BLOOMINGTON – Sparkly reindeer-dung necklaces are going on sale at an Illinois zoo that hopes to attract the same holiday shoppers who swept up its dung Christmas ornaments last year.
The limited-edition Magical Reindeer Gem necklaces will debut on Friday at the Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington.The $15 pendant necklaces contain dried, sterilized reindeer droppings – sprayed with glitter – on a beaded chain. They’ll be available at the zoo’s gift shop, or by mail for $20.The ornaments are back, and 450 have already sold this season. About 1 500 are still available for $7.50, or $10 by mail.Miller Park Zoological Society spokeswoman Susie Ohley admits it’s a bit silly but estimates the zoo could make $16 500. The zoo lost $200 000 through city budget cuts this year. – Nampa-AP
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