CLEVELAND, Nov. 21, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- (PRIMEPAK FEATURE) This holiday season, Audubon Birds by Wild Republic are expected to be popular items because of their increasing collectibility among consumers. Developed in partnership with Audubon, with authentic birdcalls recorded by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, these plush beanbag birds come in a variety of fun sizes, ranging from a unique 3" mini-clip size, popular 5" size and 11" Water Birds. You can choose from a collection of 36 Audubon Birds -- ranging from popular Backyard Birds to exotic Tropical Birds to majestic Birds of Prey -- all with authentic birdcalls from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
"With birdwatching being the nation's second most popular hobby, birds and bird-oriented products are high on everybody's wish list this holiday season," says John Trenta, Director of Marketing. "The Audubon Birds are great for bringing out the holiday spirit in everyone. You can give them as gifts, use them as stocking stuffers and even incorporate them into your holiday decor."
Here are some festive decorating and gift-giving ideas using Wild Republic's Audubon birds.
-- Top off gifts with ribbons and an Audubon bird such as the
Cardinal, Goldfinch, Painted Bunting or a Red-winged Blackbird.
-- Spice up a floral arrangement or fruit basket with one or
several Audubon birds.
-- Give Audubon birds to your child's teacher to use as interesting
educational material in the classroom.
-- Decorate the dinner table with Audubon birds! Place one at
each place setting -- they're great party favors!
-- Decorate the tree with ribbons, poinsettias and all 12 Audubon
Birds in mini-clip sizes!
-- Kids particularly will also love the miniature clip version
because they can attach them to backpacks, key chains and belt
loops.
-- Create unique holiday decorations! Add Audubon birds to garland
with twinkle lights and pine cones for a beautiful home display.
-- Audubon birds are great "secret" Santa gifts.
"Their realistic-looking features, authentic birdcalls and affordable price definitely set them apart from other holiday items," says Trenta.
Retail prices range from $4 to $12. Audubon birds are currently sold at Hallmark, FAO Schwarz and Borders Books and Music, and store locations in various markets throughout the Unites States, as well as a variety of zoos and specialty stores in the U.S. and Canada. For a complete listing of retail locations that sell Audubon birds in your area, simply log on to www.wildrepublic.com.
Wild Republic, headquartered near Cleveland, Ohio, is the leading provider of nature-themed toys to the zoo, aquarium and museum markets and also provides nature products for specialty toy and gift markets.
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