POWELL, OH – In honor of those serving our country, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will host a “Military Family Free Days” from July 3 – July 11, 2021, presented by Bob Evans Farms. During this week, military personnel, both past and present, and their immediate family may enjoy free admission to the Zoo and discounted admission to Zoombezi Bay.
Active-duty service members and veterans will need to present their military ID or other proof of service to receive this special admission offer. Parking is $10 per vehicle, and immediate family is defined as active veterans, retired military personnel, active duty military personnel, Reserves and Guard members, their spouse/domestic partner and any children living in the household. Discounted admission to Zoombezi Bay is $25.99 per person for the service member, as well as for their immediate family members, and $23.99 per child or senior in the party.
Bob Evans Farms’ participation in Military Family Free Days is part of its Our Farm Salutes initiative, a national philanthropic effort dedicated to supporting active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. Over the course of Military Family Free Days, Bob Evans Farms will be giving away 15,000 product coupons at the Zoo’s entrance for anyone with a valid military ID.
During your visit to the Zoo you can also experience the Eyes of Freedom: Lima Company Memorial. This traveling memorial depicts the fallen Marines and Navy Corpsman of Columbus, Ohio based Lima Company 3/25, one of the most heavily engaged units of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and includes 23 life-sized portraits. The mission of the nonprofit is to honor the service and sacrifice of all of the thousands of men and women who have served our country in every branch of the armed forces, not forgetting the returning veterans coming home to us. You can see the Eyes of Freedom memorial from July 7 to July 11 at the Conservation Lake trellis! Visit www.EyesofFreedom.org for more information!
For more information about Military Family Free Days at the Columbus Zoo and other events and animal updates, be sure to follow the Zoo’s social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and visit us at ColumbusZoo.org.
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About the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Home to more than 10,000 animals representing over 600 species worldwide, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium leads and inspires by connecting people and wildlife. The Zoo complex is a recreational and education destination that includes the 22-acre Zoombezi Bay water park and 18-hole Safari Golf Course. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium also manages The Wilds, a 10,000-acre conservation center and safari park located in southeastern Ohio. The Zoo is a regional attraction with global impact, annually contributing privately raised funds to support conservation projects worldwide. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Columbus Zoo has earned Charity Navigator’s prestigious 4-star rating.
About Zoombezi Bay
Zoombezi Bay is a 22.7-acre water park that features 19 state-of-the-art water attractions, including the aquatic adventure area, Otter Banks; themed water slide, SoundSurfer; the multi-level play structure, Baboon Lagoon; a wave pool; an action river; a lazy river; a kiddie play pool and more. Admission to Zoombezi Bay includes the Columbus Zoo, and proceeds from the water park support the Zoo’s operation and mission. Please visit www.zoombezibay.com for more information.
