Phoenix Zoo Military & Veteran Discount
$5 off general admission at the gate for military and veterans (18+), plus free entry on Veterans Day and Memorial Day.
Yes — the Phoenix Zoo gives military members and veterans (18+) $5 off general admission at the gate with valid photo ID, and runs free admission on Veterans Day and Memorial Day with military ID or DD214.
The everyday $5 is gate-only and can’t be used on online or advance tickets, so on regular days it’s worth comparing against the online advance price — the two don’t stack. The bigger wins are the free holiday days, and on Memorial Day the cardholder’s party also gets $10 off for up to four guests.
This is an independent guide; we’re not affiliated with the Phoenix Zoo, which is a nonprofit that sets and can change these terms each year. Confirm the current-year holiday terms on the zoo’s event pages before you go.
Opens www.phoenixzoo.org/visit/discounts · Verification via In-store ID
Phoenix Zoo Military Discount — Key Facts
- Discount
- $5 off general admission (everyday, gate-only); FREE on Veterans Day & Memorial Day
- Verification
- In-person photo ID / military ID / DD214
- Who qualifies
- Military and veterans, ages 18+
- Where to redeem
- At the gate (not online/advance)
- Stacking
- None — cannot combine with other offers
- Best total-savings path
- Visit free on Veterans Day/Memorial Day; membership if frequent
- Region
- Phoenix, Arizona
Source: Discounts — Phoenix Zoo (official) · Last verified: July 20, 2026
WHO QUALIFIES
The Phoenix Zoo gives military members and veterans (18+) $5 off general admission at the gate with valid photo ID, plus free admission on Veterans Day and Memorial Day with military ID or DD214.
- Active-duty military — $5 off general admission everyday; free on Veterans Day and Memorial Day.
- Veterans (ages 18+) — $5 off general admission everyday; free on Veterans Day and Memorial Day with military ID or DD214.
- The everyday $5 applies only to the identified cardholder; party members pay regular price (except the extended holiday offers).
| Audience | Discount |
|---|---|
| Military & veterans (18+) — everydayAt the gate only, with valid photo ID. Not valid on online/advance tickets and not combinable. | $5 off general admission |
| Active-duty & veterans — Veterans DayWith valid military ID; historically the cardholder’s party members get the $5 off. Confirm each year. | Free admission |
| Active-duty & veterans — Memorial DayWith valid military ID or DD214, in person. The $10-off-guests offer is separate from the everyday $5. | Free admission + $10 off up to 4 guests |
HOW TO REDEEM
Online at www.phoenixzoo.org
- The everyday $5 is gate-only — compare the online advance priceThe military $5 discount is not valid on online or advance tickets, so it can’t be claimed on the website. On regular days, compare the online advance price at phoenixzoo.org against the gate price plus your $5 — the cheaper of the two wins (they don’t stack).
- Check the current-year holiday event pagesBefore a visit around Veterans Day or Memorial Day, open the zoo’s event page (e.g. phoenixzoo.org/events/memorial-day) to confirm this year’s free-admission terms and hours.
In store
- Bring valid IDBring valid photo ID for the everyday $5, and military ID or DD214 for holiday free admission.
- Buy at the gate/box officePurchase your ticket in person at the gate — not online, since the military discount is gate-only.
- Tell the cashier and present IDMention you’re claiming the military discount and show your ID so the cashier can apply it.
HOW IT WORKS
Verification is manual and in person: a cashier checks your photo ID for the everyday $5, or your military ID or DD214 for holiday free admission. There is no ID.me, GovX, SheerID, or WeSalute digital verification — everything happens at the gate.
Some discount-directory pages misstate the everyday benefit as "5% off." The zoo’s own discounts page states a flat $5 off general admission, not a percentage, so trust the primary page. The real value is the free-admission holidays: Veterans Day and Memorial Day, when active-duty and veterans enter free with proper ID.
For the best total cost, plan visits around Veterans Day and Memorial Day; if you visit multiple times a year, a household membership beats per-visit discounts; and on non-holidays, weigh the $5 gate discount against the online advance price, which is sometimes lower even without the discount. Also watch for local Arizona-resident or free-day promotions.
Exclusions & fine print
- The everyday $5 is not valid on online or advance tickets — gate purchase only.
- Cannot be combined with any other offer.
- Applies to the identified cardholder; ages 18+.
- Holiday free admission requires military ID or DD214, in person; the Memorial Day $10-off-guests offer covers up to four guests.
- Admission pricing is dynamic by date and season — confirm the day-of gate price before assuming a total.
SOURCES
- Discounts — Phoenix Zoo (official) — Phoenix Zoo
- Memorial Day — Phoenix Zoo (official event page) — Phoenix Zoo
- Veterans Day discount at Phoenix Zoo — City Sun Times — City Sun Times
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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MORE MILITARY DISCOUNTS
All military & veteran discountsEditorial policy
- Source priority. We cite Phoenix Zoo's official discount page and the identity-verification provider (In-store ID) first. Discount amounts, eligibility, and exclusions are quoted from those sources and confirmed on the "Last verified" date above.
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