Mayor Jake Day and Zoo Director Ralph Piland are excited to announce the arrival of Salisbury Zoo’s newest addition; Pinochio the Andean Bear! Pinochio is travelling, along with a team from Salisbury Zoo and sponsors Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships, from Ecuador to Miami today. Then, Pinochio will begin his trek to Salisbury- joined at the Virginia/Maryland State line by sponsors Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships and the Salisbury Police Department for an escort to the Zoo on Saturday, November 10.
During the journey, follow along on the Salisbury Zoo’s Facebook page, using #AndeanBearRoadTrip: https://www.facebook.com/Salisbury-Zoo-124211494256337/, for all the updates on Pinochio’s arrival and acclimation to his new home!