Holiday shopping: For those who have everything, consider an annual membership
A growing number of shoppers plan to give their friends and family members an experience — not stuff — this holiday season.
Crews from the television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese visit Lion Country on Jan. 29 (photo provided)
Over the last five years, consumers have shifted some of their holiday spending away from goods, opting instead to buy services and other experience-based gifts.
One local option for holiday shoppers looking to give an experience over goods: An annual pass to one of the Palm Beach County’s tourist attractions.
Lion Country Safari is Florida’s only drive-through safari and walk-through amusement park is a gift that keeps giving all year long. Annual passholders receive free admission and parking. Cost: Children’s passes (ages 3-9) $60; Regular passes (ages 10-64) $75; Senior passes $67
Website: lioncountrysafari.com
Palm Beach Zoo/South Florida Science Center: If you are shopping for a gift for a whole family, consider memberships to the Palm Beach Zoo or the South Florida Science Center. Families can enjoy the memberships all year long. Passholders also get special perks and discounts.
A family membership to the zoo costs $145. A family pass to the science center is $100.
Website: palmbeachzoo.org and sfsciencecenter.org
For a complete list of experience gift options, click HERE.
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