Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens Teams Up with Keebler® to Celebrate the Magic of Stripes this Halloween Season
Play Find the Stripes Zoo Scavenger Hunt for a Chance to Win Annual Family Zoo Membership & Exclusive Zoo Experience
 

Jacksonville, FL– Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens and Keebler® invite families on an exciting scavenger hunt this fall season to celebrate the launch of the new, Halloween-inspired Keebler Spookie Fudge Stripes™ cookies. In addition to our Spooktacular event, visitors can explore the frights and sights of our striped animals, collecting fun facts about their unique patterns for a chance to win a grand prize. Plus, participants may encounter a treat with its own special stripes, Fudge Stripes cookies, for free sampling while supplies last.

To join the fun, visitors simply scan the QR code on scavenger hunt signage throughout the zoo. They will be prompted to find the zoo’s striped animals and log their discoveries for a chance to win annual memberships to Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens and an exclusive Behind the Scenes Animal Encounter for the whole family.

"At Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens, we are always looking for ways to make visits extra special for our guests,” said Nikki Smith, Chief Philanthropy and Marketing Officer. "This collaboration with Keebler is the perfect blend of Halloween spirit and family fun. Together, we’re making stripes the star of scary season!”

"We believe the best adventures happen when families explore together,” said Kelly Flaherty, Brand Marketing, Keebler Fudge Stripes. "This Halloween, we're inviting families to discover our new Spookie Fudge Stripes cookies in stores and uncover the wild world of striped animals alongside other zoo Halloween traditions.”

Pick up Keebler Spookie Fudge Stripes cookies at retailers nationwide and head to OpenForMagic.com to unlock even more Halloween fun right from home.

For more information on Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens please visit our website.


About Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens
For over 100 years, Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has aimed to inspire the discovery and appreciation of wildlife through innovative experiences. Starting in 1914 with an animal collection of one red deer fawn, the Zoo now has more than 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,000 species of plants, boasting the largest botanical garden in Northeast Florida. Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a nonprofit organization and a portion of every ticket sold goes to the over 35 conservation initiatives Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens supports around the world and in NE Florida. JZBG is proud to be an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. For more information, visit jacksonvillezoo.org.

About Keebler® 
The Keebler Elves make more than 30 varieties of delicious cookies and sweet treats made from quality ingredients, including the classic Fudge Stripes™, Chips Deluxe®, Sandies® and more. Ernie and the Elves bring magic to family moments by delighting cookie lovers. Keebler® cookies are available at mass, grocery, and convenience stores nationwide. For additional information, please visit Keebler.com and stay connected with Keebler on social (Instagram, Facebook, X, Pinterest and YouTube).

About Ferrero® 
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies, with over 35 iconic brands sold in more than 170 countries. The Ferrero Group brings joy to people around the world with much-loved treats and snacks including Nutella®, Kinder®, Tic Tac®, and Ferrero Rocher®. More than 47,000 employees are passionate about helping people celebrate life's special moments. The Ferrero Group's family culture, now in its third generation, is based on dedication to quality and excellence, heritage and a commitment to the planet and communities in which we operate.

Ferrero entered the North American market in 1969 and has grown to more than 5,400 employees in 15 plants and warehouses, and eight offices in North America across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. It has expanded its presence and portfolio with the addition of iconic brands such as Butterfinger®, CRUNCH®, Keebler®, Famous Amos®, Mother's Cookies®, and other distinctive cookie and chocolate brands. Follow @FerreroNACorp on Twitter and Instagram. wwww.ferreronorthamerica.com.

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