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February 25, 2009

KENTUCKY DOWN UNDER AND DINOSAUR WORLD ANNOUNCE 2009 SPECIAL EVENTS

Cave Region Deals for the Upcoming Season

Kentucky Down Under 2009 Special Events: 

Outback Party - Friends and Family Day 
Friday March 13, 2009
VIP event, by invitation only, free admission

KDU Opening Day
Saturday, March 14, 2009

Home School Month
April 2009
All home schools have admission for group rates regardless of size. Documentation required. 

Edmonson, Metcalfe & Warren County Days 
Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19
Residents in these counties get admission to KDU for only $5 per person. 

Teacher Appreciation Month
June 2009
All teachers receive free admission with school identification. 

Hart & Barren County Days
Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14
Residents get in for $5 per person, Special Guest Star performing will most likely be an old friend from Australia: Wayne Horsburgh.

Back to School Bash
Saturday, August 1st 
Free child admission with a regular paying adult

Aussie Fest and Grayson, Green, Hardin & LaRue County Days
Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4
The longest standing and the most popular KDU festival ever with Sheep Sorting and other fun contests as well as county days!

Halloween Festival
October 24-31, 2009


The park hours are as follows:

Mid March* - Spring Breaks 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Spring Breaks-Memorial Day 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Memorial Day - Back to School8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Back to School-October 31 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
November 1st - Mid March9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Dinosaur World 2009 Special Events Set!

Every day is special at Dinosaur World, but we have a few "dinomite" events in store! 

March - Teacher Month - All teachers receive complimentary admission to experience our educational field trip opportunities (school ID required) 

April - Homeschool Month - All homeschoolers and their families receive $5 group admission (just bring in newsletter or homeschool coop card) 

August - Double Dino Days - come in August and receive a complimentary pass for December 

September - Kentucky Dinomite Day - (September 12th) Residents of Barren and surrounding counties receive $1 admission at Cave City location with proof of residency. 

October - Free Kids on Halloween - Costumed children ages 3-12 receive free admission on Halloween day 

November - Dog Month - Dog owners accompanied by their pet will recieve $2 off admission and pets receive a dog biscuit in celebration of our pet friendly park 

November - Granparents Sundays - The first two Sundays in November, children with grandparents are admitted free 

SPRING - New Dinosaurs Released - Last year it was Mammoths, 2 years ago it was Raptors, 3 years ago it was Spinosaurus, now what? Watch for details! 

YEARLY - Free Birthday Admission - Bring proof of birthday for children ages 3-12 and receive free admission on your birthday! Book a party and recieve a free annual pass!
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Information provided by Cave City Tourist and Convention Commission