MEDIA ADVISORY

October 8, 2008

 

CONTACT:

Jo Barrett, Kosair Charities

jbarrett@kosair.org

502-637-7696 (cell 558-9841)


Kara Bussabarger, Louisville Zoo
kara.bussabarger@louisvilleky.gov

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

 

Kosair Kids to spend special, private night at the Louisville Zoo during “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!”

 

WHAT | Private, third-annual Kosair Kids Night at the Louisville Zoo during “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!”

WHEN | Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 6 to 8 p.m.

 WHY | In partnership with the Louisville Zoo, Kosair Charities sponsors a special, private “Halloween Party” experience. This invitation-only event was established in 2006 to provide a special night of Halloween fun for Kosair Kids and their guests. This is a great opportunity for the kids of Kosair to dress in their Halloween best and trick-or-treat in a fun and safe environment. More than 1,000 children and adults are expected. (Kosair has recently renewed their sponsorship of this party for another three years through 2011.)

WHERE | Louisville Zoo – Call prior to coverage and sign in at the receptionist’s desk in the administration building.

MORE INFO. | Kosair Charities invited the following organizations:

  • Brooklawn Youth and Family Services

  • Cerebral Palsy Kids Center

  • Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs

  • Down Syndrome Association

  • Spina Bifida Association

  • VIPS - Visual Impaired Pre School

  • Churchill Park School

  • Gutermuth Elementary School

  • Maupin Elementary School

  • Wellington Elementary School

  • Gilda’s Club

  • Special Olympics

  • Kentucky Hemophilia

  • Heuser Hearing Institute

  • Semple School

 

NOTE | Kosair Kids Night is a private, by invitation only affair—not to be confused with “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” presented by Meijer, which is open to the general public on October 4-5, 9-12, 16-19 and 23-26, 2008.

 

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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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