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wild animals, and flights of fancy. It usually takes place at the end of the month, but sometimes occurs in O ctober. Admission is fr ee, but donations ar e appreciated. Call & 415/512-1899 or visit www.leap4kids.org.

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For information on how to get a passport, go to Passports in the Fast Facts section in the appendix at the end of this book the w ebsites listed pr ovide do wnloadable passpor t applications as w ell as the curr ent fees for pr ocessing passpor t applications. I nternational visitors can obtain a visa application at the w ebsite of the U.S. S tate D epartment at http:// travel.state.gov.

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