Teachers can add up savings when visiting some of Florida's most popular attractions with these free admission offers:
- March is "Teacher Month" at Dinosaur World and will gain free admission by showing their teacher identification.
- Teachers are free at The Florida Aquarium. Simply show proof of employment (current pay stub with teacher payroll code). Also, teachers receive a 20% discount on memberships. Teachers looking for classroom materials will find pre- and post-lessons online.
- Florida and Georgia teachers can qualify for a free educator pass at Kennedy Space Center. Teachers must provide a photo identification, a valid Florida or Georgia teaching certificate, and a valid teacher ID card at the ticket plaza.
- SeaWorld Orlando offers a complimentary "Teacher Study Pass" to active K-12 Florida grade school teachers. The pass is valid for unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando through December 31, 2012.
- Broward Teacher Union members and Palm Beach County Classroom Teacher's Association members qualify for a teacher's free annual pass at Jungle Island.
- Several Florida zoos and attractions offer one chaperone admitted free per 5 or 10 students (depends on attraction and/or age of children) during field trips, including Lion Country Safari, Lowry Park Zoo and Miami Seaquarium.
If you have a dinosaur fan between the ages of 3 and 12, they can get FREE admission to Dinosaur World on their birthday. Simply provide proof of their birthday at the gate. Click here for more free and special admission information.
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Everyone should see Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba at least once in their lifetime; and, if you live in Florida, now is your chance to see this most amazing show. Florida residents are invited to "live it up" and experience Orlando's resident Cirque du Soleil show, La Nouba at Downtown Disney's West Side for 25% off the regular price of Category 2 seats.
La Nouba, by Cirque du Soleil, is presented exclusively at Walt Disney World Resort. The title of the show originates from the French phrase "faire la Nouba," which means "to party, to live it up." The spectacular performance features over 60 artists and a live orchestra in a mix of theatrical and circus arts that has been seen by more than eight million guests. La Nouba, which is presented twice nightly Tuesday through Saturday at Downtown Disney's West Side, first opened in December 1998 and has been a hit with tourists.
Floridians have also supported the show, so the cast is thanking Florida residents for their loyalty by offering the discount on select seats. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Discounted tickets are $66.75 (plus tax) for adults and $54.00 (plus tax) for children available at the box office or by calling 407-WDW-SEAT. The special tickets are available for performances Tuesdays through Fridays, January 31 through March 30, 2012.
- Discount applies to Category 2 ticket only (regularly $89-$72).
- Proof of Florida residency required.
- Tickets are subject to availability and restrictions apply.
- Cirque du Soleil dark days (no shows): Sundays, Mondays and select times throughout the year.
Photos © The Walt Disney Company
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