COME & DISCOVER EPWU’S NEW EDUCATION CENTER News Release Contact: Christina Montoya, Vice President-Marketing and Communication 915-594-5596 (office), e-mail: cmontoya@epwu.org Date: November 30, 2010 Who: El Paso Water Utilities (EPWU) and El Paso Zoo What: Grand Opening of the EPWU Discovery Education Center When: When: December 4, Ribbon Cutting from 9:00-9:30 a.m., Activities and Facility Tours from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Where: El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano The recently completed EPWU Discovery Education Center is located within the El Paso Zoo. The center features interactive exhibits that teach pre-school through elementary school-aged children about the Chihuahuan desert and water resources. Zoo education specialists and volunteers present an assortment of animal encounter programs for school groups and other visitors. One of the newest exhibits features animals that live in and around desert springs. The facility also comes equipped with a research library, a computer area, and video viewing areas where students can learn about our Chihuahuan desert. EPWU President and CEO Ed Archuleta, along with Mayor Pro-Tem Emma Acosta and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Debbie Hamlyn will speak at the ribbon cutting. Tours of the facility and special activities for families will follow immediately.