Our First Responders have a difficult calling on their lives. Their jobs require them to go into dangerous situations on a regular basis. I know what it is like to be home waiting for your first responder to come home safely. My dad was a firefighter, EMT and a police officer over the years. His life has been based on public service. Even now, in his retirement, at 76 years of age he is a security guard in a hospital emergency room. I am proud of all my dad has done over the years to protect the citizens in his community.
Busch Gardens® Tampa and SeaWorld® Orlando are honoring Florida first responders through September. From Sept. 1-30, first responders will receive free admission to both Florida parks, and a special offer for additional tickets.
In addition to complimentary admission, qualified first responders receive up to four discounted tickets per park for friends and family for just $50 per ticket, a savings of 48 percent off general admission.
“This special offer is our way to show our support and appreciation for the commitment and dedication of Florida’s first responders,” said Jim Dean, Busch Gardens Tampa park president.
“Our hope is that these courageous people and their families will visit our parks, share time with one another and create memories that last a lifetime,” said Donnie Mills, SeaWorld Orlando park president.
Qualifying first responders include:
- All Florida fire rescue first responders
- Florida emergency medical services employees (EMT/EMS/not hospital employees)
- All Florida police and sheriff offices
- Florida Highway Patrol
- Florida Department of Corrections
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission field officers
- Florida Forest Service Forest Rangers
- Florida Park Service law enforcement
- Department of Homeland Security law enforcement agents
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection law enforcement
Qualifying first responders should visit buschgardenstampa.com or seaworldorlando.com for more information and to register, using the ID.me verification system. Tickets must be used by Sept. 30, 2015. Restrictions apply.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™ also has a tribute program called Waves of Honor™. Created in 2001, the Waves of Honor® military solute program provides free admission to the SeaWorld® and Busch Gardens® parks, and Sesame Place® for active members of U.S. armed forces and as many as three direct dependents per service member.
Thank you to SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™ for stepping up and honoring those who give so much!
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