Introducing Dallas Zoo Lights, a Bright New Holiday Celebration

Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by Reliant will be a must-see on your
holiday to-do list

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DallasZooLights–The Dallas Zoo will debut a new seasonal tradition starting this
November, hosting its inaugural holiday celebration – Dallas Zoo Lights
Presented by Reliant. This kicks off a three-year relationship with the
electricity and home services provider as the signature sponsor of the
Dallas Zoo Lights event.

Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by Reliant will transform the Dallas Zoo
into a winter wonderland with nearly one million twinkling lights that
illuminate the night sky throughout the holiday season.

Spanning 33 select nights from Nov. 17 through Jan. 2, guests can stroll
along a path that covers 25 acres within the Zoo, enjoying an array of
light-wrapped trees, overhead and hanging light displays, lighted 2-D
decorations, and fantastic 3-D light sculptures. Various lighted
vignettes throughout the Zoo will give you the feeling of being
transported from an African watering hole within the Zoo to a holiday
candy land at the North Pole.

“We are thrilled to announce we’re teaming up with Reliant to bring a
distinctive event like Dallas Zoo Lights to the community this holiday
season,” said Gregg Hudson, Dallas Zoo president and CEO. “This is an
opportunity for everyone to experience the Zoo in a whole different
light, and we’re so grateful Reliant is joining forces with us to start
this new holiday tradition. From the dazzling light displays to the
nightly holiday entertainment, we’re excited to share our holiday spirit
with guests from near and far.”

Designed as an event for all ages, Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by
Reliant will feature:

• holiday music performances,
• a special holiday light show set to music, running multiple times
  during the evening,
• tasty winter treats for kids and adults (including gourmet donuts,
  cookies, hot chocolate, and holiday crafted adult beverages),
• crafts and activities for the kids,
• great locations for fun holiday family photos, and
• a carousel and mini-train rides, each lit up by holiday lights.

“The holidays are one of our favorite times of year at Reliant. That’s
why we’re excited to bring a new family tradition to Dallas with Zoo
Lights,” said Elizabeth Killinger, president of Reliant. “No one knows
how to light up the night like Reliant, and we look forward to Zoo
Lights bringing out the very best of the holiday season.”

Beginning Nov. 17, Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by Reliant is open every
Friday through Sunday, as well as select weeknights. The event will be
closed on Dec. 24 and 25. This unique holiday event is free with regular
Zoo admission, meaning guests can come during the day to walk around and
see the animals, and stay for the holiday celebration at night for no
additional charge. Guests can also come just for the lighted holiday
festivities, which are scheduled from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. each evening of
Dallas Zoo Lights. A special Dallas Zoo Lights event calendar will be
available soon on DallasZoo.com with details about dates, nightly
entertainment, and other activities, so you can plan your visit.

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About the Dallas Zoo: The Dallas Zoo is dedicated to
conservation and saving wildlife and wild places. Named one of the
nation’s Top 10 Zoos by USA Today, it is the largest zoological
experience in Texas. The zoo has been accredited continuously by the
Association of Zoos & Aquariums for 32 years, and features a 106-acre
park, thousands of animals, and an education department that offers
programs for all ages. The zoo is located at 650 S. R.L. Thornton
Freeway (I-35 at Marsalis) and is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. For more information, visit DallasZoo.com
or call 469.554.7500.

About Reliant: Reliant brings electricity, smart energy
solutions and home services to business and residential customers across
Texas. Reliant is part of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG), a Fortune 500
company that is at the forefront of changing how people think about, buy
and use energy. Backed by a diverse portfolio of nearly 140 power
generating facilities that can support millions of homes and businesses
nationwide, NRG’s retail companies, including Reliant, deliver
electricity and home security services and serve almost 3 million
customers in 10 states and the District of Columbia. NRG retail brands
collectively are the largest providers of electricity in Texas. For more
information about Reliant products and services, please visit reliant.com and
connect with Reliant on Facebook at facebook.com/reliantenergy
and Twitter @reliantenergy.
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Contacts

The Dallas Zoo
Lydia Jennings
469-554-7427 (office) or
772-834-7169 (cell)
Communications Manager
Lydia.Jennings@DallasZoo.com
or
Reliant
Megan
Talley
713-537-2160 (office) or 713-816-8029 (cell)
Communications
Specialist
megan.talley@reliant.com