Blank Park Zoo Foundation - Happy Holidays from Blank Park Zoo

Liz RegenoldMembershipMembers of the Blank Park Zoo are very important for the operation and support ofthe Zoo. Our member households now number over 9,000. Their support is crucial inhelping the Zoo fulfill our mission and provide outstanding care for our animals andexceptional experiences for our visitors.Membership has many benefits, including:• Free daytime admission• Free Parking• Free or reduced admission to over 165 zoos and aquariums• Discounted admission for special events, like Night Eyes• 10% discount at Wild Things Gift Shop, The Safari Grill and The Beastro• 10% discount on facility rentals and education animal programs scheduledwith a facility rental• Previews of special events and new exhibits• Opportunities to purchase event tickets prior to the general public• Discounts on selected Zoo education classes• Subscription to Zoo Tracks, our quarterly newsletter• Member Mondays: free train rides for member’s children (under age 14) and20% discount at Wild Things Gift Shop• Early admission (9:30 AM) on Saturdays and Sundays, Memorial DayWeekend through Labor Day Weekend.Members can also take advantage of a variety of “Members-Only” previews and events.Our Member Days in May were a resounding success, with free ice cream and trainrides provided to members’ children. Next year’s member appreciation includes amonthly drawing for a free Behind The Scenes Tour for new members and renewingmembers.Memberships make great gifts for birthdays, holidays and special occasions and can beenjoyed throughout the year. For more information visit www.blankparkzoo.com.The Zoo is a greatplace to spendquality family time,away from all oflife’s demands. WhenI was at home withthe boys during theday, our membershipwas an awesomevalue! Whenevermy “animals” wererestless, I couldescape to the Zoowith them forhours of fun. Wespend all day, enjoyingthe animals, feedingthe fish, and grabbinga dish of ice creamon a hot day. Weuse our membershipyear round – we liketo learn facts aboutthe animals, keepup-to-date on newarrivals, and showoff our Halloweencostumes at NightEyes. We love theZoo!”- Lori DaleThe Blank Park Zoo extends its gratitude to its many members whose support hashelped to make 2006 such a resounding success.Whenever we visit the Blank Park Zoo, we comeaway thinking, “What a great jewel for the Stateof Iowa.” Our kids can’t get enough of it, theyask to go many times each week, and we alwayshave a wonderful time do-ing the Zoo.”- Brian & Wendy Rickert13