Columbus Zoo Beastly Banner Winter 2009 : Page 1We had a great summer filled with memories some happy and some sad. We experienced the excitement of Beco’s birth, the second season of Zoombezi Bay, and the opening two new animal experiences: Animal Encounters Village and Animals on Safari. Don’t forget about Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild sponsored by your Columbus Zoo and Aquarium! This amazing partnership with Jungle Jack allows the zoo to showcase all the great conservation projects we support in Ohio and throughout the world. All of these wonderful experiences were the result of the leadership of Jeff Swanagan and his unexpected passing saddened us all. We will miss him dearly, but we promise to keep his spirit alive by continuing to offer fun family experiences that touch the heart to teach the mind. Wildlights returns this winter and thanks to AEP we have more LED lights than ever! We’ll have a new holiday village featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus along with their Reindeer all in one location at Jungle Jack’s Landing. Our spectacular automated light show has been expanded to Animal Encounters Village offering two great shows! Looking forward to next year, make sure you don’t miss the opening of Polar Frontier this spring. This spectacular new area features the return of polar bears to the zoo along with arctic foxes, and a new home for Brutus and Buckeye, our Alaskan Brown Bears. 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 and 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 to ensure you will continue to receive your membership mailings. The Beastly Banner and renewal notices are mailed bulk mail and cannot be forwarded by the post office. Don’t miss Wildlights Preview Night Nov. 19, 2009 Interim Director NotesDale SchmidtWe had a great summer filled with memories some happy and some sad. Member Tips & BenefitsBeing 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. Publication List |
