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MEDIA
RELEASE
September 22, 2011
CONTACT: Kyle Shepherd
502-238-5331 (Media Cell 502-744-5639)
kyle.shepherd@louisvilleky.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Louisville Zoo to hold the sweetest Halloween
party in town
Meijer presents “The World’s Largest
Halloween Party!”
at the Louisville Zoo October 7-9,13-16,20-23 and 27-30, 2011
Be seen, not scared at
the sweetest Halloween party in town this October at the Louisville Zoo.
On October 7-9,13-16,20-23 and 27-30, 2011 Meijer will present “The
World’s Largest Halloween Party!” where little ones can dress up in
their wildest costumes and set off on a magical journey through the Zoo.
This beloved annual
community tradition provides not-so-scary fun for families and features
costumed characters for guests to meet and greet and fanciful,
larger-than-life storybook scenes throughout the Zoo. Plus there’s
trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under. (In an effort to be “green,” we
are asking children to bring their own trick-or-treat bag to the event.
The Zoo will not be providing bags. A selection of bags in various sizes
and prices will be available in the Zoo’s gift shop.)
New this year is a
route change. The route through the event will be reversed this year and
will begin at the carousel and end in the Islands. It has also been
expanded to include the path through Gorilla Forest.
As a special treat, on
October 21-22, PNC’s Grow Up Great Mobile Learning Adventure will be at
the Zoo’s front entrance taking free photos of little ones in their
costumes.
Be sure to check out
these favorites:
All main Party festivities are included with
regular party admission.
Several special
“thrilling” experiences will be available for the adventuresome (special
fees and some restrictions apply). These include:
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Not-So-Haunted Carousel ($2 per person)
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4-D ride with Yogi Bear ($4 per person)
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Zip Line over Pirate’s Cove at Waterfowl Lake ($10.80 per person)
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Sky Trail ® High Adventure Course ( $6.30 per person)
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The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow Tour ($2 per person)
The Zoo closes to
daytime visitors at 3 p.m. on event days and Halloween Party guests can
enter from 5 to 8:30 p.m.
This event is one of
the Zoo’s major fundraising events so a special ticket is required for
visitors age 3 and up.
Ticket price is $8 per
person at the Zoo or online as of October 1 at
www.louisvillezoo.org. Advance discount tickets are available at
area Meijer stores (four locations in Louisville and two in Indiana)
for $6.50 ($1.50 off full-priced tickets) beginning September 26.
Groups of 15 or more can purchase tickets for $6.50 per person online at
www.louisvillezoo.org or by contacting the Zoo’s Group Sales
department at 238-5348 at least 72 hours in advance (or for groups
larger than 15).
The party is free for
Louisville Zoo members (and any persons covered by their membership) on
select nights—October 7-9 and 13-16. Louisville Zoo Members must
purchase half-price tickets ($4) for other nights. These tickets are
only available at the Zoo or online.
There are various
parking options for the Halloween event. To park in the Zoo’s main
parking lot, there is a $5 parking fee per car. Free parking and shuttle
bus service is available at the Derby City Ball Field (from I-264, drive
north toward the Zoo on Poplar Level Road and turn right at Taylor
Avenue by Wendy’s Restaurant. Go to the end of the block and follow the
signs.) Shuttles start about 15 minutes prior the beginning of the event
and do not stop until the last car leaves the ball field.
For answers to
frequently asked questions about the party, visit
http://www.louisvillezoo.org/halloween/faq.htm.
“The World’s Largest
Halloween Party!” presented by Meijer is also made possible by the
sponsorship of The Courier-Journal, DealChicken.com, Ford, PNC Grow Up
Great and Subway.
Additional sponsorship
is provided by Gattiland, Kentucky Exposition Center, KFC Yum Center,
Kentucky International Convention Center and Kentucky Education Savings
Plan Trust.
With additional
support from Carnes Trucking Company, Caufield’s, Chili’s Grill and Bar,
Cotton Service Company, LLC, Delta Dental of Kentucky, Hartland
Equipment, Jason Philpott Hay Co., Kellog’s, Lighthouse Chiropractic
Centre, Special Olympics Kentucky, Sysco and Dr. Kim Westermann/Caring
for Your Smile.
Please Note:
Costumes/Masks: Kids are encouraged to wear
costumes but they are certainly not required. Adults may also wear
costumes but we ask that they be family-friendly (not scary). And since
this event caters to small children we must require that adults NOT wear
masks that cover the face.
Animals: For their health and safety most of
the Zoo animal exhibits are not guaranteed to be open beyond dusk with
the exception of the HerpAquarium.
Road Closings: The following road closings begin at 4
p.m. on event days: Illinois Ave. from Trevilian Way to Taylor Ave.,
Russell and Grenade. There will also be signs posted for no parking on
Illinois Ave. from Trevilian Way to Taylor Ave., Russell, Grenade,
Ridgefield, Tycoon and Oak Hill.
—MEDIA COVERAGE—
To better assist you,
we ask all media to please call 24-hours in advance to arrange coverage.
Notify Kyle Shepherd at 502-744-5639 (media cell) or by calling the
Zoo’s front office at (502) 459-2181 x0.
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The Zoo can be reached via I-264, exit 14.
Follow the Zoo signs to 1100 Trevilian Way. For additional information,
please call (502) 459-2181 or visit the Zoo website at
www.louisvillezoo.org.
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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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up-to-date information about the Zoo’s upcoming Glacier Run exhibit
by checking out our new
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