CINCINNATI — Hamilton County residents have a particular “thank you” from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Backyard as Hamilton County Appreciation Days returns.
From Aug. 25 by means of Aug. 27, county residents can have half-price admission for the zoo.
“Hamilton County’s support is crucial to the Zoo’s success,” stated Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard in a news launch. “For every dollar of levy funding that the Zoo receives, we bring 10 times that amount back into the county. That benefits everyone in the area, but we want to make sure that residents get an even greater, direct return on their investment.”
Hamilton County commissioners just lately authorized the zoo’s renewal levy of 0.46 mills, which has been in place since 2008, however declined the rise of 0.11 mills for the November poll. The present levy prices $9.01 per $100,000 of home worth; the rise would have price a further $3.85 per $100,000 of home worth.
“Expenses covered by the levy are up 79% since voters last approved a tax increase 15 years ago. Costs for animal care alone have doubled in that time,” stated Maynard. “The inflationary increase that we’ve requested would amount to about 25 cents more per month for the owner of a $100,000 home, and it would help us remain the world-class Zoo that we are. We think that residents value what we bring to the community and would support what we’re asking if they’re given the opportunity to vote for it.”
Tickets for Hamilton County Appreciation Days may be bought on-line prematurely. A sound Hamilton County picture ID shall be checked upon entry.
“We look forward to welcoming Hamilton County residents during Hamilton County Appreciation Days later this month,” stated Maynard.
The zoo opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Members get Early Entry and are welcome to enter the zoo at 9 a.m.
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