Military Appreciation Weekend

Join us for our monthly Military Appreciation Weekend as we honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our nation’s heroes. It’s a powerful way for families to come together, show support, and celebrate the spirit of gratitude.

SeaWorld proudly supports the men and women of the U.S. armed services through its Waves of Honor military salute program. The program provides free admission to the SeaWorld® and Busch Gardens® Parks, and Sesame Place® for members of U.S. armed forces.

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Saturday - Sunday

In partnership with Support Our Troops, we invite guests to write heartfelt postcards to active-duty service members at our designated mailbox—sharing words of encouragement and appreciation.

Remembrance table surround by velvet rope

A remembrance table and a dedicated photo backdrop offer meaningful spaces to reflect, remember, and pay tribute to the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Freedom Dogs, Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, Paws for Purple Hearts, Adjoin

Meet local community organizations dedicated to supporting service members and veterans, including Warrior Foundation Freedom Station who will showcase the vital role they play in the recovery and transition of our nation’s injured warriors, Paws for Purple Hearts (Saturday only) who will showcase their devotion to improving the lives of Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members through the use of the highest quality assistance dogs and canine-assisted therapeutic programs, Freedom Dogs Foundation (Sunday only) who will showcase their devotion to enhancing the lives of wounded military heroes through the use of specialty-trained service dogs, and Adjoin who creates limitless pathways for people to belong where they live, work, learn, and play.

Located near Orca Encounter

Family of four in patriotic outfits at SeaWorld San Diego

Bring the whole family and join us as we recognize the brave men and women who protect our freedom at Orca Encounter presentations all weekend long. Plus, enjoy kid-friendly activities like crafts and face painting located near Orca Encounter!