Woodland Park Zoo- PRESS RELEASE

November 1, 2005

Calendar Advisory:

Free admission for military personnel
Veterans’ Day Weekend

Contact:
Gigi Allianic, Wendy Hochnadel
206.684.4838; c:206.349.3533
gigi.allianic@zoo.org

 

What:
In support of our soldiers, Woodland Park Zoo will grant free admission during Veterans’ Day weekend to all military personnel with ID or in uniform. Military reserves and veterans are welcome to take advantage of this offer as well.

Additionally, discounted tickets to the zoo are available at all Puget Sound military bases.

When:
Friday and Saturday: November 11, 12

Where:
Enter Woodland Park Zoo at N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave. N. or N. 55th St. & Phinney
Ave. N.

Info:
Winter zoo hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. For more information about the zoo and its programs, call 206.684.4800 or visit the zoo’s Web site.

Cost:
Admission is free for all military personnel with ID or in uniform on November 11 and 12. General zoo admission: Adult (13-64) $10; Child (3-12) $7; Toddler (0-2) Free. Seniors and disabled receive a discount and 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.

Accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is famed for pioneering naturalistic exhibits and setting a standard for zoos all over the world. With conservation, education and excellent animal care at the core of the zoo’s mission, the zoo is helping to save endangered species in Washington state and around the world including tree kangaroos, snow leopards, red-crowned cranes, African wild dogs, western pond turtles and Oregon silverspot butterflies. By inspiring visitors and others to care and act, Woodland Park Zoo is making a difference in our planet’s future.

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