
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: THURSDAY, August 3, 1995                   TAG: 9508040003
SECTION: EDITORIAL                    PAGE: N-5   EDITION: METRO 
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ZOO VISITS TO COST MORE SEPT. 1

Mill Mountain Zoo officials have announced that ticket prices will increase.

Lions' lunches, monkey main courses and other costs are taking a big of a bite out of the zoo's operating budget, officials said in announcing the Sept. 1 increase.

Admission rates will be $4 for adults; $3.60 for seniors (60 plus); and $2.75 for children under 12. There is no charge for children under 2.

The zoo uis open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (540) 343-3241.

by CNB