Woodland Park Zoo- PRESS RELEASE


July 2, 2003

Zoo announces early closure date for fundraiser

Contact:
Gigi Allianic
Wendy Hochnadel
206-684-4838
c: 206-349-3533

gigi.allianic@zoo.org

Seattle - Friday, July 11, Woodland Park Zoo will close early for its annual Jungle Party premier fundraiser. Visitors can enter zoo grounds from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and can remain on grounds until 4:00 p.m. Additionally, the North Gate off N. 59th St. & Phinney Ave. N. and the main loop path (from the Pony Ring to the North Gate restrooms) will be closed all day. Visitors may enter the zoo through either the South Gate at N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave. N. or the West Gate at N. 55th St. & Phinney Ave. N.

Zoo Admission:
Adult (18-64) $10.00; Senior (65+) and Student with ID $9.25; Youth (6-17) and Disabled $7.50; Preschool (3-5) $5.25; Toddler (0-2) Free. King County residents: Adult (18-64) $9.00; Senior (65+) and Student with ID $8.25; Youth (6-17) and Disabled $6.75; Preschool (3-5) $4.75; Toddler (0-2) Free. Zoo members receive free zoo admission year-round.

Parking:
$3.50. Parking is limited. Please call Metro at 206.553.3000 for bus service to the zoo.

For more information about the zoo and free summer public programs, call 206.684.4800 or visit the zoo’s Web site at www.zoo.org.

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