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Fox 40: New Immersive Exhibit 'UNEXTINCT' Comes to Sacramento Zoo
Fox 40: New Immersive Exhibit 'UNEXTINCT' Comes to Sacramento Zoo
CBS News: UNEXTINCT at the Sacramento Zoo
Military, Veterans and First Responders Appreciation
Kelsy Long
Goldphish
M 410.50701453
[email protected]
UNEXTINCT at the SacZoo Honors Military & First Responders
Active Military, Veterans and First Responders receive free admission with ID Jan. 12 – 13
Sacramento, CA: UNEXTINCT at the Sacramento Zoo is honoring Active Military, Veterans, and First Responders with two free admission tickets to the nighttime UNEXTINCT exhibit at the zoo on January 12 and 13.
“We are pleased to welcome our service members, first responders and veterans” said Jason Jacobs, Sacramento Zoo Director. “We hope they enjoy our new exhibit and create lasting memories with their friends and family that they can look back on and smile.”
UNEXTINCT runs select dates from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. through March 9. Guests are encouraged to visit UNEXTINCTLIVE.com for tickets and more information. To access the promotion, guests must show their valid Military and First Responder ID.
Media: Contact Kelsy Long to coordinate getting b-roll and/or arranging interviews.
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About the Sacramento Zoo
The Sacramento Zoo is home to nearly 400 native, rare and endangered animals and is one of more than 200 accredited institutions of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Zoo inspires conservation awareness and action through exceptional animal care, education and recreation, and it welcomes an average of 500,000 visitors a year. The Sacramento Zoological Society formed in 1958 to support and raise funds for the zoo that was created in 1927 in William Land Park. In 1970, the Sacramento City Council adopted the name “Sacramento Zoo.” And in 1997, as city funding continued to decrease, the Sacramento Zoological Society assumed responsibility for the Zoo’s management and the majority of its financial support. For additional information visit saczoo.org.
About UNEXTINCT
UNEXTINCT is an all new and original digital nighttime experience where the spirits of animals long extinct, or on the edge of extinction, still roam. Imagined by the teams at Mangolin Creative and SSA Group, UNEXTINCT uses state-of-the-art illusions to transport Guests to hidden realms. Mangolin Creative specializes in immersive experiential design, theme parks, zoos, location based entertainment, and live events. SSA Group provides integrated food, retail, and ticketing solutions to cultural attractions across the nation. For more information visit mangolincreative.com or
thessagroup.com. Book your experience at UNEXTINCTLIVE.com.
Announcement
Kelsy Long
Goldphish
M 410.507.1453
[email protected]
U.S. Company Brings Animals Back from Extinction
UNEXTINCT is a new digital nighttime experience coming to Sacramento Zoo
Sacramento, CA: Beginning December 26, 49 extinct and endangered animals will roam pathways at the Sacramento Zoo.
First of its kind and brought to life by the creative minds of former Disney Imagineers at Mangolin Creative, UNEXTINCT is an immersive nighttime experience using state-of-the-art theatrical effects. Guests will be surprised and delighted as they walk through a realm where the spirits of animals long extinct, or on the edge of extinction, still roam.
“With UNEXTINCT, we are using incredible set work and theatrics to bring a world of colorful illusions and extraordinary wildlife to guests,” said Morgan Richardson, Mangolin Creative Co-Founder and Creative. “UNEXTINCT delivers on the thirst for novel experiences and drives home the idea that we each have the power to make a difference in our own unique way.” Richardson continued, “My personal passion for wildlife remains the driving force behind the entire experience.”
Making its global premiere at the Sacramento Zoo, UNEXTINCT provides guests with an unparalleled experience unlike any they’ve encountered before.
“We are so proud to be the premier location for UNEXTINCT,” said Jason Jacobs, Sacramento Zoo Director. “UNEXTINCT is an incredibly immersive experience of light and sound and offers our guests the chance to see animals they could have only dreamed of seeing before.”
UNEXTINCT runs Thursday – Saturday starting December 26 through March 9 from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit UNEXTINCTLIVE.com. View a live schedule which will be updated to reflect any weather changes.
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About the Sacramento Zoo
The Sacramento Zoo is home to nearly 400 native, rare and endangered animals and is one of more than 200 accredited institutions of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Zoo inspires conservation awareness and action through exceptional animal care, education and recreation, and it welcomes an average of 500,000 visitors a year. The Sacramento Zoological Society formed in 1958 to support and raise funds for the zoo that was created in 1927 in William Land Park. In 1970, the Sacramento City Council adopted the name “Sacramento Zoo.” And in 1997, as city funding continued to decrease, the Sacramento Zoological Society assumed responsibility for the Zoo’s management and the majority of its financial support. For additional information visit saczoo.org.
About UNEXTINCT
UNEXTINCT is an all new and original digital nighttime experience where the spirits of animals long extinct, or on the edge of extinction, still roam. Imagined by the teams at Mangolin Creative and SSA Group, UNEXTINCT uses state-of-the-art theatrical effects to transport Guests to hidden realms. Mangolin Creative specializes in immersive experiential design, theme parks, zoos, location based entertainment, and live events. SSA Group provides integrated food, retail, and ticketing solutions to cultural attractions across the nation. For more information visit mangolincreative.com or thessagroup.com. Book your experience at UNEXTINCTLIVE.com.
