Natural Wonders Partners with World Wildlife Fund

Natural Wonders Proudly Announces a Partnership with World Wildlife Fund and a Chance to Win a Trip Watching Polar Bears on Canada´s Hudson Bay.

Recognizing that businesses have an important role to play in raising environmental awareness and providing financial support for conservation efforts, Natural Wonders is proud to be a supporter of World Wildlife Fund (WWF). WWF is the leading international conservation organization working worldwide to protect endangered species and habitats, and has more than 1 million members in the U.S. alone.

A major component of the partnership is an in-store customer sweepstakes* for a WWF trip for two to observe Polar Bears on Canada´s Hudson Bay. The sweepstakes promotion will run October 16 - November 30, 2000. Entrants can register to win at Natural Wonders stores nationwide or online at "www.naturalwonders.com" by clicking on the sweepstakes button. The lucky winner and a guest will travel to Canada´s Hudson Bay to observe Polar Bears in their natural habitat. Expert naturalists will lead guests on an incredible expedition across the Canadian tundra to view polar bears in close proximity aboard a specially-designed tundra vehicle.

As a partner of World Wildlife Fund, Natural Wonders has chosen to extend additional benefits to further support their mission. During the months of October and November, licensed WWF merchandise and WWF membership brochures will be available in all 182 stores nationwide as part of our "WWF" theme presentation assortment. Merchandise will also be available online by clicking on our features page at "www.naturalwonders.com". In addition, Natural Wonders is hosting an in-store "Register Round-up" event whereby customers can purchase donation coupons in $1, $3, or $5 increments to add to their register total. Plus, current WWF members will receive a 15% discount on in-store purchases when they present their membership card at time of sale**.

Known worldwide by its panda logo, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is dedicated to protecting the world´s wildlife and wildlands. Since its inception in 1961, WWF has invested in over 13,100 projects in 157 countries. WWF directs its conservation efforts toward three global goals: protecting endangered spaces, saving endangered species and addressing global threats. From working to save the giant panda, tiger and rhino to helping establish and manage parks and reserves worldwide, WWF has been a conservation leader for more than 39 years.

Natural Wonders is a specialty retailer of unique and affordable merchandise for the home, garden, gift giving and personal use. The company operates 182 stores in 37 states. Call 1-800-2-WONDER to find the store nearest you or visit our web site at "www.naturalwonders.com" for additional company information.

*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes starts October 16, 2000 and ends November 30, 2000. Open only to legal residents of the United States, except Puerto Rico, eighteen years of age and olders as of October 16, 2000. Go to "www.naturalwonders.com" and follow links for the sweepstakes for official rules and details.

**Must show card at time of purchase. Offer not valid on telescopes; telescope accessories, special orders, web site purchases, previously purchased merchandiser or Natural Wonders gift certificates. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotional offer or discount.