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Educator Appreciation Day Presented by Kaiser Permanente

EDUCATOR APPRECIATION DAY PRESENTED BY KAISER PERMANENTE

Free admission for educators, discounts for accompanying guests, and more on March 12

WHAT: Zoo Atlanta salutes its fellow educators at the Spring Educator Appreciation Day on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Educators will enjoy free admission and $5 off general admission for accompanying guests. Educator Appreciation Day is presented by Kaiser Permanente, with additional support from PNC.

Educators will also receive 10% off purchases at Nourish Café and in Zoo Atlanta gift shops, as well as an opportunity to visit a variety of educational booths throughout the Zoo. Zoo Atlanta Education Team members will be on hand with information about Zoo programming and professional learning opportunities for teachers. Booths will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Educator Appreciation Day discounts apply to active teachers; local and out-of-state educators; informal educators; and administrative support staff. Educators must present a valid educator ID or relevant documentation and a photo to take advantage of these discounts.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and is available at zooatlanta.org. Same-day registration will be available at the educator check-in area across from Zoo Atlanta Admissions.

WHEN: Saturday, March 12, 2022, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; educational booths will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.   

WHERE:
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Avenue, S.E.
Atlanta, GA  30315

 

CONTACT:   

Rachel Davis, Director of Communications
404.624.2812 – office
404.309.2238 – cell
rdavis@zooatlanta.org

Gavin Johnson, Public Relations and Communications Specialist
404.624.5980 – office
gjohnson@zooatlanta.org

 

ABOUT: About Zoo Atlanta

A proud accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the gold standard for animal care and welfare, Zoo Atlanta has a mission to save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education, and engaging experiences. The Zoo is home to more than 1,000 animals representing more than 200 species from around the world, many of them endangered or critically endangered. Highlights include giant pandas, including Ya Lun and Xi Lun, the only giant panda twins in the U.S.; one of North America’s largest zoological populations of great apes; and a global center of excellence for the care and study of reptiles and amphibians. Recent transformations include the African Savanna, featuring expanded habitats for African elephants, giraffes, zebras, ostriches, warthogs, meerkats and rhinos; Savanna Hall, a state-of-the-art special event destination in the restored historic former home of the Atlanta Cyclorama; and The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Plaza. For more information, visit zooatlanta.org.

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