Zoos are a fun way to spend a sunny summer day while learning about animals and spending quality family time together. But admission fees can be costly.
So we've put together a list of zoos around the country that offer military discounts year-round. Several zoos also offer special deals on Veterans Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July so check back during those holidays.
Most zoo discounts aren't available online, so be prepared to ask for the military discount at the ticket window. Don't forget to bring your military ID!
The Alaska Zoo in Anchorage offers a $4 military discount on admission for active-duty military and veterans.
Active-duty military, veterans, reservists and dependents get a $3 military discount on general admission to the Birmingham Zoo in Alabama.
Active-duty military, veterans and their dependents receive $3 off admission at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida.
At the Bronx Zoo in New York, active-duty military and veterans receive a complementary Bronx Zoo Admission or Limited Admission ticket for themselves and 50% off tickets for up to three guests. Advance ticket reservations are required.
At the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden in Ohio, military personnel and their families receive $3 off on adult tickets and $2 off on children's tickets.
Get a $2 military discount on admission at the Dallas Zoo in Texas for up to two adults and two children. This discount isn't available with the special pricing in January and February.
The Denver Zoo in Colorado offers a $2 discount for adults and seniors and $1 off children in their group with one valid military ID.
Active-duty military and their spouses get a $3 discount on admission at the El Paso Zoo.
The Greenville Zoo in South Carolina offers active-duty military, retired military and their spouses and children a military discount on admission.
The military discount at the Honolulu Zoo in Hawaii includes $11 off adult admission and $7 off child admission. Children ages two and under get in free.
The Houston Zoo in Texas offers a military discount on general admission tickets to members of the U.S. military, their families, and veterans. A reservation is required as well as a military ID when presenting your ticket for admission.
At the Indianapolis Zoo in Indiana, all current and former members of the military get a $2 discount on the purchase of up to four tickets per visit.
Active-duty service members receive free general admission to the Louisville Zoo in Kentucky. Military families can also contact Ft. Knox ITR to check for discounts on general admission tickets.
The Montgomery Zoo in Alabama offers a $1 military discount on admission.
The Oklahoma City Zoo in Oklahoma offers a 50% military discount on general admission for military members and up to 4 family members.
The military discount at the Omaha Zoo in Nebraska is $1 off daily admission for adults and children.
Palm Beach Zoo in Florida offers active, reservist, and retired members of the military free admission, as well as 50% off admission for up to three members of their group.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium in Pennsylvania offers active-duty, reservists and veterans free general admission with proper identification. (The discount does not apply to family members or dependents.)
At Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, South Carolina, get a $2 military discount off general admission.
The San Francisco Zoo in California offers retired and active military personnel the San Francisco resident rate, which is $3 off adult admission.
Active-duty military, reservists and veterans receive free admission to Zoo Atlanta in Georgia. Family members and guests must pay regular admission rates.
Active-duty and retired military members get $5 off memberships at Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee. Memberships include unlimited visits to the zoo and free parking for a year.
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