Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Donates to NAACP on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Powell, OH, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will be honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by donating a portion of proceeds to the Central Ohio branch of the NAACP in honor of Dr. King’s profound work.
With each paid admission, $1 will be donated on January 16, 2023 during Zoo operating hours (10 a.m – 4 p.m.). The standard parking fees ($10 per vehicle; free for Zoo members) will still apply.
“The historic contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King carry on in the work of NAACP, whose mission is to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion,” said Columbus Zoo and Aquarium President and CEO Tom Schmid. “As an organization dedicated to supporting inclusion and diversity ourselves, we are proud to partner with community organizations that foster a sense of empowerment and belonging in Central Ohio.”
While visiting the Zoo on January 16, guests will have plenty of winter experiences to enjoy. Many animals are visible from the comfort of heated, indoor shelters, including Discovery Reef, Manatee Coast, Congo Expedition, the Reptile Building, the habitats at Vanishing Giants, Adventure Cove/Jack Hanna’s Animal Encounters Village, and the Naomi Coyle Dempsey Quest for Enlightenment Interpretive Center in the Asia Quest region. Additionally, many animals are also fans of the colder temperatures, such as those living in the North America region like the polar bear and cougars, who are particularly playful during the winter months.
For additional updates about the Columbus Zoo, events, and more, be sure to follow the Zoo’s social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, and visit us at ColumbusZoo.org.
About the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Home to more than 10,000 animals representing over 600 species from around the globe, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium leads and inspires by connecting people and wildlife. The Zoo family of parks is a recreational and education destination that includes the 22-acre Zoombezi Bay water park and 18-hole Safari Golf Course. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium also manages The Wilds, a 10,000-acre conservation center and safari park located in southeastern Ohio. The Zoo is a regional attraction with global impact; annually contributing more than $4 million of privately raised funds to support conservation projects worldwide. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Columbus Zoo has earned Charity Navigator¹s prestigious 4-star rating.
Contact:
JEN FIELDS, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Tel: 614-645-3400
Email: info@columbuszoo.org.
Source: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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Source: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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