European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 8, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Re or. a p i r a t a asar.w.v1 a Santa s refer weren t the Only animals being fed. A member of the zoo staff gives a group of penguins a of Santa continued from Page 3 and a soft play area with various objects that youngsters can crawl on and through a i to help cover the Cost of Santa s gift youngsters under age 4, who Are admitted free to the zoo must Purchase a voucher for 250 pounds about $4. Youngsters Over age 4 receive the voucher free with their zoo admission of _ _ 2,95 pounds said Julie Austin activity and information officer. Once the visit with Sanata is Complete children can run wild. There Are outdoor play areas numerous a _ landscaped gardens to View and about 1,000 animals to visit. Many of the animals Are housed behind double fences on Large plots of land that allow them to roam free without endangering visitors. The animals include chimpanzees and Black spider monkeys penguins wallabies South american fur seals Llamas arabian camels Snow leopards and cheetahs. There also is a wide Range of reptiles insects and Birds. The zoo also features a pet and farmyard Corner where visitors can feed and pet pygmy goats and a variety of chickens. Also housed in the farm area Are vietnamese potbellied pigs rabbits and Guinea pigs. V. The zoo which is 25 years old is an Independent organization and does not receive government funds to operate according to Julie Ray sales and Public relations officer. A. A a a. A a to help care for the zoo has established an animal adoption program. Annual adoption prices Range front .15 Pound is about $24up to about 150 pounds about $242depending upon the animal. Everyone who adopts an animal receives a certificate acknowledging their adoption and their names Are posted outside the animal s enclosure Ray said Quot people come to see their animal again and again Quot she said. For More information on the program Call 0953887771. A. Adult admission is 4.50 pounds. Croup rates for parties of 15 people or More be booked in Advance Are 3.50 pounds for adults 2.50 pounds for children Over age 4 youngsters under age 4 Are admitted free. All admissions include a ride on Mickey Monkey s super Road train an open air bus that travels around the 25-acre zoo. For frequent visitors season passes Are available at a Cost of 20 pounds for adults 15 years and older 13 pounds for children 5 to 14, and 15 pounds for senior citizens. Family season tickets Cost 56 pounds. To Cap off those special trips to see Santa Christmas dinner parties Are available in the Parrot Pavilion a Quot restaurant. Dinners must Fie booked in Advance and Cost is 2.25 pounds per head Ray said. Each meal comes with an entree French Fries Orange juice and a Christmas Cracker a a party favor that makes a Small bang when opened and has trinkets inside. Adults can choose a meal from the Standard menu. To Book a group or dinner party Call the zoo at 0953887773, ext 237.stripes Magazine december 8, 1994
