$35,000 Annual Grand Prix Horse Show & Kid’s Carnival to Benefit Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
February 1, 2009 – 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

January 21, 2009, Jacksonville, FL – The North Florida Hunter Jumper Association announced its 14th annual Grand Prix International Horse Show and Kid’s Carnival, GallopaZOOla. There will be drawings to win a 40” wide screen, LCD Sony TV (winner can take home that day to watch the Super Bowl) and other great prizes. The event is being held at the Clay County Fairgrounds on State Road 16 on February 1st, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attendees can dance and play games with Radio Disney live; meet Jazoo, the Zoo’s friendly lion mascot, ride ponies, enjoy animal encounters, tour the stables and more. The Outback Steakhouse Luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the funny Celebrity Horse Relay Competition will take place at 1:00 p.m. and the main event, the Grand Prix Horse Jumping Competition, is at 2:00 p.m. Arthur Crofton, WEJZ 96.1 FM radio personality, will be the Master of Ceremonies.

“We are delighted to provide funding from this event to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for the 14th year,” said Hunter Jumper Association President Tony Weight. “We look forward to continuing our support for the Zoo in the years to come.”

GallopaZOOla also includes a silent auction with a large variety of merchandise and Gift Certificates provide by Northeast Florida merchants. Admission to the horse show and kid’s carnival are free, with a $5.00 parking donation. Tickets to the Outback Steakhouse luncheon are on sale online at jacksonvillezoo.org, at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Guest Relations and Membership Offices and on-site at the event. A Family Pack of 4 tickets is $75; Adult tickets are $35; and Children’s tickets are $12. All proceeds go to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. For more information go to jacksonvillezoo.org or call 904-757-2000.