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Birmingham Zoo
Birmingham Zoo in Alabama offers free admission to military veterans, active service members, and their dependents. No dollar savings is specified as the offer is for free entry. The discount is valid with a Military ID.
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Montgomery Zoo
Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Museum offers a 50% discount on regular daytime admission for veterans, active duty military, and their dependents from November 9, 2025 9:00 AM to November 15, 2025 4:00 PM.
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Pueblo Zoo
At Pueblo Zoo in Colorado, entry is free for all military personnel showing valid IDs. The discount also extends to military spouses and dependent children. The zoo offers varied experiences, including tours, talks, special events, and educational programs.
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Zoo Miami
Zoo Miami offers free admission for active and veteran U.S. military with valid ID and 50% off for up to six guests November 8–11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., tickets available onsite only.
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Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta offers free admission to all active-duty, reserve, veteran, and retired U.S. Armed Forces members with a valid military ID at Admissions. Regular admission rates apply to accompanying family members and guests, and no reservation is required for military entry.
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Indianapolis Zoo
The Indianapolis Zoo honors veterans and military members by offering free entry on Veterans Day. Their families can enjoy a $2 discount year-round. Proof of service or military ID is required.
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Sedgwick County Zoo
Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, offers free admission to active military members, retirees, and their immediate families. This free entry perk is available on Veterans Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the presentation of a service proof or ID. Additionally, a $1 discount applies to all guests with a military ID on regular days.
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Sunset Zoo
On November 11th, Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, Kansas, welcomes all active-duty military, veterans, their families, and gold-star families for a day of free admission. A valid military ID or proof of service is required for this offer.
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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium offers free admission to active and retired military, veterans, and their families on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
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Cincinnati Zoo
The Cincinnati Zoo offers free admission to active and retired military, including National Guard, veterans, and ROTC with ID, on Veterans Day, plus discounted tickets for up to six immediate family members.
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Columbus Zoo
The Columbus Zoo offers a 50% discount to veterans and active military personnel. Visitors need to present a valid Military ID or proof of service for the special rate. The offer is valid on Veterans Day.
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Oklahoma City Zoo
The Oklahoma City Zoo offers active duty, retired, and veteran military members free admission and $10 general admission for up to four guests with valid military ID.
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Tulsa Zoo
Tulsa Zoo offers $1 off general admission to active military personnel, veterans, and first responders. Just show a valid military ID or proof of service for the discount.
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Nashville Zoo
Nashville Zoo & Regions Bank offer free admission to active military, veterans & their immediate families on Sunday, November 9 (Military Appreciation Day).
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Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium offers free zoo admission for U.S. military veterans and active duty (with ID), with half‑off general admission for immediate family, at the zoo admission window (not valid online).
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