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How GFB Members Can Save This Summer
Posted on June 8, 2023 12:00 AM
Your children are out of school, and you may be racking your brain for ideas to keep them busy during the summer without breaking the bank. Did you know that members of Georgia Farm Bureau get discounts at several summer spots? Here’s a few that will surely keep your kids busy and save you a little money in the process.
Did you know June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month? We’re lucky that in Georgia we have both. Check out their conservation efforts with these events going on at Zoo Atlanta and the Georgia Aquarium this summer.
Zoo Atlanta
Virtual Visits
Don’t want to leave your home, but still want to let your children experience the zoo? Check out their Panda Cam. With weekly updates and a live look inside the panda’s habitat, you can’t go wrong.
Also check out Zoo Atlanta on YouTube, they have tons of virtual field trip videos that your children will love.
Toddler Adventures
Designed for children ages 0-5 and their favorite grownups.
Each month discover a new morning journey, learning with Adventure Cubs. Learn about new animals with games, crafts, stories and singalongs. For evening adventures check out Twilight Tots.
Don’t forget to check out the Treetop Tykes Trail, it’s an all new ropes course experience for visitors under 48 inches tall.
For the Artist
Feeling creative? Check out VanGoat, the talented goat who paints. This unique experience is available on Saturday afternoons.
Discounted Tickets for GFB Members
Spending time with our families is one of our most prized commodities. Take advantage of every moment and enjoy discounted tickets as an added value of your Georgia Farm Bureau membership. Georgia Farm Bureau members enjoy 15% off the General Admission ticket price. Remember all discounted tickets must be purchased in advance online. To get your discounted tickets click here.
Georgia Aquarium
Virtual Visits
Each Friday join, the team at the Georgia Aquarium for Field Trip Fridays. They’ll bring you fun and educational videos that you can enjoy at home. Find out more here.
Also check out the Georgia Aquarium on YouTube. From podcasts to tons of episodes featuring their marine life, there’s sure to be something for everyone in your family.
Camp H20
The Georgia Aquarium has several summer camps opened to children 5 to 13 years old. The camps run from 9AM to 3:30PM Monday through Friday throughout the summer. Children that attend will get to explore the diverse organisms at the Georgia Aquarium, from tiny brine shrimp to massive sharks, and the chance to visit all the galleries they offer. Find out more about the camp here.
Discounted Tickets for GFB Members
Georgia Farm Bureau members can enjoy $10 off the general admission price for Georgia Aquarium. Remember all discounted tickets must be purchased in advance online. To purchase your discounted tickets click here.
Content provided by Zoo Atlanta and Georgia Aquarium