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First Twilight Tuesday is tomorrow night!

CINCINNATI, OH (July 1, 2019) – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has something for everyone this July.  Night owls will enjoy staying later every Tuesday and early birds can arrive before the Zoo opens during a special Members Morning on July 27^th.
“The Zoo is for everyone, and our lineup of upcoming events reflects that,” said Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard.  “Visitors loved staying to watch the sunset on Twilight Tuesdays last year, so we’re giving them that opportunity again starting tomorrow night!”
Every Tuesday in July, the Zoo will stay open until 8 p.m., and visitors who enter after 5 p.m. on Twilight Tuesdays pay half price. The evenings are FREE for members and people who have purchased tickets for 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, or 7/30. The train, carousel and 4D theater will be in operation, food stations will remain open, and special animal encounters are planned.

More to come in July:

• July 4^th – FREE admission for retired and active military!
• July 11^th – Cocktails for Conservation
• July 17^th – Macy’s Kids, Cultures, Critters and Crafts Festival
• July 25^th – Red White and Zoo concert
• July 27^th – Members Morning

The Zoo opens daily at 10 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m.  Cincinnati Zoo members enjoy early entry at 9 a.m.  For more information visit www.cincinnatizoo.org.