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THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO OFFERS
VIRTUAL MOTHER’S DAY GREETINGS…
FROM THE ANIMALS, WITH LOVE
MILWAUKEE, WI –Share a personalized Mother’s Day virtual greeting from the Milwaukee County Zoo featuring one of nature’s best mothers!
The virtual greetings are a unique way to show the moms and loved ones how much you care and help protect animal moms in the wild. Part of the proceeds (10%) will benefit the Missing Orangutan Mothers (M.O.M) campaign. For more information on orangutan conservation, visit the website at www.redapes.org.
For a one-of-a-kind virtual greeting, choose from one of the following animals to send your special message:
- Orangutan – Swing on in to tell mom how much she means!
- Snow Leopard – Tell your mom she’s the cat’s meow!
- Octopus – Send an 8-armed hug to the one who means the world to you!
VIRTUAL GREETING DETAILS:
–Purchase your virtual greeting on the Zoo’s website milwaukeezoo.org; the cost: $25 per greeting.
–After the greeting is booked, a confirmation email will be sent with an online form to complete, which includes all the details necessary to create your message.
–A 30-second (or longer) video will be created with animal care staff relaying your message and the featured animal displaying a special behavior.
–On or before May 6th, an email with a link will be sent to download your video. You can either email the video itself or send the link to the recipient. The video will be available for 14 days to download from the link sent.
–Unless the greetings sell out beforehand, the final day to order a Mother’s Day greeting is April 30th at 5 p.m. (Central Standard Time).
MOTHER’S DAY VIRTUAL GREETINGS
QUICK FACTS:
What should I expect from a virtual greeting?
In your video, the animal care staff will introduce themselves and the featured animal, share your message, and add some fun facts about the animal.
How long are the videos?
Videos are about 30-seconds long or more. It varies slightly depending on your request.
How do I request a Mother’s Day greeting?
You can purchase your greeting on the Zoo’s website. Select one of the three animals that you’d like featured in your video. Once you complete your purchase, you will receive an email with an online form to complete with the necessary information. The link to your video should be delivered by May 6th. Please be aware that animal care staff may not be able to deliver your message word for word. It will be tailored to best fit the greeting format.
How far in advance should I order a Mother’s Day greeting?
We advise that you order your greeting as soon as possible due to the limited filming availability per animal. Greetings will be available for purchase on the Zoo’s website until April 30th at 5 p.m. (Central Standard Time), unless they sell out first.
Will the video be delivered to the intended recipient for me?
The requested video will be delivered to the person who made the request, not the intended recipient. The person making the request will be responsible for sharing the video with their intended recipient.
How will videos be delivered?
The person who made the request will receive an email when the Mother’s Day greeting is ready. Included in the email will be a link to download your video through Google Drive.
For further information on the Mother’s Day Virtual Greetings, please visit the Zoo’s website at Milwaukeezoo.org or call the Marketing Department at 414.256.5466.