Knott`s Berry Farm Kicks-Off Cartoon Network "GET ANIMATED" Tour

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Tue May 19, 2009 5:15pm EDT

BUENA PARK, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Knott`s Berry Farm and Cartoon Network are partnering to bring the network`s
national "GET ANIMATED" tour to the theme park, Sunday, May 24. The 40-city
tour, now in its fifth year is designed to motivate, energize and educate kids
ages 6-14 about healthy living choices by using the power of Cartoon Network`s
shows and characters. 

At the "Get Animated" Tour, kids will have the opportunity to engage in physical
activities that promote the message of staying active and making smart
nutritional choices. Activities will include a climbing wall, soccer challenge,
bicycle race, filming station capturing games created by kids using a red rubber
playground ball, interactive HOPSport program and basketball drills. All
activities will be themed around Cartoon Network`s line-up of shows including
Ben 10; Alien Force, Chowder, The Marvelous Misadventures ofFlapjack, The Secret
Saturdays and Total Drama Action. 

"We welcome the opportunity to work with Cartoon Network and support them in
their efforts to promote healthy living choices for kids," said Marty Keithley,
Knott`s Berry Farm`s General Manager. "Knott`s Berry Farm has always been a
place where families could have an active and enjoyable day together, this
program provides yet another opportunity for education and fun." 

The "Get Animated" activity area will be open from 12 noon to 6 pm and will be
located inside Knott`s Berry Farm and included with regular admission. 

For more information on all Knott`s has to offer, visit www.knotts.com. 





Knott`s Berry Farm
Michele Wischmeyer or Jennifer Blazey, 714-220-5130 



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