You’ve probably heard of Flat Stanley, the popular children’s book series authored by Jeff Brown. And, you’ve maybe even been involved with a Flat Stanley-type game at your child’s school ie) each person gets him for a week and takes pictures of their adventures.
But have you heard of flat KC Nikita?!? In preparation of the polar bear’s return to Kansas City, flat KC Nikita is being introduced. The Kansas City Zoo is encouraging families to take photos of flat KC Nikita around the metro. You can then enter them into the Nikita Tour Guide Contest!
Create your flat KC Nikita polar bear at the Zoo this Saturday during the Kids Fun Fest from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or develop your own big white bear at home. Take your flat KC Nikita around the city to your favorite locations or with your favorite celebrities, snap some photographs and mail or email them to the Kansas City Zoo, marketing@fotzkc.org.
Flat KC Nikita Tour Guide Contest pictures will be displayed in the Zoo’s lobby during the month of May for voting by zoo visitors. The winner of the contest will be invited to the ribbon cutting ceremony opening the new exhibit! Get creative– this is a great opportunity to visit some of the metro’s best locations and hot spots! You can have flat Nikita accompany you to your favorite museum, restaurant, sporting event or special event. Have Fun!!!
All of this is to get everyone excited for the Zoo’s $10 million polar bear exhibit, opening this summer. The exhibit features a 140,000 gallon pool, surrounded by glaciers, and Nikita, the 800-pound male polar bear. This will be such an awesome addition to our zoo! And, if you sign up now for a Friends of the Zoo (FOTZ) membership, you will have the opportunity to get an up-close sneak peak of the polar bears on April 10, 2010. Better yet? You’ll also get FREE admission to the zoo through March 31, 2011. You heard that right!!! A family FOTZ membership is only $79. This is an incredible deal! For an extra $30, your family will enjoy unlimited rides on the train, tram and carousel– all year long! FOTZ members also enjoy FREE or discounted admission to over 150 zoos and aquariums throughout the country.
He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. He knows when you’ve been bad or good…well, you know the drill. For those of us using Santa as a bribe/threat/gentle reminder for good behavior this month, we’ve put together a list of local Kansas City appearances the jolly old elf will be making.
Confession time. Halloween is NOT my favorite holiday.
