USO and Akron Zoo Offering Half-Price Admission to Veterans November 7-13

By David Barnhardt

Akron, OH - In recognition of Veteran’s Day, the Akron Zoo will be offering half price admission to all military personnel, veterans and their immediate families November 7 – 13, 2009. Veterans or people currently serving in the military will just have to show a military ID to receive the discount.

In addition to the discount for military families, the Akron Zoo has also teamed up with the United Service Organization (USO) Northern Ohio Chapter to provide half price admission between November 7-13, 2009 for anyone who brings in a health and wellness item including toothbrushes, batteries, magazines, toilet paper, shaving supplies and much more. Also needed are food/snack items such as small canned goods, tea/coffee, fruit snacks and more. A complete list of items to be brought to get the discount is available at www.akronzoo.org . For more information about the event people can visit the zoo’s website or call (330) 375-2550.

The Akron Zoo, which is home to over 700 animals from around the world, is open 361 days a year. Winter hours are 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and admission is $6.00 per person and parking is $2.00.
The Akron Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Look for the logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats.

To view Akron Zoo's web page on Zoo and Aquarium Visitor, go to:  http://www.zandavisitor.com/forumtopicdetail-165-Akron_Zoo_in_Ohio