the wild, and Dinosaurs in the Attic, a chronicle of the Museum’s early expeditions, discoveries, and scientific minds.
Runners-Up Prizing
Wildlife Conservation Society Premium Membership – One runner up will receive a free Premium Membership that offers free admission for a year to Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, New York Aquarium, Prospect Park Zoo and Queens Zoo.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar: A family of four will receive a FREE dinner, once a month for one year! Enjoy extraordinary food and drink in a friendly atmosphere!
Carvel: Get a $50 Carvel gift card and cool off at your local Carvel Ice Cream Shoppe with the dessert of your choosing! Don’t forget to bring home a treat for everyone when you receive a FREE Dinosaur Egg Cake.
Happy Family: Enjoy a Happy Family prize pack consisting of a branded tote bag and bay t-shirt, cookbooks with easy and delicious recipes, and a selection of Happy Family Organic treats, such as, puffs, pouches, meal bowls, and more! This prize pack is over $125 in value.
OshKosh B’gosh: Receive a $100 gift card from one of the most trusted kids clothing brands, OshKosh B’gosh! Sizes 0-12. Made for fun. Built to last.
Simon & Schuster: Get lost in the prehistoric world of Dinosaurs with this special Dinosaur Book Prize Pack from Simon & Schuster!