HEALTHSPRING, INC 
By NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 2, 2012) - HealthSpring and the Nashville Zoo announced today they will present the eighth Senior Day at the Zoo to allow seniors ages 65 and older free admission to the Zoo on Friday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Additionally, seniors will receive a $3 coupon that can be used for purchases at the Zoo's food and retail locations.
The young and young-at-heart can also enjoy rides on the Wild Animal Carousel, visits to Lorikeet Landing and an adventure through the Zoo's limited engagement exhibit, DinoTrek (additional fees apply). Visitors will have an opportunity to enjoy games, prizes, entertainment and attend informational sessions. Zoo keepers will also be on hand to present educational talks at various animal exhibits throughout the day.
"HealthSpring is very pleased to once again offer seniors a
chance to experience a free day at the Nashville Zoo," said
Greg Allen, president of HealthSpring of Tennessee. "We
are always looking for ways to support both the community and
our members; this great event achieves that aim by
encouraging seniors to be healthy and active by enjoying the
sights of our local Zoo."
Guests will be treated to a rousing performance featuring
HealthSpring Silver Stars at a concert from 11 a.m. to 12
p.m. in the Jungle Terrace. Performing on Senior Day at the
Zoo will be trumpeter David Balph, 2011 Silver Star winner,
and blues/gospel singer and guitarist Rev. Robert Shipp, 2010
Silver Star winner. Silver Stars is a talent competition
designed by HealthSpring specifically for people age 60+ (www.hssilver.stars).
Information about the 2012 Silver Stars talent competition
will be available at a booth at the Zoo.
A free "Basics of Medicare" educational seminar will be held
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Croft Building. Additionally,
seniors will be able to obtain information about other
relevant health topics at designated booths onsite.
"We are excited to continue our partnership with HealthSpring to offer Senior Day at the Zoo," says Jim Bartoo, marketing and public relations director for Nashville Zoo. "A day at the Zoo is enjoyable for people of all ages, and this is a great opportunity to share all the Zoo has to offer with Nashville's valued senior community."
Senior Day at the Zoo is the result of a partnership between Nashville Zoo and HealthSpring. There is a $5 parking fee per vehicle.
About HealthSpring
HealthSpring, a Cigna company, is one of the country's
leading health plans focused on delivering care to the senior
population, predominately through Medicare Advantage and
other Medicare and Medicaid products. Along with its
companies Bravo Health and Leon Medical Centers Health Plans,
HealthSpring serves more than one million customers in
locations across the country. Based in Nashville, Tennessee,
HealthSpring owns and operates health plans in Alabama,
Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Mississippi,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia and
Washington, D.C. HealthSpring also offers a national
stand-alone prescription drug plan. For more information,
visit www.healthspring.com.
About the Nashville Zoo
Nashville Zoo is accredited by the prestigious Association of
Zoos and Aquariums, assuring the highest standards of animal
care and husbandry. Attracting more than 640,000
visitors annually, the Zoo is considered one of the top things to do in
Nashville. The Zoo is a non-profit organization located
at 3777 Nolensville Pike and is open every day except
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. The mission
of Nashville Zoo is to inspire a culture of understanding and
discovery of our natural world through conservation,
innovation and leadership.www.nashvillezoo.org.
Contacts:
Graham Harrison
615-234-6710
graham.harrison@healthspring.com
Jim Bartoo
833-1534 ext. 126
jbartoo@nashvillezoo.org
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