Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park will host an appreciation event for police and fire first responders on Saturday, Dec. 6,, offering free admission and rides to the first 1,000 eligible attendees.

The event, promoted as “Red & Blue at the Zoo,” will welcome first responders who present professional identification at the entrance will receive free entry along with up to three guests, according to zoo officials.

Eligible participants include active and retired law enforcement officers at the federal, state and local levels, firefighters, 911 dispatchers, emergency medical technicians, paramedics and a range of other credentialed public safety personnel.

After the first 1,000 admissions, additional first responders can receive discounted tickets priced at $24 for adults and $12 for children. The reduced rates will be available only on the day of the event.