WILLIAMS – Families should plan to stop at the Flagstaff Cool Zone near Chase Field this Saturday prior to the D-Backs opening pitch to meet George, a Great Horned Owl from Bearizona Wildlife Park. George will be available for photos during this one-of-a-kind meet and greet, as part of a promotional event for Bearizona’s Howly Growly Owly Fall Festival.

Bearizona staff will be offering passersby an opportunity to get some Bearizona ink (temporary tattoos) as well as information and a significant coupon for the Howly Growly Owly Festival, which will be held weekends in October.

Bearizona will enhance the Cool Zone with a festive fall atmosphere, and Buster the Bearizona mascot will be on hand entertaining folks who stop by.

Howly Growly Owly Festivities Include:

• Howl-O-Ween Express: Hop on the windowless bus that takes visitors through the drive-through animal exhibits. Patrons can howl with the wolves in the Alaskan Tundra & Arctic Wolf enclosure and watch the animals interact with a special Howl-O-Ween enrichment treat. Bus rides depart from the Fort Bearizona parking lot at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October. Rides are on a first come first serve basis and seating is limited.
• Growly Bear Cave: Those who dare can walk through our haunted bear cave (PG-13)
• Raptor Show: Guests should plan to catch an Owly Raptor Show at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m., after visiting Fort Bearizona’s baby and smaller animals.
• Wandering Entertainers: Stop by the park between 11:30-2:30 weekends in October to catch juggling performances, balloon artists and face painters!