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October 16, 2003
Boo At The Zoo Moved To Oct. 26 To Avoid Conflict With BSU Game
To avoid additional traffic congestion and competition with the San Jose State-Boise State football game on Oct. 25, Boo at the Zoo has been moved to Sunday, Oct. 26. The annual Halloween party, which runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., is sponsored by the Friends of Zoo Boise and the Boise Parks & Recreation Department. Boo at the Zoo and the Bronco football game were both scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25. However, the originally scheduled kickoff time of 6:05 p.m. was shifted to 1 p.m., creating the potential for traffic problems for football fans and zoo visitors.
�We made the decision to move the event because of safety concerns and limited parking in Julia Davis Park,� said Zoo Director Steve Burns. �Zoo Boise regrets the inconvenience to children and families planning to attend on Saturday.�
Zoo Boise has been working closely with Boise State to notify fans and zoo visitors about the new date. �Boise city appreciates the cooperation of Boise State as we try to let people know about the change,� said Mayor Carolyn Terteling-Payne. �We believe the new date will provide a safe experience for children who look forward to this fun event all year.�
�Having both events at the same time would have created major parking problems,� said Boise State spokesman Bob Evancho. �We regret that this scheduling conflict occurred, and we appreciate the willingness of Zoo Boise and the city to move their event to Oct. 26.�
Boo at the Zoo is Zoo Boise�s largest event, attended by an average of 7,000 children annually. Last year it raised $20,000 for zoo operations.
Admission to Boo at the Zoo is free for children age 3 and younger, $2.30 for 4-11, $4.80 for 12-61 and $2.55 for seniors. Friends of Zoo Boise members are admitted free with a pass and photo ID.
For more information, call 384-4125 or visit www.cityofboise.org/parks/zoo.
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Contacts
Amy Stahl
City of Boise Community Relations Coordinator
384-4060, ext. 304Steve Burns
Zoo Boise director
384-4125Media Contact
Bob Evancho
University Relations, Boise State
426-1643
Last reviewed on Thursday, July 21, 2005