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Introducing
Dallas Zoo Lights,
a
Bright New Holiday Celebration
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Dallas Zoo
Lights Presented by Reliant
will be a
must-see on your holiday to-do list
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Dallas,
TX – September 2017 / Newsmaker Alert / The
Dallas Zoo will debut a new seasonal
tradition starting this November, hosting its inaugural holiday celebration
– Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by Reliant. This kicks off a three-year relationship
with the electricity and home services provider as the signature sponsor
of the Dallas Zoo Lights event.
Dallas
Zoo Lights Presented by Reliant will transform the Dallas Zoo into a winter
wonderland with nearly one million twinkling lights that illuminate the
night sky throughout the holiday season.
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Spanning
33 select nights from Nov. 17 through Jan. 2, guests can stroll along a
path that covers 25 acres within the Zoo, enjoying an array of light-wrapped
trees, overhead and hanging light displays, lighted 2-D decorations, and
fantastic 3-D light sculptures. Various lighted vignettes throughout the
Zoo will give you the feeling of being transported from an African watering
hole within the Zoo to a holiday candy land at the North Pole.
“We
are thrilled to announce we’re teaming up with Reliant to bring a distinctive
event like Dallas Zoo Lights to the community this holiday season,” said
Gregg Hudson, Dallas Zoo president and CEO. “This is an opportunity for
everyone to experience the Zoo in a whole different light, and we’re so
grateful Reliant is joining forces with us to start this new holiday tradition.
From the dazzling light displays to the nightly holiday entertainment,
we’re excited to share our holiday spirit with guests from near and far.”
Designed
as an event for all ages, Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by Reliant will feature:
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holiday
music performances,
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a special
holiday light show set to music, running multiple times during the evening,
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tasty
winter treats for kids and adults (including gourmet donuts, cookies, hot
chocolate, and holiday crafted adult beverages),
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crafts
and activities for the kids,
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great
locations for fun holiday family photos, and
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a carousel
and mini-train rides, each lit up by holiday lights.
“The holidays
are one of our favorite times of year at Reliant. That’s why we’re excited
to bring a new family tradition to Dallas with Zoo Lights,” said Elizabeth
Killinger, president of Reliant. “No one knows how to light up the night
like Reliant, and we look forward to Zoo Lights bringing out the very best
of the holiday season.”
Beginning
Nov. 17, Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by Reliant is open every Friday through
Sunday, as well as select weeknights. The event will be closed on Dec.
24 and 25. This unique holiday event is free with regular Zoo admission,
meaning guests can come during the day to walk around and see the animals,
and stay for the holiday celebration at night for no additional charge.
Guests can also come just for the lighted holiday festivities, which are
scheduled from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. each evening of Dallas Zoo Lights. A special
Dallas Zoo Lights event calendar will be available soon on DallasZoo.com
with details about dates, nightly entertainment, and other activities,
so you can plan your visit.
Follow
the most recent news about the Dallas Zoo on:
Blog:
ZooHoo.DallasZoo.com
Facebook:
Facebook.com/DallasZoo
Instagram,
Twitter: @DallasZoo
YouTube:
YouTube.com/user/DallasZooTube
Web:
DallasZoo.com
About
the Dallas Zoo
The
Dallas Zoo is dedicated to conservation and saving wildlife and wild places.
Named one of the nation’s Top 10 Zoos by USA Today, it is the largest zoological
experience in Texas. The zoo has been accredited continuously by the Association
of Zoos & Aquariums for 32 years, and features a 106-acre park, thousands
of animals, and an education department that offers programs for all ages.
The zoo is located at 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35 at Marsalis) and
is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit
DallasZoo.com or call 469-554-7500.
About
Reliant
Reliant
brings electricity, smart energy solutions and home services to business
and residential customers across Texas. Reliant is part of NRG Energy,
Inc. (NYSE: NRG), a Fortune 500 company that is at the forefront of changing
how people think about, buy and use energy. Backed by a diverse portfolio
of nearly 140 power generating facilities that can support millions of
homes and businesses nationwide, NRG’s retail companies, including Reliant,
deliver electricity and home security services and serve almost 3 million
customers in 10 states and the District of Columbia. NRG retail brands
collectively are the largest providers of electricity in Texas. For more
information about Reliant products and services, please visit Reliant.com
and connect with Reliant on Facebook at Facebook.com/ReliantEnergy
and Twitter @reliantenergy.
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Media
Contacts:
The
Dallas Zoo
Lydia
Jennings
469-554-7427
(office) or 772-834-7169 (cell)
Communications
Manager
or
Reliant
Megan
Talley
713-537-2160
(office) or 713-816-8029 (cell)
Communications
Specialist |