Reid Park Zoo is offering free admission to all active and retired military personnel this Independence Day.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, folks who show a military ID won't have to pay a penny to enter the zoo.
Plus, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the zoo will provide watermelon goodies to the animals, along with watermelon Eegees and other treats for visitors.
For those who are unable to make a trip to the zoo on the Fourth, Reid Park Zoo will also hold free admission to military personnel from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 6 during the zoo's Summer Safari Nights. Enjoy cooler temperatures, live music and, of course, animal sight-seeing.
Other military discounts on the Fourth:
- Outback Steakhouse – Discounts are given to military personnel, firefighters, police, and first responders. Year-round 10 percent discounts are awarded, but until July 4, Outback will provide a 20 percent discount.
- JoAnn Fabric – A 10 percent discount is normally given to military personnel, but a 20 percent discount will be given on the Fourth. (Free shipping is also available for everyone on digital purchases until July 4 with the code 4THOFJULY.)
- Walgreens – 20 percent off regular price items until July 4, with a Walgreens loyalty card and proof of service.
Below are 9 other 4th of July deals available to everyone:
- Applebee's – Since the Fourth falls on a Wednesday, kids eat for free. Restrictions apply.
- Best Buy – Save up to 40 percent off on appliances, plus discounts on other items.
- BJ's Brewhouse – Available through July 15, buy one adult entree with two beverages and get a second adult entree half off. The coupon can be downloaded online.
- Express – Buy one get one sales, with an additional 40 percent off sale items until July 4.
- Hungry Howie's – Until July 4, buy a one-topping large pizza and get a one-topping medium pizza for only four cents. The offer is only available for online carryout with the code JULY418 at Tucson's Campbell location.
- H&M – Apparel from only $4 in-store and online through July 4.
- Papa John's – Available until July 4, a one large or pan one-topping pizza for $7.04 with the online code JULY4.
- Pima Animal Care Center – Adoption fees are $4 for all pets until July 8.
- Target – Up to 30 percent off home and patio items. This is a digital offer only, good with the online code AMERICA. Some apparel items are also on sale with code JULY4.
