ROYAL OAK, Mich., August 8, 2006 – Thirsty Metro Detroiters can beat the heat while supporting the Detroit Zoological Society by trying two new Frappuccino juice blended beverages with a refreshing fruit twist from Starbucks Coffee Company, presenting sponsor of the Zoo’s Wild Summer Nights Concert Series.

Fifty cents from every Tangerine or Pomegranate Frappuccino juice blended beverage sold at Metro Detroit Starbucks stores from August 9 through August 16 will be donated to the Society to benefit the Australian Outback Adventure, a new Zoo experience where visitors walk along a winding path among the red kangaroos.

Guests can sample the popular juice blend beverages at the Wild Summer Nights Concert Series in the Zoo’s main picnic grove from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays through August 30.  The concerts are free with the purchase of regular Zoo admission. 

Remaining Concert Schedule:
• August 9 – 47UMa (Worldbeat)
• August 16 – Candy Band (Children’s)
• August 23 – Jody Raffoul (Acoustic Rock)
• August 30 – James Coffey (Children’s)

Made with all-natural, freshly-brewed Tazo green tea, the Pomegranate Frappuccino juice blend revitalizes the senses with its lively mix of pomegranate, peach and a hint of mint blended with ice.  The Tangerine Frappuccino juice blend is a tangy blend of freshly-brewed Tazo Passion tea, tangerine, a splash of lime flavor and a touch of hibiscus blended with ice.  Refreshing and icy, its cool flavors make it a perfect choice for a hot summer day.

About Starbucks Coffee Company
Through the dedication of its passionate partners (employees), Starbucks Coffee Company has transformed the way people in 37 countries enjoy their coffee, one cup at a time.  Starbucks is the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world, with nearly 12,000 retail locations in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim. The Company is committed to offering its customers the highest quality coffee and human connection through the Starbucks Experience, while striving to improve the social, environmental and economic well being of its partners, coffee farmers, countries of coffee origin, and the communities which it serves. Through Ethos Water, Starbucks demonstrates its long history of integrating a social conscience into all aspects of its business. The Company surprises and delights its customers by producing and selling bottled Starbucks Frappuccino coffee drinks, Starbucks DoubleShot espresso drink and Starbucks superpremium ice creams through its joint venture partnerships, and Starbucks Coffee and Cream Liqueurs through a marketing and distribution agreement, in other convenient locations outside its retail operations.  The Company’s brand portfolio includes superpremium Tazo teas, Starbucks Hear Music compact discs, Seattle’s Best Coffee and Torrefazione Italia. These brands’ unique and innovative personalities allow Starbucks to appeal to a broad consumer base.

About Detroit Zoological Society
The Detroit Zoological Society is a non-profit organization that operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Zoo.  Situated on 125 acres of naturalistic exhibits, the Detroit Zoo is located at the intersection of Ten Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, just off I-696, in Royal Oak.  The Detroit Zoo is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily April through October, with extended hours 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays during July and August.  Admission is $11.00 for adults 13 to 61, $9.00 for senior citizens 62 and older, and $7.00 for children ages 2 to 12; children under 2 are free.  For more information, call (248) 398-0900 or visit www.detroitzoo.org.  The Belle Isle Nature Zoo is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and provides educational programming with interpretive staff support from the Huron-Clinton Metroparks.  For more information, call (313) 852-4056. 

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