In the news release, Animal Planet and Cox Invite Providence-Area
Residents and Their Pets to Join in Free Fun When Animal Planet Expo Rolls
into Town Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8 at Goddard Memorial State Park,
issued yesterday, May 21, by ANIMAL PLANET EXPO over PR Newswire, we are
advised by the company that the headline of the release should read, "Animal
Planet and Cox Invite Warwick Residents and Their Pets to Join in Free Fun
When Animal Planet Expo Rolls into Town Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8 at
Goddard Memorial State Park" rather than "... Providence-Area Residents..." as
originally issued inadvertently. Complete, corrected release follows:
Animal Planet and Cox Invite Warwick Residents and Their Pets to Join in Free
Fun When Animal Planet Expo Rolls into Town Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8
at Goddard Memorial State Park
- A Free Event with Interactive Exhibits and Games Offers Excitement for the
Whole Family, Including the Furry Companions! -
PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Animal lovers of all ages have
been flocking to ANIMAL PLANET EXPO, now in its 11th year, to celebrate and
support the connection between people and animals. The award winning traveling
summer tour has entertained, educated and inspired over one million people;
stopping in cities all across the country and this year is no different!
Animal Planet and Cox, plus national sponsors the makers of Fresh Step(R)
litter and Purina(R) and local sponsors Balise Chevrolet of Warwick and
National Grid, invite everyone in the family, including the family pet, to
explore the wonder of wildlife, celebrate the important role animals play on
this planet and to enjoy the experience that is ANIMAL PLANET EXPO. ANIMAL
PLANET EXPO comes to Providence on Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8 from
10 AM to 4 PM at Goddard Memorial State Park, 1095 Ives Road, Warwick, RI.
This year's EXPO will showcase exciting new attractions like the 30 foot
long inflatable "King Croc" slide, all the while promoting animal welfare.
ANIMAL PLANET EXPO enchants and entertains people nationwide, featuring
such spectacular attractions as fur-raising stunts from high-flying Frisbee
dogs, breathtaking exotic live animal presentations, and twists on classic
games such as Pin the Tail on the Puppy and Plink-o. Held in the center of the
venue, Frisbee dog show times are 11 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM and 3:30 PM, but make
sure to get there early to participate in the Planet Green Frisbee toss! Also
held in the center of the grounds are live exotic animal presentations on the
R.O.A.R Stage, bringing some of the world's most striking animals, including
pythons, vultures, and kinkajous, will take place at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1 PM
and 2:30 PM.
New to this year's EXPO, are some pet-friendly features so Fido can join
in on the fun too! Take some time to play with your furry friends at the
Purina(R) Dog Park full of fun activities for dogs of all kinds.
ANIMAL PLANET EXPO is bringing back R.O.A.R with a new twist. This summer
EXPO invites all guests to R.O.A.R. for Saving the Planet, a simple yet
effective way for event attendees to show their support and help be a
spokesperson for the well being of animals and our planet. R.O.A.R is Animal
Planet's nonprofit animal advocacy partnership with leading animal
organizations that encourages people to Reach Out, Act, and Respond in helping
to make the world a better place for animals. Promises can be as simple as
putting aside time everyday to play with the family pet, promoting
conservation, or supporting a favorite wildlife foundation. Also back by
popular demand is the impressive R.O.A.R Stage boasting a 16'x19' LCD video
screen giving all event attendees the chance to watch anything and everything
going on at EXPO no matter where they are on the grounds.
Also returning to this year's tour is the Pet Den, a wonderland of
information sponsored by the makers of Fresh Step(R) litter. The makers of
Fresh Step(R) litter and Providence Animal Rescue League will provide pet
adoption opportunities and helpful information on how to find the perfect pet
for your family in addition to hosting "Ask the Vet" sessions, where pet
owners can meet one-on-one with local veterinarian to ask pet-related
questions.
Another not-to-be-missed attraction at this year's EXPO is the HD Dome
giving visitors the opportunity to experience firsthand the clarity of high-
definition programming from Discovery's family of HD networks including
Discovery Channel HD, TLC HD, Animal Planet HD, Science Channel HD, Planet
Green HD and HD Theater.
Other activity pavilions to go wild for at ANIMAL PLANET EXPO include the
following:
-- Animal House -- Get to know even more live animals, while animal
experts introduce exotic species from around the world.
-- Safari Snaps -- Download the ultimate digital photo of you with a
virtual version of Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin and Dave Salmoni.
-- Bug House -- Find out what all the buzz is about. Discover the world
of bugs and butterflies, and check out the incredible life-size ant
farm.
-- Kids' Zone -- Transform your kids into animals with wildlife face
painting, try the "Happy Gator" obstacle course, or brave a new
addition to this year's EXPO, "King Croc," an inflatable crocodile
slide that is over 30 feet long.
-- Heroes of Animal Planet -- Protect your pet just as the stars of ANIMAL
PRECINCT do by creating your own personalized pet tag.
-- Connection Zone -- Spin the wheel or toss a bean bag for prizes, as
well as experience the latest products and take advantage of special
offers from COX.
-- Spider Mountain -- Climb to new heights on one of EXPO's most popular
attractions, the 20 foot high eco-friendly attraction is one of a kind.
-- Pet Misters and Watering Holes -- Let your pets "chill out" and quench
their thirst on a hot day at the Pet Misters and Watering Holes
provided by Petfinder.com.
Cox will also be on-site to provide valuable information about their most
innovative new products available to consumers.
Check your local listings for Animal Planet on Cox.
Go to http://animal.discovery.com/features/expo/expo.html to find more
information on ANIMAL PLANET EXPO.
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and
entertainment company with more than six million total residential and
commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United
States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and
telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated
wireless services in affiliation with Sprint (NYSE: S). Cox Business is a
full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for
commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance
services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-
sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in
traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities
and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the
Travel Channel. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a
wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com,
www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com.
About Purina(R)
Nestle Purina PetCare promotes responsible pet care, community involvement
and the positive bond between people and their pets. A premiere global
manufacturer of pet products, Nestle Purina PetCare is part of Swiss-based
Nestle S.A., the world's largest food company.
About Fresh Step(R) litter
Fresh Step(R) litter is a part of The Clorox Pet Products Company, a
subsidiary of The Clorox Company, headquartered in Oakland, Calif. Clorox is
a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer products with fiscal year 2007
revenues of $4.8 billion. With 7,600 employees worldwide, the company
manufactures products in two dozen countries and markets them in more than 100
countries. For more information about Clorox, visit www.TheCloroxCompany.com.
For more information about Fresh Step(R) litter, visit freshstep.com.
About Animal Planet Media Enterprises
The world's leading animal entertainment brand, Animal Planet reaches 300
million households in more than 160 countries worldwide with programming
customized in 24 languages. In the United States, Animal Planet Media (APM), a
multi-media business unit of Discovery Communications, connects humans and
animals with rich, deep content via multiple platforms and offers animal
lovers and pet owners access to a centralized online, television and mobile
community for entertainment, information and enrichment. APM consists of the
Animal Planet television network, available in more than 94 million homes in
the US; online assets www.animalplanet.com, the ultimate online destination
for all things animal; the 24/7 broadband channel, Animal Planet Beyond;
Petfinder.com, the #1 pet-related Web property globally that facilitates pet
adoption; PetsIncredible, a major producer and distributor of pet-training
videos and includes web service PetVideo.com; and other media platforms
including a robust Video-on-Demand (VOD) service; mobile content; and
merchandising extensions.
SOURCE ANIMAL PLANET EXPO
Jennifer Abbrecht of Animal Planet Expo, +1-240-662-3821; or Amy Quinn of Cox,
+1-401-615-1185
