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, MN November 12, 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 a 20% discount on food and retail purchases within the Zoo.

As part of the promotion, the Zoo is also offering 50% off early childhood and family programs taking place December 1213 and Winter Schools Out Camps December 29January 2.

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

The Minnesota Zoo is located in Apple Valley, just minutes south of Mall of America. Open year round, the Zoo is one of the States premier cultural attractions serving 1.2 million visitors annually. With a mission to connect people, animals and the natural world to save wildlife, the Zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). Learn more at mnzoo.org or by calling 952.431.9500.

Contact: Kelly Lessard, Public Relations Manager
952.431.9217, kelly.lessard@state.mn.us