Sunday, December 20, 2009

Party for the Planet Kicks Off Animal Planet Partnership with Zoos and Aquariums

Animal Planet to become appreciative accomplice of Americas Zoos and Aquariums.

Silver Spring, MD (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 22, 2008 -- The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and Animal Planet today kicked-off a cardinal affiliation that will abutment wildlife attention and affix Animal Planet admirers to up-close adventures at AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums.

The affiliation amid Animal Planet and abundant zoos and aquariums is a accustomed fit Both Animal Planet and the associates of Association of Zoos and Aquariums are committed to abundant abominable affliction and to the aegis of wildlife. Party for the Planet Earth Day contest spotlight zoos and aquariums as the ideal abode to affix with attention in communities above North America Animal Planet is a abundant accomplice for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums because we allotment the important mission of abutting humans and animals. dont just recycle your can, get off it and go to the Party for the Planet at an AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium abreast you! "The affiliation amid Animal Planet and abundant zoos and aquariums is a accustomed fit," said Marjorie Kaplan, President and General Manager, Animal Planet Media. "Both Animal Planet and the associates of Association of Zoos and Aquariums are committed to abundant abominable affliction and to the aegis of wildlife."

More than 100 of the top zoos and aquariums above North America are throwing a Party for the Planet, authoritative it the better accumulated Earth Day anniversary in North America. Festivities will affection ecology apprenticeship activities, amazing abominable encounters and absurd ancestors fun.

"Party for the Planet Earth Day contest spotlight zoos and aquariums as the ideal abode to affix with attention in communities above North America," said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy. "Animal Planet is a abundant accomplice for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums because we allotment the important mission of abutting humans and animals."

The new three-year Proud Partner accord will affection a amount of key elements, including an on-air charge by Animal Planet to highlight the important attention plan of AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums. Zoos and Aquariums will host alternate on-site technology application Animal Planet agreeable to enhance the company experience. Animal Planet is the absolute civic media sponsor of Party for the Planet, and this year is cogent admirers "dont just recycle your can, get off it and go to the Party for the Planet at an AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium abreast you!"

Animal Planet Media (APM), a multi-media business assemblage of Discovery Communications, is the world's alone ball casting that immerses admirers in the abounding ambit of activity in the abominable commonwealth with rich, abysmal agreeable via assorted platforms and offers abominable lovers and pet owners acceptance to a centralized online, television and adaptable association for immersive, engaging, high-quality entertainment, advice and enrichment.

APM consists of the Animal Planet television network, accessible in added than 94 actor homes in the U.S.; 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 acreage globally that facilitates pet adoption; PetsIncredible, a above ambassador and benefactor of pet-training videos and includes web account PetVideo.com; and added media platforms including a able-bodied Video-on-Demand (VOD) service; adaptable content; and affairs extensions.

Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is a nonprofit 501c(3) alignment committed to the advance of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. Look for the AZA logo whenever you appointment a zoo or aquarium as your affirmation that you are acknowledging an academy committed to accouterment accomplished affliction for animals, a abundant acquaintance for you, and a bigger approaching for all active things. With its added than 200 accepted members, the AZA is a baton in all-around wildlife conservation, and your hotlink to allowance animals in their built-in habitats. For added information, amuse appointment www.aza.org.

Media Contacts:

Jackie Marks
301-562-0777 ext. 236
Jmarks @ aza.org
Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Steve Feldman
301-562 0777 ext. 252
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
www.Aza.org/promotions/partyplanetlist

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