FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

03 July 2007

Contact:   

Amber Ricles          

Marketing Manager           

(757) 441-2374 ext 223

MILITARY FAMILIES CAN NOW GO WILD

DAILY FOR $40 AT THE VIRGINIA ZOO

NORFOLK , VA– The Virginia Zoo is now honoring those who serve our country and their families by offering more than a 30% discount on family memberships. The membership for two adults and their children or grandchildren (under the age of 18) will be $40.

Zoo membership perks include year-round unlimited admission, invitations to member-only events, subscription to the zoo's quarterly magazine and discounts at the gift shop, restaurants, education programs and birthday parties.

The military membership will be sold at the zoo and over the phone by calling 757-441-2374 ext. 242.  This offer is valid to active duty, active reserve, ready reserve service member, National Guardsman, retired military and direct dependents. Valid Department of Defense photo ID is required.

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