MEDIA ADVISORY

August 27, 2008
CONTACT:  Kara Bussabarger
kara.bussabarger@louisvilleky.gov

502-238-5331 (502-744-5639 Media Cell)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Zoo’s winter schedule starts Sept. 2

 

Starting September 2, the Louisville Zoo will begin operating on its winter schedule. From September 2 to February 28 the Zoo’s admission windows will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (exit by 5 p.m.)

The Zoo’s Calistoga Splash Park at Glacier Run is scheduled to close Sept. 15 and will reopen again next spring. The Zoo is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Admission fees and other purchases help the Louisville Zoo to preserve and care for species that are threatened and endangered as well as support critical conservation education programs. In addition, 15 cents of every admission and $1 of every membership supports our partnerships in conservation projects worldwide.

For more information on the Louisville Zoo, visit www.louisvillezoo.org or call 502-459-2181.

***

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).

###

 
 

LOUISVILLE ZOO  *  1100 TREVILIAN WAY, LOUISVILLE KY  40213

BETTERING THE BOND BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THE PLANET