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CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden gears up for another fun-filled year of wild events. The Zoo announces its 2011 event line-up including excitement for children and adults alike! From Zoo Babies to Zoo Brew, everyone in the family has a reason to smile.

EVENT/PROMOTION DATE

Penguin Days “Bundle Up and Save a Bundle” January 3 – February 28

– ½ off admission every day

*Barrows Lecture Series March 23

– Mark Moffat

*Zootini March 24

Zoo Blooms April 1 – 30

Tunes & Blooms Concerts April 7, 14, 21 & 28

*Barrows Lecture Series April 6

– Stan Rullman

Easter Celebration April 23

*Barrows Lecture Series April 27

– Bill Conway

*Wild About Wine May 12

Zoo Babies May 1– May 31

Members’ Appreciation Night May 20 (5:00-9:00pm)

Night Hunters Opens May 21

Zoo Golf May 24

*Barrows Lecture Series May 24

– David Western

*Wild About Wine June 23

Visitor Appreciation Days August 5, 6 & 7

*Wild About Wine August 18

Cheetah Run 5K Run/Walk September 4

*Zoofari September 16

*ZooGrass Festival October 1

*Zoo Brew October 6

HallZOOween October 8-9, 15-16 & 22-23

Noon – 5 p.m.

PNC Festival of Lights, 5 – 9 p.m. OPEN NIGHTLY November 25 – January 1

-Media/Volunteer/Members’ Preview Wednesday, Nov 23

-Happy Zoo Year Saturday, December 31

*Price not included in Zoo admission (Zoo admission: Adult $14, Child $10, parking $8)

The Zoo’s events promise to keep everyone in your family entertained. The Zoo opens daily at 9 a.m. For more information visit the Zoo online at www.cincinnatizoo.org