An Eco-friendly "Hybrid-ice" Skating Rink at Los Angeles Zoo

By Elizabeth Leider

Los Angeles, CA - For the first time ever, you can skate your way into the holidays at the Los Angeles Zoo! On December 11, 2009, a skating rink will be added to the holiday celebrations already in full swing at the L.A. Zoo! Enjoy a session of skating fun (for a nominal fee) on our eco-friendly "hybrid-ice" skating rink.

At just $5 a session, the skating rink is a welcomed addition to the Zoo's annual holiday celebration, Reindeer Romp, where patrons can visit Santa's reindeer and enjoy other festive activities through January 3, 2010!

If your kids want to have a wild time during their winter break, send them to L.A. Zoo’s Winter ZooCamp! Running daily from December 28, 2009 through January 1, 2010, from 9 a.m. to

3 p.m., children ages four through nine can go ape over the Zoo’s exciting animals! ZooCamp is filled with fun and educational activities like viewing animal feedings. Youngsters can also participate in crafts, games, activities and tours that explore concepts about and inspire care for animals and the natural world. Kids can be enrolled for the entire week or for individual days. For those working parents, they can also enroll their children in extended care hours in the morning and evening. For more information and prices, please call (323) 644-4211.

WHAT: Skating Rink: Dec. 11, 2009 – Jan. 10, 2010; ages five and up

Reindeer Romp: Nov. 26, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010; all ages

Winter ZooCamp: Dec. 28, 2009 – Jan. 1, 2010; ages four through nine

WHERE: Los Angeles Zoo

5333 Zoo Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90027

The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is located in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways. Admission is $13 for adults and $8 for children ages 2 to 12. The Zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For information, call (323) 644-4200 or visit the L. A. Zoo Web site at www.lazoo.org.

To view Los Angeles Zoo's web page on Zoo and Aquarium Visitor, go to:  http://www.zandavisitor.com/forumtopicdetail-7-Los_Angeles_Zoo_&_Botanical_Gardens