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Get A Vaccination Shot, Get A Free Ticket To Aquarium Wednesday

The traveling block party-themed campaign is making its first stop at The Florida Aquarium on May 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Get a vaccination Wednesday at The Florida Aquarium and receive a free ticket to visit the marine creatures inside.
Get a vaccination Wednesday at The Florida Aquarium and receive a free ticket to visit the marine creatures inside. (Florida Aquarium)

TAMPA, FL — The Florida Aquarium is providing complimentary tickets to residents ages 12 and older who receive a vaccination from AdventHealth during the 'Ticket to Outside' campaign.

The city's "Ticket to Outside" campaign is part of a new effort to reduce hesitancy and increase coronavirus vaccines using ticket incentives for local attractions and events.

The traveling block party-themed campaign is making its first stop at The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, on Wednesday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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The Florida Aquarium is providing free tickets to each person receiving a vaccination during this four-hour event. Tickets can be used immediately to enter the aquarium or redeemed at a later date.

AdventHealth professionals will be onsite administering the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, which is approved for minors. Parents or guardians of children ages 12 to 17 will need to bring a copy of their child's birth certificate, passport or driver's license to show proof of age.

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