Topic: Donkey Kong Visits the LA Zoo for Memorial Day Weekend

[SurfingPikachu]

Nintendo makes an aPEEL to the animal kingdom.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34208

Nintendo has teamed up with the Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Garden to celebrate the launch of Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. From May 24 to 27, visitors to the zoo can participate in various themed activities and demo the game.

For the Memorial Day weekend event, the gorilla reserve will be temporarily renamed the “Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D at the Campo Gorilla Reserve” and will feature a special interactive experience where visitors can watch LA Zoo staff feed the gorillas from Donkey Kong themed giant cardboard barrels. Photo opportunities with Donkey Kong himself and GameStop coupons for $5 off the game will also be offered.

“Our gorillas have never had a visit from a celebrity of Donkey Kong’s stature,” said John R. Lewis, director of the Los Angeles Zoo. “All the planned activities for the weekend fit perfectly in line with the family-friendly environment of the zoo, as well as bring awareness to the animals in the gorilla reserve.”

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D launches on May 24 and features a new mode, eight new levels, and revamped 3D graphics for the Nintendo 3DS.

The LA Zoo is located in Griffith Park and attracts 1.6 million visitors each year. Opening in 2007, the Campo Gorilla Reserve one of the zoo’s main highlights. Tickets cost $17 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under. The zoo is open from 10am to 5pm daily.

[Caterkiller]

I'll be there, maybe for multiple days. It will be nice to actually play the 3DS version to see if I want to double dip. I hope the throw button has been remapped. It's also nice to see the apes and the monkeys. Visiting them is the only way my Monkey Boxing can be raised to the next level.

I'll cover the event if need be.

[azeke]

I expected to see pics with some poor NoA employee dressed in lame Donkey Kong costume thrown into the cage with gorillas... Disappointed.

[Caterkiller]

I expected to see pics with some poor NoA employee dressed in lame Donkey Kong costume thrown into the cage with gorillas... Disappointed.

Don't worry, the event hasn't happened yet.

[Fatty The Hutt]

Please put neckties on the gorillas. Oh please oh please oh please.
PETA will have a conniption.

[azeke]

Pretty good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnxGlw3Sq_s&feature=youtu.be

But still, noone was thrown into the cage with gorillas...

Thanks, Iwata!

[Caterkiller]

Pretty good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnxGlw3Sq_s&feature=youtu.be

But still, noone was thrown into the cage with gorillas...

Thanks, Iwata!

Had I known this was going on I would have been there! That ain't the zoo!