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"Penguin Awareness Day Poster Contest at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo"

September 12, 2014
Draw a fun picture of African penguins that we can use on a poster to spread the word about this important day and the extra activities happening at the Zoo that day. All monies raised during this event will be donated to SANCCOB (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds). SANCCOB is a leader in the conservation of African penguins and other threatened seabirds.
ART GUIDELINES: 
- Be creative – remember – these are warm weather penguins
- Artwork must be on an 8.5 X 11 inch piece of WHITE paper.
- Submissions should include the following contact information: Artist's Name, Age, School Name, School Mailing Address, and Email Address
  of Teacher Submitting.
- Submissions should be dropped off at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo ticket booth or mailed to: 
        Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo
        Attn: Education: Poster Contest
       1101 West Sligh Ave
        Tampa, FL 33604
   
Please make sure the envelope is marked: "Education: Poster Contest."
- Contest Deadline: Monday, September 8, 2014
 
WINNING PRIZE FOR THE PARTICIPANT:
- Drawing will be included in electronic promotions for African Penguin Awareness Day
- 4 tickets for admission into Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo
- An up-close penguin experience for up to 4 guests
 
THE REVIEW PROCESS:
- Posters will be reviewed September 15-19, 2014
- Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo representative will contact the winning participant on Monday, September 22, 2014
- Penguin experience prize must be scheduled on African Penguin Awareness Day, October 11, 2014

The above information was provided by Lowry Zoo.