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PENGUIN LOVERS UNITE

DELTA DENTAL WINTER ZOO

By Cassie January 13, 2013
What do penguins like to do on a cold winter day? Take a stroll outside, of course! When temperatures go below 50 degrees on Sundays, several king and gentoo penguins that reside indoors will venture outdoors at 2 p.m. for Penguin Parade presented by North Star Frozen Treats. They'll be waddling down the path from the exit of P&P Provisions gift shop to the entrance of Penguin & Puffin Coast for about 30 minutes. The parade will feature a grand marshal—the very congenial mascot, Norton the North Star Penguin (Sundays, Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m)
           
On Sunday, Feb. 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., join the Zoo for the best family Mardi Gras celebration in town. Delta Dental Mardi Gras includes mask making, jugglers, beads, live music and more. Turn your child's wagon or stroller into a Mardi Gras parade float, and join in the parade through the Zoo at 3 p.m. led by the Zoo’s costumed characters and Delta Dental's Tooth Wizard, Panda and PlaqueMan.
 
Delta Dental’s characters will also star in Land of Smiles stage show in The Living World at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. each week (no 3 p.m. show on February 3). Land of Smiles entertains and educates children on the importance of maintaining good oral health habits, eating healthy foods and engaging in active play. Each child attending the show will receive a free goodie bag containing dental health supplies to help put them on track for a lifetime of healthy smiles.
           
Admission to the Zoo and Winter Zoo activities is free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All activities and games are designed for kids aged 2-10. No reservations are needed. The Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
           
Winter Zoo is sponsored by Delta Dental of Missouri and North Star Frozen Treats, with support provided by Radio Disney AM 1260.