Looking for EBT discounts in Arizona? You’ve come to the right place! Your Arizona EBT (Arizona Quest Card) food benefits card can do some incredible things. You can also use it to get discounted admission to several awesome destinations, including the Phoenix Zoo!
5 Things Everyone Needs to Know about Arizona EBT
Before we reveal all the EBT discounts in Arizona, I’d like to make sure that you are getting the most benefit out of your food benefits.
- Apply for Arizona EBT online. It’s the easiest and fastest way to get food stamps!
- Know what you can buy. Most people don’t know that they can buy seeds, plants and some gift baskets with EBT. We’ve got all the info, straight from the USDA!
- Shop smart. You may be able to get more food for your money at farmer’s markets and other retailers!
- You may be eligible for more food stamps than you are getting! We have a guide to food stamps deductions that can help.
- You may be able to get cash back from your food stamps card legally by using rewarded shopping apps. One of our readers earned an additional $437.84 in cash just by shopping with her food stamps card!
For more information about food stamps, check out our Food Stamps series.
Can you buy fast food with Arizona EBT?!
Certain elderly, disabled and/or homeless people who receive EBT benefits can purchase hot food from restaurants. It is important to realize that the Restaurant Meals Program is not available to everyone and it is not available in every area. For more information on how to use your EBT benefits at restaurants in Arizona, please click here.
Discounts & Deals for People with Arizona EBT
There are many organizations that offer deals and freebies to people with Arizona EBT cards. For admission discounts, be sure to check our list below!
Amazon
Amazon offers discounted Amazon Prime memberships for customers who receive EBT or Medicaid benefits! As an Amazon Prime customer, you’ll have access to FREE two-day shipping and FREE streaming access to thousands of movies and TV shows! You’ll need to verify that you receive food stamps or Medicaid to get this incredible price.
Free Cell Phones & Service
Cell phones and service are available FREE for individuals and families who receive EBT benefits.
Other Discounts
At Low Income Relief, our goal is to help everyone with Arizona EBT save money and get free stuff. If you’re looking for EBT discounts in Arizona, you may also be interested in these deals:
- $5 Internet
- Legal aid
- Student loan assistance ($0 per month payments!)
- Summer meals (free, for kids ages 18 and under)
- Tax filing assistance
- Utility assistance (electric bills, etc)
- Veterinary care grants, free pet food and more

Get EBT Discounts in Arizona!
These admission discounts are the most-searched EBT discounts in Arizona! Just show your Arizona EBT card at the admissions desk in order to receive discounted admission to these venues! It is important to realize that you cannot pay for admission with your Arizona EBT card. You will need to pay the remaining admission price, if any, in cash or with a credit/debit card.
Museums with green titles are Museums for All participants, so they accept EBT cards from all 50 states! Surprisingly, people from all states can take advantage of these great EBT discounts in Arizona!
Flagstaff
The Arboretum at Flagstaff – $3 or less per person
Explore Flagstaff’s finest high-elevation gardens, woodlands, and prairies at a discount with your EBT card!
Mesa
Arizona Museum of Natural History – $2 per person
This is one of my favorite EBT discounts in Arizona! The Arizona Museum of Natural History invites you to explore the world of dinosaurs, archaeology and so much more! With an EBT card, you’ll pay just $2 per person for up to six family members to attend!
i.d.e.a. Museum – $2 per person
The i.d.e.a. museum inspires visitors every year with popular art and art-inspired activities and exhibitions. They’ve made it on our list of EBT discounts in Arizona because they offer admission for just $2 per person, up to six people per Arizona EBT card.
Oro Valley
Children’s Museum of Oro Valley – $3 per person
Early childhood education and school readiness are emphasized at this children’s museum, designed for children up to age 5. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday between 9am and 4pm. It is also open on Saturdays and Sundays between 10am and 4pm.The children’s museum is located at 11015 North Oracle Rd in Oro Valley.
Phoenix
Arizona Science Center – $3 per person
If you love science, this is one of the coolest EBT discounts in Arizona! Since the Arizona Science Center is now a Museums for All participant, you can bring up three additional guests for $3 per person with your Arizona EBT card.
Phoenix Zoo – $8 per person
If you have a valid Arizona state-issued EBT card and photo ID, then you can obtain up to four Phoenix Zoo tickets for $8 each! It is important to realize that this reduced price is only available on Sundays and does not include any additional Zoo experiences, such as 4-D Theater, Safari Train, Stingray Bay, the carousel or other features.
Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square – $3 per person
The Rosson House is a full-restored 1895 Queen Anne Victorian house. Admission is usually $12 per person, but those with Arizona EBT can get admission for just $3 per person! There is a limit of four people per EBT card.
Tucson
Arizona State Museum – FREE
The Arizona State Museum offers FREE admission for people who have a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or EBT card! This museum is the oldest and largest anthropological research museum in the Southwest US, and has an expansive collection that covers the area’s 13,000 year human history.
Children’s Museum Tucson – $3 per person
With so many interactive, playful exhibits for children, the Tuscon Children’s Museum is worth visiting again and again. The mini Nano exhibit, investigation station, imaginarium, and special under-4 play area help children learn through play.
As a Museums for All partner, the museum must offers discounted admission for families of up to 4 people, with EBT card and ID.
The museum is located at 200 S 6th Ave in Tucson.
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium – $3 per person
The Science Center is located on the University of Arizona campus. It features hands-on science exhibits about various topics.
Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures – $1 per person
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures grew out of one woman’s love for miniature dollhouse furniture. I love finding unusual EBT discounts in Arizona! With your EBT or WIC cards and valid photo ID, up to 6 people can get reduced admission for just $1 each.
Tucson City Special Discounts
Low income Tucson residents can save money on their utilities, city recreation and more!
Jesse
Tuesday 19th of April 2022
Is Arizona cutting off emergency food stamps for May?
Isaac
Tuesday 26th of April 2022
Great question! I’ll get that added to our research list and we’ll get that information added as soon as we can.
Elsa
Friday 7th of January 2022
Where can I get discounts near Avondale, AZ? Wild life zoo? Any movie theaters or somewhere a 7yr old would enjoy?
Isaac
Monday 17th of January 2022
Information on this should be in the article above. Chat with Lira, she might be able to help! https://lowincomerelief.com/chat/
Jen
Tuesday 1st of June 2021
I see this is an older list. Any updates by chance?
Hannah Benge
Friday 4th of June 2021
This is everything we have so far but we are always looking for more! -Hannah
McKenna
Tuesday 9th of June 2020
Hello, during the initial phase of reopening unfortunately the Phoenix Zoo is unable to accommodate discounts and coupons, including the EBT program. Stay tuned to phoenixzoo.org as things change.
Hannah Benge
Saturday 13th of June 2020
Thanks! - Hannah
Claudia G
Monday 27th of May 2019
Hi the Az zoo $$ when up to $8 per person 3 years and older.was there this Sunday. Still a good deal. I'll take paying $8 anytime from the original price of $24 for person.
Riley Thomson
Thursday 30th of May 2019
Claudia, Thanks so much for the heads up! Our accuracy is very important to us! I went ahead and updated our the Arizona EBT article to reflect this information with the notice I pulled from their website. Thanks again, and if you happen to notice any other program changes, please let us know! -Riley