Sponsorship Investment: $2,500

Ranked as one of the biggest summer attendance weekends at the Zoo, Teddy Bear Days draws upwards of 10,000 people. Sponsorship enables local children – many of them economically disadvantaged – to receive admission to the Zoo for only $1 when accompanied by their teddy bear (or other favorite stuffed animal). In addition to being treated to a host of activities, such as face painting, games and parades with costumed characters, kids can submit their teddy bears for "checkups" and minor repairs by medical professionals and volunteers. Advertising and publicity includes print and radio with a media value of $10,000.

For more information, call Jean Gordon 719.633-9925, ext.114, or e-mail jgordon@cmzoo.org.