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CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Zoo is excited to announce the launch of the Zoo Babies photo contest – Show Us Your Baby Face! The contest will take place on the Cincinnati Zoo’s Facebook Fan Page ONLY. It began today, Friday, March 5 and runs through Friday, March 19. (http://www.facebook.com/#!/cincinnatizoo?ref=nf )

Parents are encouraged to post pictures of their child (up to 18 months old) on the Zoo’s Facebook Fan Page Wall, dressed as their favorite Zoo animal, for a chance to be used in various Zoo marketing materials and billboards during the 2010 Zoo Babies event, which kicks off May 1. Winners will be announced the week of March 22.

Zoo Babies, presented by Coldwell Banker West Shell, kicks off May 1 and runs through May 31.  The event is FREE with regular Zoo admission. Admission prices are $14/adults, $9/children (2-12), children under two are free and parking is additional. The Zoo opens daily at 9 a.m.  For more information, call (513) 281-4700 or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org.