Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens Playground Closing for Surfacing Upgrade

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C�Nt V•iiFnyq� William P. Kenoi ;. Mayor. '«r'F�GF •Hh�N Q'Gouutp of'Wa't of i DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961-8311 • Fax (808) 961-8411 NEWS RELEASE October 8, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Clayton S. Houma Director Kenneth J. Van Bergen Deputy Director Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens Playground Closing for Surfacing Upgrade The children's playground equipment at Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens will be closed on Monday, October 13, and remain closed each weekday through Friday, October 24, while the playground surface is upgraded to a synthetic turf safety system. Other areas of the zoo will be kept open and follow the normal operating schedule. To minimize impacts to playground users, the playground will be opened on both Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19. The Department of Parks and Recreation apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the temporary closure and thanks zoo users and the general public for their patience and understanding while the modification work is occurring. Located off of Stainback Highway about five miles south of Hilo, the 12 - acre Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens is the only natural tropical rainforest zoo in the United States. More than 100 palm varieties and 80 animal species can be found at the zoo. Admission is free. For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at 961-8311 or iarmstronq�a hawaiicountgov. -30- County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.