Deal of the Day: McDonald's Dollar Day at the Zoo

Dickerson Park Zoo Elephants enjoy a shower.  photo Springfield CVB

Deal of the Day:  McDonald's Dollar Day Sept. 19 at Dickerson Park Zoo

Saturday, Sept. 19, everyone gets into the zoo for $1. gates are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission to Dickerson Park Zoo will be $1 for all ages.

Early risers get even more of a bargain: the first 500 kids (ages 12 and younger) to complete a scavenger hunt will receive a coupon for an ice cream treat from a participating McDonald's restaurant.  The zoo will also offer $1 specials on soft drinks and popcorn.

Ronald McDonald will be there for a meet and greet and is offering tours of the Tooth Truck, 9 a.m. to noon.    Dickerson Park Zoo is offering $1 face painting from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m and a  $1-a-ride inflatable bounce, open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m..
                     
McDonald's Dollar Day events include live Taekwondo demonstrations presented by the National Progressive Taekwondo Association,  11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

McDonald's Dollar Day is presented by Dickerson Park Zoo, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, McDonald's and Alice 95.5FM.

Dickerson Park Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fees are $7 for adults and teenagers, $5 for seniors age 60 and older, $5 for children ages 3-12 and free for children age 2 and younger. Friends of the Zoo members are admitted free; FOZ memberships are $65 for an annual pass. For information about zoo events, visit www.dickersonparkzoo.org or call 417-864-1800.

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Springfield, Missouri, Convention & Visitors Bureau Tourist Information Center: 3315 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield, MO 65804.

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