You are invited to come out during Memorial Day weekend for a four-day event and the renaming of the gorilla habitat as “Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D at Campo Gorilla Reserve” to celebrate the release of Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D for Nintendo 3DS as well as bring awareness to the endangered gorillas, whose relatives in the wild face threats such as poaching and habitat loss. The event will be hosted by Nintendo of America and the Los Angeles Zoo and will be packed full of fun and educational activities such as the “Donkey Kong Interactive Experience” which involves the zoo’s family of lowland gorillas.
The animals will receive cardboard barrels (inspired by the ones found in the game) that are filled with treats and that enrich their behavior. Visitors and fans can also play Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D at various kiosks in the zoo and take pictures with the costumed Donkey Kong character.
EVENT DETAILS
WHO: Gorillas, Donkey Kong, zoo visitors and Nintendo video game fans
WHEN: Friday-Monday, May 24-27: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Gorilla feeding experience – Friday-Monday, May 24-27: 12:30 p.m. PT
Press event – Friday, May 24: 9:30 a.m. PT (Media RSVP by 10 a.m. on May 22)
WHERE: Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
VISUALS: Families, kids, Nintendo fans and real-life gorillas taking part in the “Donkey Kong Interactive Experience.” Zoo personnel will give the gorillas cardboard barrels filled with food to interact with. The costumed Donkey Kong character walking around the zoo, taking pictures with zoo visitors and Nintendo fans.Zoo visitors and Nintendo fans playing and enjoying Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D at Nintendo 3DS stations set up in the zoo.
