MEDIA ADVISORY

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

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

 

Louisville Zoo extends its hours June 4 – August 15

National City now part of PNC presents Family Twilight Hours and Family Twilight Beach Parties 

Families can spend more time at the Louisville Zoo this summer as National City now part of PNC presents special Family Twilight Hours. The Zoo will be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays June 4 – August 15 until 7 p.m. (exit Zoo by 8 p.m.).

Family Twilight Hours also includes special discounts and ride privileges for Zoo members after 6 p.m. including: free train rides and an extra 10% discount in the Gift Shop on Thursdays, free tram rides on Fridays and free carousel rides on Saturdays. It’s never too late to become a Zoo member where you get a full year of excitement, adventure and unlimited FREE admission to the Zoo during regular Zoo hours. Come every week or every day! For more information on membership, visit www.louisvillezoo.org/member or call (502) 459-2287.

Also compliments of National City now part of PNC, the Zoo will host three Family Twilight Beach Parties from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 19 featuring Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer, July 17 featuring Madeline and August 21 featuring Pablo from Nickelodeon’s Backyardigans. The beach parties will be held at the Calistoga Splash Park at Glacier Run and a discounted admission of $5 per person after 5 p.m. is available on these select nights (June 19, July 17 and August 21) courtesy of National City now part of PNC. Zoo Members enter free as a benefit of their membership.

For more information about Twilight Hours and the Family Twilight Beach Parties, visit www.louisvillezoo.org.

*NOTE: There will be no extended hours Saturday, June 13, due to Zoofari. The Zoo will close at 2 p.m. this day.

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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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