Zoos and Other Places Offering Free Admission to Active Duty Military Personnel

In appreciation for the sacrifice's made by members of the armed services, many tourist attractions throughout the country offer free admission to active duty military personnel. Some offer this as an ongoing incentive while others offer it only periodically. Please remember to check websites or call to insure that the offer is still valid.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington offers free admission to military personnel periodically. Check their Web site at www.pdza.org for the calendar of events.

The San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park located in San Diego, California and home to more than 3,500 rare and exotic animals, offers free admission to active duty military personnel with valid I.D.

www.sandiegozoo.org

Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, Illinois offers free admission throughout the year with valid active duty military I.D. visit www.brookfieldzoo.com

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens located in Naples, Florida offers free admission to military personnel over Veteran's Day weekend, valid I.D. required. This is a yearly event at the moment but check their calendar before your visit to insure they have not discontinued the offer. Adult and child guests will receive $2.00 off the admission price when accompanied by active duty military personnel. www.caribbeangardens.com

Toledo Zoo in Toledo, Ohio. Military Discounts details - Show your military ID at the gate and receive FREE admission. Immediate family members are eligible for the group rate discount. For family members of military personnel who are currently serving, please show your dependent card at the admission gate to be eligible for the group rate discount www.toledozoo.org

Theme parks in Southern California offer a very special deal to our military Here's to the Heroes" provides a free, single-day admission your choice of SeaWorld or Busch Gardens park, Sesame Place, Adventure Island or Water Country USA for the service member and up to three of his or her direct dependents. Any active duty, active reserve or ready reserve service member or National Guardsman is eligible for this fantastic deal. The active duty member must register either online at www.herosalute.com or in the entrance plaza of a participating park, and show a Department of Defense photo ID.

Brandywine Zoo in Wilmington, Delaware offers free admission to military personnel and their immediate family during their American Celebration. Check calendar for valid dates. www.brandywinezoo.org

Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, Florida offers free admission to active duty military at different times throughout the year. In the past they have extended this offer for Veteran's day and Memorial Day weekends. Special offers were also extended to dependants of military members. Check their website for upcoming offers and events www.lowryparkzoo.org

There are lots of fun attractions that offer these deals and discounts as a way of saying thank you to our service men and women. Remember to call ahead and verify that the discount is still valid.