Give blood and receive two free tickets to Dickerson Park Zoo

Dickerson Park Zoo and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, are partnering together help boost the region’s blood supply for local patients. Go wild about saving lives and donate blood at the upcoming blood drive at Ozarks Healthcare on Friday, August 16.

 

Successful donors will receive a voucher for two free general admissions to the Dickerson Park Zoo, valued at $38. Zoo admission vouchers are valid through July 31, 2025. No other discounts or coupons apply. Donors will also receive a limited-edition zoo themed T-shirt, while supplies last.

 

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks donors provide all the blood for patients at Ozarks Healthcare, as well as dozens of healthcare facilities across the Ozarks. West Plains area residents will have the opportunity to donate at the following location: Ozarks Healthcare, OMC Parkway Center, Willard Hunter Classroom, located at 1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd, West Plains on Friday, August 16 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.

 

To help avoid wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged. Donors can schedule an appointment at https://www.cbco.org/donate-blood/ or by calling 417-227-5006.

Photo identification required. Please eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to the blood drive.