does anyone know where to find all kinds of great deals and benefits like free tickets to parks and all that? I've seen heres to salute website and I was actually looking for san diego wild animal park/zoo if its free for military families?

You need to register through the website: http://www.herosalute.com

And, no, I don't think the San Diego Zoo is included...though might want to contact them directly to see if they have deals. The Hero's Salute is sponsored by Anheuser Busch. If they don't own it, they're not included in the deal.

http://www.anheuser-busch.com/overview/entertain.html

In addition to the free tickets, they offer reduced prices on "passports" to active duty and family-- year-round tickets.