MINNESOTA ZOO SALUTES TROOPS DURING EXTENDED HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS PROMOTION

Free admission for military personnel November 11, 2014 through January 4, 2015

Apple Valley, MINN November 6, 2014 The Minnesota Zoo will again salute our troops with special discounts for military personnel and their families beginning November 11, 2014 (Veterans Day) through January 4, 2015.

Military personnel (active, retired, and civilian) will receive free admission to the Minnesota Zoo and half-priced admission for their families during this event. Military personnel will also receive food and retail discounts within the Zoo, including 20% off at the Zoos gift store and Lancer Hospitality.

As part of the promotion, the Zoo is also offering 50% off early childhood and family programs taking place December 12-13 and winter Schools Out Camps December 29 January 2.

Proof of military service is required. For more information on this promotion, visit mnzoo.org/military.

The Minnesota Zoo is a year-round destination located in Apple Valley, just minutes south of Mall of America. Its mission is to connect people, animals and the natural world to save wildlife. For more information, call 952.431.9500 or visit mnzoo.org. The Minnesota Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and an institutional member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).

Contact:

Kelly Lessard

Public Relations Manager

952.431.9217

kelly.lessard@state.mn.us