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Riverbanks Zoo Offering Father's Day Deal

All dads and the children of deployed or previously deployed military personnel get in free on Father's Day.

is partnering with Operation Military Kids this Father's Day to offer free admission to all fathers, as well children of deployed military personnel and children who've had a parent return from deployment within the last year.

In order for children to receive free admission, military families must provide a copy of the parent’s deployment orders. Those who’ve had a parent return from deployment within the last year must provide a copy of those orders as well.

Staff from Operation Military Kids will have a booth set up inside the zoo entrance Sunday with information about the organization and support programs for families. 

In addition, representatives from New York Life Insurance Company will be on-site throughout the day issuing free child identification cards. New York Life-issued child IDs feature a child’s photo, fingerprints, contact information, as well as other pertinent information to help ensure the safety of children.

Zoo hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Father's Day.

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