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Contact: Gina Stiles 904-757-4463, ext. 210; cell: 904-655-3632
Email: stilesg@jacksonvillezoo.org

Treat Yourself to Something Really Cool This Summer!
Find Out How You Can Get 50% Off Admission & Get Your Zoo Cool Zone Map at jacksonvillezoo.org

July 29, 2008 - Jacksonville, FL – Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is giving residents all over Northeast Florida a good reason to vacation closer to home this year.   From now until

August 31, 2008, visitors can download a special coupon from the Zoo’s Web site at jacksonvillezoo.org for half off admission. The coupon will only be displayed if one of the three local weather authorities has predicted the temperature will reach or exceed 95 degrees the next day.  Each coupon will be good for 50% off regular Zoo admission for up to four people on the date indicated.

“The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens offers a world of fun right in your own backyard,” said Janet  Johnson, director of operations and marketing at the Zoo.  “Visitors can see—and in some cases even feed or pet—the wonderful animals; take advantage of all the water features, air conditioned buildings and cool treats throughout the Zoo. New people mister systems have been installed at four popular viewing areas including the rhino pavilion on the board walk at Plains of East Africa, viewing window at the jaguars' exhibit at the Range of the Jaguar, wave wall at Gardens of Trout River Plaza, and large bonobo overlook. And the Zoo’s 4,000 square foot Splash Ground at Play Park and the new Stingray Bay exhibit are family favorites especially this time of year.”

For more information on how to make the most of your next Zoo visit go to jacksonvillezoo.org.

For over 90 years, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has been dedicated to inspiring the discovery and appreciation of wildlife through innovative experience in a caring environment. Starting in 1914 with an animal collection that consisted of one red deer fawn, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has grown to house more than 1,500 rare and exotic animals and over 1,000 unique plant species. The Jacksonville Zoo is a non-profit organization and is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).  It is open year-round, seven days a week, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and is located on Jacksonville’s north side at 370 Zoo Parkway, one-half mile east from I-95.  For more information on the Zoo, log on to www.jacksonvillezoo.org.

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