Toronto Zoo to host the first Skype virtual
field trip with students in Port Alberni,
B.C.
TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2017 /CNW/ - To celebrate Canada's 150th birthday, Microsoft
is partnering with heritage sites and points of interest including
the Toronto Zoo to give Canadian students the opportunity to learn
more about their country – without leaving their classroom – via
Skype virtual field trips.
On Monday, January 23, 2017 join
Janet Kennedy, President of
Microsoft Canada and Robin Hale,
Chief Operating Officer at the Toronto Zoo as they connect with
students from Port Alberni, B.C. –
more than 4,000 kilometers away to give a behind-the-scenes tour of
the Toronto Zoo's Great Lakes Program.
Microsoft is harnessing the power of Skype technology to give
students the chance to explore Canada's premier destinations – such as the
Toronto Zoo – and engage in 'live learning adventures' in
celebration of Canada's
150th anniversary.
When:
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Monday, January 23,
2017
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Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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Who:
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Janet Kennedy,
President, Microsoft Canada
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Robin Hale, Chief
Operating Officer, Toronto Zoo
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Where:
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Toronto Zoo,
Operations Complex
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361A Old Finch
Avenue
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Toronto,
ON
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M1B 5K7
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Driving
Directions:
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- Take HWY 401 to Meadowvale
Rd. in Toronto (Exit 389)
- Travel north on Meadowvale
Rd.
- Pass the public entrances
to the zoo parking lot
- Continue north on
Meadowvale Rd. until the four way stop at Old Finch
Ave
- Turn left (west) and the
Administration building will be located on the left (first
driveway)
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About Microsoft Canada
Established in 1985,
Microsoft Canada Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of
Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq "MSFT") the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses
realize their full potential. Microsoft Canada provides
nationwide sales, marketing, consulting and local support services
in both French and English. Headquartered in Mississauga,
Microsoft Canada has nine regional offices across the
country dedicated to empowering innovation, prosperity and security
through great software - any time, any place and on any device. For
more information on Microsoft Canada, please
visit www.microsoft.ca.
About Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo is Canada's premier zoo and a national leader in
saving wildlife to ensure the rich diversity of nature for future
generations. More than a tourist attraction, the Toronto Zoo
boasts a number of leading programs for helping wildlife and their
natural habitats – from species reintroduction to reproductive
research. A world-class educational centre for people of all ages,
the Toronto Zoo is open every day except December 25 and attracts approximately 1.3
million visitors each year.
Toronto Zoo is accredited by CAZA (Canada's Accredited Zoos and
Aquariums) and AZA (Association of Zoos and
Aquariums). Look for these logos whenever you visit a Canadian
zoo as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated
to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for
you, and a better future for all living things. For more
information, visit caza.ca and aza.org.
SOURCE Microsoft Canada Inc.