Parade of Breeds and Petting Zoo at Why Not an American Ark

The U.S. Equine Rescue League (USERL) will hold their Third Annual Parade of Breeds and Fall Festival on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 10:00 .m. until 3:00 p.m. at Why Not an American Ark (WNAA) at 1126 Charlie Williams Rd., Monroe, NC 28112 www.wnaaa.com.

WNAA is an equestrian center that also houses a petting zoo that provides a rare opportunity to interact with and learn about a variety of animals including camels, zebras, wallabys, Patagonia cavis, turkeys, geese, ducks, a baby mule, a baby yak, a baby bison, bunnies, and guinea pigs. There are over forty (49) types of animals that visitors will get to meet, in addition to the beautiful horses taking part in the Parade of Breeds. So far in the line up there are Fresians, the extremely rare Akhal Tekes, and Andalusian, Irish Sport Horses, Thoroughbreds and a Quarter Horse that does tricks. There will also be an opportunity following the Parade of Breeds, held at 1:00 p.m. sharp, to meet the horses and talk to their handlers.

In addition to the Parade of Breeds and ongoing guided tours of the petting zoo, there will be a silent auction and BBQ lunch served to raise money to help the rescue horses of the USERL.

The USERL is a non-profit organization dedicated to the compassionate care of equines. They rescue abused, neglected, or abandoned equines; provide them with care and rehabilitation; and finally find them compatible, loving homes. Regional director of the USERL, Tracy Kloc, stated: “We are delighted that Why Not an American Ark has offered to host the Parade of Breeds and Fall Festival for us this year. Owners Amy and Jeff Wylie have always been very supportive of our cause and have been very generous to offer us the use of their facility for our fundraiser. The Fall Festival will be a family friendly day in the park and a great way to raise funds to take care of the neglected equines that we anticipate receiving over the course of the winter months.” 100% of the proceeds from the event will go directly to the USERL of the Central Piedmont Region of North Carolina.

Admission for the event will be $5.00 for adults and free for children and seniors over 65. For more information visit www.userlcpnc.org or contact Deb Carl at dbcarl@bellsouth.net or 704-651-1831.

For more information call 704-651-1831, e-mail dbcarl@bellsouth.net, or visit http://www.userlcpnc.org.

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