EARLY CLOSURE
The zoo will close early on Thursday, May 28, 2026, for a private event.
BECOME A MEMBER
Save wildlife and enjoy unlimited admission and fantastic benefits!
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
*All fees are included
BASIC
BEST VALUE!
Benefits by Level
Annual Pass $89+
Explorer Pass $40
Family Passport
$299
Conservation Partner
$399
Admission
Unlimited zoo admission for a year
50% off guest tickets (per visit)*
2 per named adult
2 per named adult
4 per named adult
One-time use guest passes
4
50% off admission to 150+ reciprocal zoos and aquariums
Zoo Add-Ons
Animal encounter passes
2
4
Carousel rides
5
5
Discounts
10% discount at ZooStores**
10% discount on food and beverage***
$2 discount on parking***
20% off discounts on tickets to select events, including WildLanterns and Zoomersion-VR, and Animal Encounters
Pre-sale Access
Pre-sale for tickets to ZooTunes concert series
Pre-sale for tickets to zoo tasting events
Pre-sale registration for zoo summer camps
Member Perks
Member Appreciation Month
Annual digital calendar
Annual “memberabilia” special item
* Not sold online, only available for purchase onsite.
** Discount on all regular priced merchandise
*** Does not apply to special events
Questions?
We’re here to help!
Contact membership line daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by phone at 206-548-2425 or email membership@zoo.org. Or visit either zoo entrance during operating hours.
Additional Options
MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS
Apply Admission Toward Membership
Did you already pay to visit the zoo for the day? You can apply what you spent on admission* toward membership! Bring your receipt or ticket to either zoo entrance during operation hours or call the membership line at 206-548-2425.
Receipt or ticket required. Offer expires one month after ticket purchase.
*We apply a portion or full amount you paid for your recent ticket(s) toward the cost of your annual membership on a one-for-one basis. For instance, one adult/child ticket purchase may be applied to one adult/child member add-on.
Explorer Pass $40
Low-cost membership for foster and kinship families or recipients of EBT/Washington Quest, SUN Bucks or WIC assistance only. Receives same benefits as Annual Pass level, see our discounts page for more details.
Student
Currently enrolled college or university students may receive $14 off their total membership. The discount is only offered at either zoo entrance and with a valid student ID or proof of enrollment.
Adult with One-to-One Aide
Adults with a disability requiring assistance of a one-to-one aide may receive $14 off their total membership. Visitation for memberships with this discount includes free admission for one-to-one aide. This discount is only offered at either zoo entrance.