Iowa Public Television

Iowa Public Television Invites Families to
IPTV Kids’ Day at the Zoo May 29

Kids can meet Buddy from Dinosaur Train, hear a story, do crafts, and more
at the Blank Park Zoo

(Johnston, Iowa)  -- Kids of all ages can meet Buddy, a cautious but curious T-Rex – and see lots of other animals too! – during IPTV Kids’ Day at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Saturday, May 29. Buddy, the star of the new PBS KIDS series Dinosaur Train, will be giving out hugs and posing for photos with fans. Plus, Dan Wardell from the IPTV Kids Clubhouse will be at the Zoo for two interactive story times – at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

            Everyone is invited to this fun day, and the character will be available from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission prices are: adults (ages 13-64) $10.95; kids 3-12 $5.95; and senior citizens (65+) $8.95. Members of Friends of Iowa Public Television can receive free admission for their children when they show the coupon from their May Advance program guide.

Members of Friends are also invited to purchase tickets for a special “Breakfast with the Beasts” at the Zoo on Saturday at 8 and 9 a.m. During the kid-friendly breakfast, families can be the first to meet Buddy and Dan, and take a photo with them. They can also roam the Zoo before it opens, and see some of the animals waking up for the day. Space is limited, so members should call 800-728-2828 for pricing information and to reserve a spot as soon as possible.

For more information about IPTV Kids’ Day at the Zoo, contact Jennifer Konfrst at 515-242-3146 or Jennifer.konfrst@iptv.org.  

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Iowa Public Television is Iowa's statewide public broadcasting network. IPTV provides quality, noncommercial programming to make a difference in the lives of Iowans. As one of the last locally controlled media enterprises in the state, IPTV is committed to telling Iowa's stories like no one else can. Our mission to educate, inform, enrich, and inspire Iowans enables IPTV to present an unequaled array of programs of lasting value to Iowans regardless of where they live or what they can afford. More than 1.5 million viewers a week turn to IPTV for programming that reflects a range of interests for Iowans in all demographic categories. Iowa Public Television offers three programming channels statewide: IPTV, IPTV LEARNS, and IPTV WORLD. Iowa Public Television stations include: Channel 11, Des Moines; Channel 12, Iowa City; Channel 21, Fort Dodge; Channel 24, Mason City; Channel 27, Sioux City; Channel 32, Waterloo; Channel 32, Council Bluffs; Channel 36, Davenport; Channel 36, Red Oak. Information on programming channels, reception, and more can be found at www.iptv.org.