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Southampton, PA: October 19, 2005- Entertainment Technology Corporation (EnTCo), a wholly owned subsidiary of Environmental Tectonics Corporation (AMEX: ETC) ("ETC" or the "Company"), today announced that the Miami Metrozoo will install the award winning Wild Earth™ this fall. This version is the newest release of Wild Earth™ which includes a dual- language mode for English and Spanish versions of the show and article and new story elements.
Wild Earth™, the interactive Photo Safari simulator ride, was awarded a "Best New Product" award at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) show in 2004. In Wild Earth™, guests discover the thrill and excitement of an African Photo Safari as they experience and marvel at the array of wildlife and rich landscapes of the Serengeti. In Wild Earth™, the riders are in full control, navigating the vehicle through the stunning landscapes of Africa on a quest for that "perfect picture". Based on the award-winning game title of the same name by Super X Studios, Wild Earth™ features unparalleled graphics quality, non-violent educational content, groundbreaking interactivity and a tremendous revenue generator for operators. Future editions of Wild Earth™ include "Deep Ocean Safari", "Prehistoric Safari" and "Rain Forest Safari". Further information on Wild Earth™ can be found at www.TheRideWorks.com Dave Mitchell, EnTCo's Director of Sales and Marketing, stated, "We are very excited to be working with a world-class institution like the Miami Metrozoo. Furthermore, with the addition of our dual-language mode, we have extended the reach of the experience to an international level. We can deploy Wild Earth™ in any language, with minimal lead-time and investment." About EnTCo EnTCo has designed and engineered a number of cutting-edge simulation attractions for major entertainment and education clients. EnTCo prides itself on providing cutting-edge, family-oriented, entertainment and education simulators to customers in the Amusement/Theme Park, Museums, Zoo/Aquarium and Family Entertainment Center markets. To support premier interactive storytelling experiences, EnTCo has mastered both the technology necessary to deliver a unique guest experience and the science required to make it comfortable and enjoyable to a very broad audience demographic. The uniqueness of EnTCo's ride development capability resides in its in-house, creative, software development, and multi-disciplined engineering staff, complemented by its complete turnkey capabilities - from concept to construction. About ETC ETC designs, develops, installs and maintains aircrew training systems, public entertainment systems, process simulation systems (sterilization and environmental), clinical hyperbaric systems, environmental testing and simulation systems and related products for domestic and international customers. About Miami Metrozoo Miami Metrozoo, rated among the top 10 zoos in the U.S., houses more than 1,200 wild animals in a cageless setting that closely approximates the animals' natural habitats and gives the visitor the feeling of embarking on an international safari. With nearly 300 developed acres, Metrozoo is the only zoo in the continental U.S. located in a subtropical climate. This enables the zoo to showcase animals that cannot easily be exhibited in colder climates. |
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