MAY ZOO DAY CINCINNATI ZOO

The safety of our students, families and staff is paramount to us. We've made some updates to ensure that our May Zoo Day is SAFE and full of FUN!

Recent news of threats at our Ohio zoos has raised safety concerns. At OHVA, we've been working through a safety plan and watching things closely. We want to reassure you that the FBI found no tangible threat to safety with these recent reports and has deemed them as "swatting."

We are prepared with safety measures and ready for a great day together.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST WEAR AN OHVA SAFETY LANYARD.

• We will have these available at check-in if you do not already have one.
• You will be given a name card to insert into the badge holder. If you have a school ID, please use that.
• Adults must always be with their students.
• Our Teacher-Led Groups are still happening! Adults, please go along with your students.
• Emergency Meet Up Spot in case of evacuation and parent/child separation: parking lot area to the left of the elevator/escalator pavilion. Susie Ebie and Julene Knudson will be present with RED OHVA shirts and signs. 419-731-8944.
• You will be given a sticker at checking in with the number above. Stick this to your lanyard badge holder.

EVERYONE AGES 3 AND UP NEEDS A HOMETOWN TICKET FROM OHVA

PRE-PAY TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED.

ZOO MEMBERS AND SNAP HOMETOWN TICKETS

• Zoo Members: Secure a free HomeTown ticket to check in with OHVA in the FREE TICKET LINE and then enter the zoo using membership
• SNAP Recipient: Secure a free HomeTown ticket to check in with OHVA in the FREE TICKET LINE. YOU WILL ENTER ZOO ON YOUR OWN by showing your food assistance card – SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) – to receive discounted admission tickets, rides tickets, or membership through our Zoo Access for All program. You must have a valid SNAP card and a valid matching photo ID to purchase admission tickets, rides tickets, or membership.
• SNAP Discounts: Limit of 10 tickets
• Adults (13-61) - $6
• Child/Senior (3-12 or 62+) - $3
• Parking - $1

EVERYONE MUST CHECK IN WITH OHVA BEFORE ENTERING ZOO

• OHVA will have a several check in staff outside the zoo across the bridge from parking
• Check in your HomeTown tickets with OHVA
• You will receive a wristband that gives you access into the zoo at the gate

• MEMBERSHIPS:

• Go to the OHVA TABLE FREE TICKET LINE after you cross the bridge to check in HomeTown tickets with
• OHVA staff
• Enter the zoo with your family membership pass
• SNAP FAMILIES:
• • Go to the OHVA TABLE FREE TICKET LINE after you cross the bridge to check in HomeTown tickets with
  • OHVA staff
• SNAP families will then go straight to zoo ticket office and present IDs for entry into zoo.

10:00 ZOO OPENS

10-11:30 CHECK-IN w/HOMETOWN TICKETS

10:30 TEACHER-LED GROUPS LEAVE FROM OHVA CHECK-IN AREA OUTSIDE THE ZOO

10:30-1:30 GAS CARDS AND LANYARDS ALSO AVAILABLE

at OHVA GATHERING SPOT: Jasmine & Azalea Picnic Shelter Area

12:00 TEACHER-LED GROUPS RETURN TO THE JASMINE & AZALEA PICNIC PICNIC SHELTER

1:30-2:00 OHVA GATHERING AT JASMINE & AZALEA PICNIC PICNIC SHELTER FOR CLOSING, SENIOR RECOGNITION, & GIVE-AWAYS

ENJOY THE ZOO UNTIL CLOSING at 5 PM

Our Gathering Spot is at the JASMINE & AZALEA PICNIC SHELTER AREA situated near the Lemur Lookout.

• Teacher-Lead Groups: leave from OHVA Check-In outside the zoo and return to GATHERING SPOT at 12:00.
• Senior Recognition: During OHVA Gathering at 1:30
• Swag Give-Away: During OHVA Gathering at 1:30
• Gas Cards: Learning Coaches may picked up if they requested one when purchasing HomeTown ticket
• OHVA Safety Lanyards: available here

STUDENTS SIGN UP FOR TEACHER-LED STUDENT GROUPS ON HOMETOWN

From 10:30-12:00, Staff will lead students for tour of the zoo

• Students sign up for these Teacher-Led Student Groups when they secure their HomeTown tickets.
• These groups leave from the OHVA check -in area outside the zoo
• Families are to tag along with OHVA students in these groups, but students need to be engaged with the group and with the teacher.
• Students will be checked out at noon by the parent/adult that checked them in and stayed with the group.

• If requested on the HomeTown order, Learning Coaches may sign for a $10 Speedway Gas Card.
• Even though requested, the gas cards are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
• These are made possible with Title I Parent-Family Engagement funds.

1:00-1:30 - OHVA GATHERS AT JASMINE & AZALEA SHELTERS

SENIOR RECOGNITION

SWAG GIVE-AWAY

2:00 End of May Zoo Day

Families are welcome to enjoy the zoo until close

You are welcome to bring sack lunches and/or a cooler into the zoo.

No glass items are permitted.

You may leave your cooler at our Gathering Spot - JASMINE & AZALEA SHELTERS .

OHVA staff will be present here from 10:30 - 2:00.

The zoo also has food vendors if you wish to purchase lunch or snacks there.