It’s ZooTember!
McDonald’s presents variety of
special events throughout the month of September at the
Louisville Zoo
Don’t miss the exciting array of
special events and activities planned during ZooTember at the
Louisville Zoo presented by McDonald’s featuring costume
character appearances, a movie night and more!
September 6 -
Storybook Character Day (from 12 to 4 p.m.) and Ronald
McDonald’s Movie Night at sundown (beginning around 8:30 p.m.)
Children of all ages can meet some of
their favorite storybook characters throughout the Zoo from noon
to 4 p.m. including Brother and Sister Berenstain Bears,
Strawberry Shortcake, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Winnie the Pooh,
Curious George, Junie B. Jones, Madeline and Mouse (from If You
Give a Mouse a Cookie). Be sure to bring your camera.
Then enjoy a fun family movie under the
stars at sundown (beginning around 8:30 p.m.). Call 502-238-5448
for movie details. Be sure to stop by and meet Ronald McDonald
before the movie during a special meet-and-greet session at 7:30
p.m. You can also pick up a free “Horton Hears a Who” activity
book and energy-saving tip sheets from FetterGroup as part of
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR
Challenge. Visit the Kentuckianamoms.com booth all day on Sept.
6 for fun prize giveaways while supplies last and to register to
win tickets to the Zoo.
Special $5 Zoo admission after 5 p.m.
on Sept. 6 includes the pre-movie activities, games, movie and
more. Zoo exhibits open until dusk. Free for Zoo members.
September 13, 10 a.m.
– 2 p.m. - Superhero Day
Meet some of your favorite superheroes
and find out how you can become a hero in your own back yard by
picking up a free copy of the Zoo’s Toyota Backyard Action Hero
Guidebook full of fun facts, awesome animal pictures and cool
activities. Dress like a superhero and you’ll even receive a fun
prize.
September 20 and 21,
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Princess and Pirate Days
Presented by Kentucky Education Savings
Plan Trust, these two days will allow you meet some of your
favorite storybook princesses and pirates. And, if you dress
like your favorite prince, princess or pirate, you will receive
a special treat! Be sure to bring your camera.
September 20 and 21,
11 a.m. and 1 p.m. - Royal Tea Party!
You can dine with your favorite
storybook princess and prince at a “Royal Tea Party” at the
Louisville Zoo
Enjoy juice “tea,” McDonald Land
cookies, free photo compliments of Kentucky Education Savings
Plan Trust and other fun activities fit for a prince and
princess
The tea party requires a specially
purchased ticket that can be purchased at
https://tickets.louisvillezoo.org/mainstore.asp. (Guest ages
3 and older are $7 and infants age 2 and under are $4. Zoo
admission not included. Zoo admission or membership must be
purchased separately.)
So grab your tiara, glass slippers and
crown, and be sure not to forget your camera! (Additional
support by Coca-Cola)
For more information on other
Louisville Zoo events, visit
www.louisvillezoo.org/events.
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The Louisville Zoo, a non-profit
organization and state zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to
bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing
excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and
leadership in scientific research and conservation education.
The Zoo is accredited by the American Association of Museums (AAM)
and by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
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