MANILA, Philippines - On Oct. 26, Nickelodeon’s Dora The Explorer celebrated My First Visit to the Zoo, a nationwide retail promotion at participating SM Dept. Stores and Toy Kingdom outlets with the grand prize of 50 entrance tickets with one guest to Ark Avilon Zoo at Frontera Verde Ortigas Ave., Pasig City; and 50 consolation prizes of large Dora the Explorer plush toys.
My First Visit to the Zoo is the culminating event of Dora the Explorer’s celebration of milestones for pre-school kids. The series started with Dora the Explorer’s My First Trip to the Beach in Discovery Shores, Boracay; My First Bike Ride at SMX followed, My First Day at School with a gift with purchase retail program, then finally, Dora The Explorer’s My First Sleepover.
Upon their arrival, the winners were given a special tour of Ark Avilon Zoo and witnessed first-hand a white tiger, a huge lion, an orangutan named Jenny and even an albino snake, to name a few interesting animals in the zoo.
After the educational tour, the kids were treated to fun and games, and a question-and-answer portion wherein they got to win additional prizes. The highlight of the day was a dance number followed by personal appearance of Dora the Explorer and cousin Diego. Kids were able to have their own photos taken with their favorite Nickelodeon characters before a hearty lunch was served to cap a fun and exciting day. If that was not fun enough, as a bonus, the winner and companion were given loot bags filled with surprises.
Meanwhile, visit the Nickelodeon Holiday Fair to avail of discounts on your favorite products and get the chance to meet and greet Dora, SpongeBob, Raphael and Michaelangelo on Nov. 8 to 10, 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Glorietta 5 Activity Center.