Newly Named Panda Xiao Liwu has 13th Exam at San Diego Zoo

Newly Named Panda Xiao Liwu has 13th Exam at San Diego Zoo

“Little Gift” is Getting Bigger, Comfortable with Caretakers 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Comfortably curled up in a keeper’s lap, the giant panda cub at the San Diego Zoo received his weekly veterinary exam. Initially placed on the floor, Xiao Liwu kept crawling into the laps of keepers, who were happy to accommodate him. It made it… Read the full news article

Holidays Are Extra Sweet At ZooAmerica

ZooAmerica Offers Guests Discounts and Special Programming During the Holiday Season  Hershey, Pa. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park enjoys cooler temperatures for two reasons – guests see greater activity in its animals and it’s a sign that the holiday season is near. During the most wonderful time of the year, visitors to ZooAmerica can enjoy:… Read the full news article

Marriott Deals of the Week

Adopt a Penguin at Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa and Mystic Aquarium are giving guests the ultimate opportunity to adopt… a penguin.  Upon booking, guests will receive an adoption kit that includes a personalized adoption certificate complete with a photo of their African Penguin.  Perfect for the… Read the full news article

Woodland Park Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free zoo admission on Veterans Day, November 11

From Nov. l9-25, Husky and Cougar fans get half off admission to Woodland Park Zoo in celebration of the Apple Cup. Photo Credit: Dennis Dow/Woodland Park Zoo

2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free zoo admission on Veterans Day, November 11 WHAT: Go Dawgs! Go Cougs! Celebrate the Apple Cup with a visit to Woodland Park Zoo and an admission discount. From Nov. 19-25, wear any garb from University of Washington or Washington State University, such as… Read the full news article

DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL: THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS

Vancouver, BC, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dine Out Vancouver Festival is just a few months away, and the kitchen’s already cookin’. Local chefs are dreaming up tantalizing prix fixe menus, hotels are crafting culinary-themed packages and festival organizers are working madly on an events roster that’s guaranteed to be the best in Dine Out history. Info to whet your… Read the full news article

A French affair at Capella Singapore

SINGAPORE, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the series of exciting epicurean adventures taking place during The Vintners’ Tour from 23 to 25 November 2012, The Knolls at Capella Singapore is delighted to bring to local food connoisseurs a culinary treat with Two-Michelin- Starred French celebrity chef Jean-André Charial from the world renowned l’Oustau de… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental, Boston Unveils Exclusive De-Stress Holiday Shopping Package

Hong Kong, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enjoy the spirit of the holiday season without the stress by joining Mandarin Oriental, Boston for a day of decadence and luxury followed by a relaxing shopping experience with the De-Stress Holiday Shopping package. As the only luxury hotel in the Back Bay neighborhood with direct access to Copley Place and… Read the full news article

Woodland Park Zoo’s animal artists practice their painting

A pair of Humboldt penguins practice painting for the annual Holiday Silent Auction held at Woodland Park Zoo. Paintings created by the two penguins and artwork by an Asian elephant will be available for purchase in the zoo’s Education Center Friday, November 16. Entrance to the auction is free with zoo admission. Photo Credit: Ryan Hawk/Woodland Park Zoo

2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Zoo’s animal artists practice their painting  WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo’s animal artists are brushing up on their painting pastimes. A pair of the zoo’s Humboldt penguins and Chai, an Asian elephant, will be creating colorful, original paintings that will be available for purchase during the annual Holiday Silent Auction held at the zoo… Read the full news article

Capella Under the Stars

Welcome the New Year in style at Singapore’s most luxurious New Year’s Eve Party SINGAPORE, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Count down to the New Year in a white wonderland. Singapore’s most sophisticated New Year revelers will be able to dance the night away on a luminous glass dance floor at  Singapore’s most exclusive and exquisite New… Read the full news article

Tamales! Holiday Festival Celebrates a Tasty San Antonio Tradition

Tamales! Holiday Festival Celebrates a Tasty San Antonio Tradition

2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The third annual Tamales! Holiday Festival celebrates San Antonio’s beloved holiday staple, the tamale. Tamales! will be held at the Pearl Brewery on Saturday, December 1, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. More than 35 tamale vendors will feature tamales ranging from traditional San Antonio classics to unusual Latin American to sweet,… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou Recommends 10 Cool Ways to Get to Know Guangzhou

Pearl River night cruise

Guangzhou, China – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The concierge team at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou recommends their top ten attractions and activities in Guangzhou. 1. Soar to the top of the Canton Tower Just across the Pearl River from Four Seasons, the Canton Tower is a 600 metre (1,968 foot) spire that has been nicknamed “the supermodel” for its narrow hourglass silhouette…. Read the full news article

STILL FREE AND BRIGHTER THAN EVER — ZOOLIGHTS DAZZLES AT THE NATIONAL ZOO

SPEEDWELL FOUNDATION CONSERVATION CAROUSEL AND SNOWLESS ZOO TUBING NEW THIS YEAR 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — ZooLights — powered by Pepco — at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is wilder than ever this year and a perfect holiday event for everyone in the family! The annual lights festival, hosted by Friends of the National Zoo, is 25 nights—longer… Read the full news article

Holidays Are Sweeter In Hershey

The Sweetest Place on Earth Celebrates the Most Wonderful Time of the Year  Hershey, Pa. – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everything’s sweeter in Hershey – even the holidays – and in November and December, visitors to Hershey will enjoy holiday fun and surprises during Christmas In Hershey. The town-wide celebration lasts throughout the holiday season and… Read the full news article

2012 Maldives Game Fishing Challenge Offers Adrenalin-Packed Sport in Paradise

2012 Maldives Game Fishing Challenge Offers Adrenalin-Packed Sport in Paradise

2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maldives Game Fishing Association (MGFA) has today announced entries are open for the second Maldives Game Fishing Challenge from 23 to 26 November. Set in the pristine waters of North and South Male’, and Vaavu atolls, this year’s event is bound to enthrall all levels of angler over three action-packed days… Read the full news article

Whale Watching Four Seasons Resort Maui Style Set for Winter Season 2012-13

Whale Watching Four Seasons Resort Maui Style Set for Winter Season 2012-13

Even migrating humpback whales know Maui’s only Forbes Five-Star Resort is the best place to visit for vacation to Hawaii Hawaii, Maui, U.S.A. – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announces this season’s first sightings of the majestic, acrobatic humpback whales singing their amazing songs in the warm, deep blue Pacific Ocean visible… Read the full news article

ORANGUTAN CARING WEEK AT ZOO ATLANTA

2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The spotlight’s on saving Asia’s red apes, November 11-17 WHO: Zoo Atlanta joins a global coalition of zoos and conservation organizations in celebrating Orangutan Caring Week, observed around the world beginning on November 11. On November 11 and 17, Zoo Atlanta animal care professionals will host special activities centered on the irreplaceable red apes of… Read the full news article

Metrolink’s 16th Annual Holiday Toy Express kicks off 2012 holiday season, Friday, Nov. 16

Festive train making 42 stops across region in November and December LOS ANGELES – 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metrolink rings in the holidays with the Holiday Toy Express, Santa’s glittering train, debuting on Friday, Nov. 16 at Los Angeles Union Station, hosted by Metro. The official kickoff is on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. in San… Read the full news article

Jet Airways operates Flight of Fantasy on the occasion of Children’s Day

Operates joy ride for over 100 children from six NGOs  MUMBAI, 2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier airline, on the occasion of Children’s Day, operated its annual ‘Flight of Fantasy’ for over 100 children from marginalized sections and those with special needs. As part of its annual community service initiative, Jet Airways gave these children… Read the full news article

NEW AND INSIGHTFUL JOURNEYS ABOARD ORIENT-EXPRESS’ TRAINS & CRUISES IN 2013

2012-11-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Those looking for the ultimate journey of a lifetime will find inspiration from Orient-Express, as it reveals new and exciting trips across its trains and cruises for 2013. New fascinating voyages and detailed itineraries are on offer aboard each train and cruise, from cruising along the stunning rivers in France and Myanmar,… Read the full news article

Walking in a Winter Wildlights Land at the Columbus Zoo

POWELL, Ohio – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — We’ve decked the halls, trees and everything but the animals with millions of LED lights for the 24th annual Wildlights display, efficiently powered AEP Ohio, beginning Nov. 16, 2012. With a newly energized Global Celebrations Holiday Light Show, Wildlights will delight guests of all ages. New attractions and old… Read the full news article

PHOTO RELEASE: EIGHT TENTACLED SNAKES BORN AT THE SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO FOR FIRST TIME IN 11 YEARS

2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The newest additions at the Reptile Discovery Center at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo were a surprise even to the keepers: eight tentacled snakes, born Oct. 21 to parents that have not produced viable young in the four years the Zoo has had them, despite breeding attempts. Tentacled snakes are aquatic, produce live young and… Read the full news article

Saint Louis Zoo – U.S. Bank Wild Lights

Saint Louis Zoo - U.S. Bank Wild Lights

Walk on the Wild Side! 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stroll through the Saint Louis Zoo’s enchanting holiday wonderland and enjoy thousands of colorful lights, animated light displays and seasonal sounds. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, Nov. 23 to Dec. 23, 2012 Nov. 23-25; Nov. 30-Dec. 2; Dec. 7-9; Dec. 14-16; Dec. 21-23 Nightly,… Read the full news article

Trek the Americas with Lincoln Park Zoo Registration Coming Up for Spring Break Camp 2013

Chicago – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The leaves may be falling across Chicago, but Lincoln Park Zoo has spring on the brain. Spring Break, that is. The zoo is pleased to announce its first-ever weeklong Spring Break Camp, and early registration is just around the corner. Open registration kicks off on the Lincoln Park Zoo website on Thursday, November 8,… Read the full news article

Saint Louis Zoo Awards 2012

Saint Louis Zoo Awards 2012

SAINT LOUIS ZOO CONSERVATION AWARD GOES TO DR. JEFF BRIGGLER, MISSOURI CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT Dr. and Mrs. David Perkins, U.S. Bank and Fox Family Foundation also honored 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2012 Saint Louis Zoo Conservation Award went to Dr. Jeff Briggler, Herpetologist for the Missouri Department of Conservation. Over the past decade, his work with Missouri’s amphibians and… Read the full news article

San Diego Zoo Giant Panda Turns 100-days Old, Has 12th Veterinary Exam

Cub’s Name to be Announced at Public Ceremony Nov. 13 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Keeper Liz Simmons carries out the San Diego Zoo’s youngest giant panda this morning for his weekly exam. Veterinary staff took all the usual weights and measurement and the cub continues to get bigger and heavier. The male panda weighed 9.2 pounds… Read the full news article

Zoo Atlanta, PO THE GIANT PANDA TURNS 2!

2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Keepers present the final panda ice cake of the year WHAT: Po the panda cub turned 2 on Saturday, November 3, with a festive finale for giant panda birthday season at Zoo Atlanta. Not to be outdone by the elaborate birthday extravaganzas presented to other members of his family earlier this fall, Po’s human caregivers… Read the full news article

The Leading Hotels of the World Offers Guest Great Cold Weather Diversions

Skating, Bobsledding and Golfing in a Winter Wonderland NEW YORK, NY – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The air may be turning cooler, and the days are growing shorter, but those aren’t good reasons to stay indoors! As the calendar turns inexorably toward the close of 2013, now is a great time to make plans for a winter holiday,… Read the full news article

TORONTOLAND: A GIFT TO YOU THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

TORONTO,  2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Torontoland awaits you as it bustles with holiday-themed activities, events, and outdoor displays everyone can enjoy. Explore Toronto and all it has to offer with Tourism Toronto’s plethora of Torontoland hotel packages, from Hotel & Parking or Breakfast to Romantic Holiday, Family Holiday and even the Girls Night Out package. Starting at just $124… Read the full news article

Discover Santa’s Secret Garden at Hershey Gardens

Hershey, Pa. — 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — This December, Hershey Gardens will introduce a new family event for the holiday season. An array of children’s activities will link a traditional Christmas celebration with a message that shares the importance of taking care of each other and the green earth. Santa’s Secret Garden will be held Fridays… Read the full news article

Nevada’s American Indian culture takes center stage in November

Explore American Indian culture, from creation stories to modern-day life, this November in Nevada 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The state is home to three major American Indian tribes — Washoe, Paiute and Western Shoshone — all with rich and nuanced histories and traditions to share. Recognizing the contributions of American Indians, Gov. Brian Sandoval has proclaimed… Read the full news article