May 31, 2002 1 min read

PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium needs the help of children 12 years of age and under to find the perfect name for the Zoo’s Scuba Diver Mascot. The winning name will be announced during the WSHH 99.7 FM Children’s Fest on Saturday, June 8, and the child whose creative and unique mascot name is chosen will win a prize pack including a guided zoo tour with 10 of his or her friends. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday. To receive an official entry form, call 412-365-2538 or mail your name, age, telephone number and address on a sheet of paper along with your mascot name to Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, One Wild Place, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206. Entries can also be faxed to 412-365-2537. Conveniently accessible from all sides of the city, the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is open every day but Dec. 25. For directions, hours, ticket and group sales information, call 412-665-3640. Members visit the zoo & aquarium for free. Call 412-365-2534 for membership information. Visit the zoo’s Web site at www.pittsburghzoo.com.