firstresponders – Ripley Entertainment Inc https://www.ripleyentertainment.com Over 90 Family Attractions Worldwide Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:24:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.16 115743086 Ripley’s St. Augustine Says “Thank You” to All First Responders with 50% Off Admission https://www.ripleyentertainment.com/8896/ Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:52:44 +0000 http://www.ripleyentertainment.com/?p=8896/  Ripley’s St. Augustine Says “Thank You” to  All First Responders with 50% Off Admission   For Immediate Release – Saint Augustine, FL (February 13th, 2020) – ALL First Responders, plus their...

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 Ripley’s St. Augustine Says “Thank You” to 

All First Responders with 50% Off Admission

 

For Immediate Release –

Saint Augustine, FL (February 13th, 2020) – ALL First Responders, plus their immediate family members (spouses and children), will receive 50% off admissions with valid ID when they visit Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, St. Augustine, February 17th – February 23rd.

Ripley’s St. Augustine wants to say thanks to those who put their lives on the line to protect and serve the community. They will be offering 50% off single attraction tickets to first responders and their immediate family members (spouses and children).

The offer is valid for police officers, firefighters, and EMTs – from anywhere in the US!

Guests can enjoy this discount on any single attraction ticket to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, Ripley’s Red Train Tours, and Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventure.

NEW JUNGLE ROOM INTERACTIVE
Ripley’s St. Augustine just underwent its most extensive renovation to scale. The upgrades started with an all-new gallery and exhibit called the “Jungle Room!”

The room, located on the 3rd floor, has numerous interactive exhibits and hands-on games for children and adults to enjoy. The “Dancing Mask” exhibit allows guests to create jungle apparel while dancing to sounds and beats. 

The “Pranks of Nature” exhibit allows guests to create and design versions of animals in nature. Also, on display is an African lion – recovered by Robert Ripley himself – that will leave everyone amazed at his size and teeth! 

“Ripley’s appreciates all that our first responders do for us regularly, and we are pleased to invite them and their families to join us so that we can show our appreciation.” – Kim Kiff, General Manager.

To stay up to date regarding this promotion, please visit Facebook.com/SaintAugustineRipleys/. Tickets can be purchased at the Ripley’s St. Augustine Odditorium, located at 19 San Marco Avenue.

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Media Contact
Kimberly Kiff
Regional Manager
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Saint Augustine
kkiff@ripleys.com
Office: (904) 824-1606

Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment Inc. 
smagala@ripleys.com
Office: (407) 345-8010 Cell: 727-439-0136

About Ripley Entertainment
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 15 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 11 countries each year. In addition to its 31 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books, and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada. Learn more about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! by visiting Ripleys.com and following them on FacebookTwitterYouTube, and Instagram.

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For Immediate Release:

Ripley’s to Donate to First Responders During National Tourism Week

San Antonio, TX (April 30, 2019)Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in San Antonio will host the 18th Annual Salute to San Antonio First Responders at an event on Tuesday, May 7th at 11:00 AM.

A tradition since 2001, Ripley’s is saluting San Antonio First Responders to acknowledge and appreciate their active efforts in the community with a $4,000 donation to the Fire and Police Departments of San Antonio.

“Tourism contributes substantially to the economy of San Antonio,” said Clay Stewart, Director, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!. “We picked National Tourism Week to donate to First Responders because the tourism industry couldn’t thrive without the people behind-the-scenes, making our community safe for visitors.”

Additionally, Ripley’s is offering First Responders free admission to all Ripley’s San Antonio Attractions, plus 50% off for up to 10 guests for the entire month of May.

fire event 2013EVENT: Annual Salute to San Antonio First Responders

WHEN: Tuesday, May 7th at 11:00 AM

WHERE: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 301 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205

WHO: First Responders (Fire, Police, and Paramedics)

APPRECIATION OFFER: Free admission for First Responders, plus 50% off for up to 10 guests for the entire month of May to Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Louis Tussaud’s WaxWorks, and Ripley’s 4D Moving Theater.  *First Responders must show a valid ID.

Guests are welcome to attend this celebration and enjoy the department mascot, Sparky! Ripley’s welcome all ages to enjoy the attraction and take a photo with the Fire Department representatives and Sparky the mascot!

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Media Contact

Ruben Vasquez
Operations & Marketing Manager
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
Office: 210-224-9299

Suzanne Smagala-Potts
Public Relations Manager
Ripley Entertainment Inc.
Office: 407-345-8010

About Ripley Entertainment
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. (www.ripleys.com) family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment.  More than 14 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 11 countries each year. In addition to its 30 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada.

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