Columbus Zoo Beastly Banner Spring 2009 : Page 2
Director Letter from the In today’s economy, our guests tell us they prefer the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as the best value for creating family traditions and family fun. That is why we have a record number of households buying our memberships. The new program, which freezes the price at the old membership rate for two years, has been an overwhelming success. We’d like to know more about how the Zoo has impacted your family, so read this issue carefully to learn how you can send us your stories to be featured on our Web site. In 2008, we celebrated the “Year of the Frog.” This year, in collaboration with the World Associations of Zoos and Aquariums, we will launch the “Year of the Gorilla.” Given the Columbus Zoo’s long history of success with great apes, including gorillas, bonobos and orangutans, we look forward to highlighting this new program. This spring, we are also introducing “Animals on Safari,” a new animal show produced by renowned animal trainer Joel Slaven. With 80 - 100 animals performing specialized behaviors, this show is a must see! Throughout the performance, audience members are encouraged to be responsible pet owners. Additionally, the show reinforces the message that wild and exotic animals do not make good pets. “Animals on Safari”will premier in May. Spring is always a good time to see new Zoo babies, so we invite your family to visit ours! Don’t Miss Eggs, Paws & Claws Member Preview Night April 10, 2009! Being a member of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is something you can be proud of! Your membership dollars help support the programs and projects we are involved in locally and globally. With your membership, you get free admission all year long, free parking, a 10 percent discount in the Zoo gift shops, discounts at Safari Golf Course, priority registration to our educational offerings and this members-only magazine featuring special offers/discounts. You also receive the best discounts on Zoombezi Bay season passes and tickets. Reciprocity Reminder Your Columbus Zoo membership could save you money when visiting other AZA accredited zoos & aquariums around the country. Through the AZA reciprocity program, participating zoos and aquariums may offer free or reduced admission prices to Columbus Zoo members. Please note that each zoo or aquarium is responsible for determining what discount will be offered to Columbus Zoo members. We strongly recommend you call the facility you are planning to visit in advance to determine what you may be charged for admission and parking. Play it safe, call ahead! Ohio Zoos! All Ohio zoos have agreed to honor a 50 percent discount on admission for Columbus Zoo members. Admission prices can range from $8 to $16 for adults, but you save 50 percent when you present your Columbus Zoo and Aquarium membership card! For Your Information Moving? If so, please notify the membership office at (614) 724-3489 with your change of address so you will continue to receive your membership mailings. Our membership newsletter, Beastly Banner, and renewal notices are mailed bulk mail and cannot be forwarded by the post office.
Letter From The Director
In today’s economy, our guests tell us they prefer the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as the best value for creating family traditions and family fun. That is why we have a record number of households buying our memberships. The new program, which freezes the price at the old membership rate for two years, has been an overwhelming success. We’d like to know more about how the Zoo has impacted your family, so read this issue carefully to learn how you can send us your stories to be featured on our Web site.
In 2008, we celebrated the “Year of the Frog.” This year, in collaboration with the World Associations of Zoos and Aquariums, we will launch the “Year of the Gorilla.” Given the Columbus Zoo’s long history of success with great apes, including gorillas, bonobos and orangutans, we look forward to highlighting this new program.
This spring, we are also introducing “Animals on Safari,” a new animal show produced by renowned animal trainer Joel Slaven. With 80 - 100 animals performing specialized behaviors, this show is a must see! Throughout the performance, audience members are encouraged to be responsible pet owners. Additionally, the show reinforces the message that wild and exotic animals do not make good pets. “Animals on Safari”will premier in May.
Spring is always a good time to see new Zoo babies, so we invite your family to visit ours!
Member Tips & Benefits
Being a member of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is something you can be proud of! Your membership dollars help support the programs and projects we are involved in locally and globally.
With your membership, you get free admission all year long, free parking, a 10 percent discount in the Zoo gift shops, discounts at Safari Golf Course, priority registration to our educational offerings and this members-only magazine featuring special offers/discounts. You also receive the best discounts on Zoombezi Bay season passes and tickets.
Reciprocity Reminder Your Columbus Zoo membership could save you money when visiting other AZA accredited zoos & aquariums around the country.
Through the AZA reciprocity program, participating zoos and aquariums may offer free or reduced admission prices to Columbus Zoo members.
Please note that each zoo or aquarium is responsible for determining what discount will be offered to Columbus Zoo members. We strongly recommend you call the facility you are planning to visit in advance to determine what you may be charged for admission and parking. Play it safe, call ahead!
Ohio Zoos!
All Ohio zoos have agreed to honor a 50 percent discount on admission for Columbus Zoo members. Admission prices can range from $8 to $16 for adults, but you save 50 percent when you present your Columbus Zoo and Aquarium membership card!
For Your Information Moving? If so, please notify the membership office at
(614) 724-3489 with your change of address so you will continue to receive your membership mailings. Our membership newsletter, Beastly Banner, and renewal notices are mailed bulk mail and cannot be forwarded by the post office.
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