MEDIA ADVISORY

January 21, 2009
CONTACT:  Kara Bussabarger
kara.bussabarger@louisvilleky.gov

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

 

Cash in on Zoo savings!

Exclusive WAVE3.com on-line offer provides special membership discount

The Louisville Zoo and WAVE3.com have teamed up to offer an exclusive discounted family membership to the Louisville Zoo.

Now through March 1, 2009, log on to WAVE3.com to purchase a new Louisville Zoo Family Membership for only $70 (a $5 savings). Plus, first 500 to buy a membership through this offer will receive a bonus $25 dining certificate to Max & Erma’s Restaurants and an adorable plush toy. Note: This exclusive on-line promotional offer is only available for brand new memberships, not for renewal of existing memberships.

There’s always something new to see and do at the Louisville Zoo. A Louisville Zoo membership gives you a full year of excitement and adventure including unlimited free admission to the Zoo during regular Zoo hours. With more than 1,400 animals, 134 acres of lush settings and plenty of special events, you’ll want to bring your family again and again. Come every week or everyday!

Did you know the Family Membership pays for itself in less than two visits? The $70 Family Membership, our most popular membership, includes:

  • Two adults in the same household and up to four of their children 18 and under or

  • One adult and up to four children in the household 18 and under plus a guest and or

  • Grandparents may purchase this level for themselves and up to four of their grandchildren 18 and under

For larger families with more than four children or grandchildren, the Keeper level membership is also currently available for a discounted price of $90 (a savings of $5) and also includes the bonus $25 dining certificate to Max & Erma’s Restaurants and a plush toy if you are one of the first 500 purchasers.

Zoo memberships help the Louisville Zoo preserve and care for threatened and endangered species as well as support critical conservation education programs. In addition, $1 of every membership supports our partnerships in conservation projects worldwide.

This on-line membership promotion runs through March 1, 2009, on WAVE3.com with support from WAVE3 TV and Max & Erma’s Restaurants.

For more information on Zoo membership, visit www.louisvillezoo.org/member or call 502-459-CATS (2287).

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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). For more information, visit www.louisvillezoo.org.

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