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Zoo opens doors to veterans for Remembrance Day

Blizzard, Star and Humphrey at the Journey to Churchill exhibit at Assiniboine Park Zoo. Assiniboine Park Conservancy / Global News

WINNIPEG — The Assiniboine Park Zoo is offering free admission to veterans and anyone currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces for the next week.

From Sunday, Nov. 8 to Saturday, Nov. 14 all current and former military personnel and their families will be able to get in for free.

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“It’s important to take a moment to thank those who have served for their service and to appreciate their contributions,” said Dr. Brian Joseph, the senior director of animal management and conservation for the Assiniboine Park Conservancy.

The zoo is also partnering with the Canadian Forces Appreciation Program to offer 10 per cent off admission to the zoo for current and past military members and their families.

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