MD Zoo Announces 'Zoo Keeper For A Day Giveaway'

From MD Zoo: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and Maryland 529 (formerly College Savings Plans of Maryland) are pleased to announce the “Zookeeper for a Day Giveaway” and a special “529 Day Celebration” on May 29, 2017.

On May 29, 2017 the Zoo will host a “529 Day Celebration” and the first 500 children to enter the Zoo will pay a special price of only $5.29 for admission, almost $10 off the regular child’s admission, thanks to the folks at Maryland 529. Representatives of Maryland 529 will be onsite to answer questions about saving for college using their two flexible 529 plans.

As “Zookeeper for a Day” one lucky child along with his or her guests, will win a special behind-the-scenes Zoo tour and get the chance to meet and interact with Maryland Zoo keeper staff, plus get exclusive access to animal care facilities. The winning child will also receive a $529 Maryland College Investment Plan courtesy of Maryland 529 and a free annual membership for their family to The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Some restrictions apply*.

“Maryland 529 is excited to partner with the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore to help increase awareness among families about the importance of saving for their children’s higher education expenses,” said Lauren Shipley, Maryland 529 Executive Director. “Saving money in a tax-deferred 529 plan, such as the Maryland College Investment Plan or Prepaid College Trust, can cut of pocket college costs in half compared to taking out a student loan and paying interest, and we’re happy to help a family jump start their college savings through the ‘Zookeeper for a Day Giveaway’.”

To enter your child in the random drawing for the “Zookeeper for a Day” experience, a $529 Maryland College Investment Plan account and a free family membership to The Maryland Zoo, complete the online form at www.marylandzoo.org. Registration is open from now through June 23, 2017, and the drawing to select a winner will take place on June 26, 2017.

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