BECOME A MEMBER AND BEGIN YOUR WILD ADVENTURE TODAY!
Spend the year with your family venturing through the jungles of Asia, swinging through the trees of Africa, going down-under in Australia and more! Plus, as a member your support helps fund the valuable education and conservation programs we provide both locally and globally.

Order through our Web site for SPECIAL ONLINE DISCOUNTS, including the Zoo family membership two-year "freeze" for only $138 - making your cost only $69 per year! *note: online discounts are only available for purchases made through the Zoo's Web site.

TWO-YEAR MEMBERSHIP PRICE FREEZE
Membership Type Description Price
Family Membership Admits up to two primary named adult members plus either dependent children OR grandchildren up to age 21 (not both) to the Columbus Zoo for two years. $138
Family Plus Membership Admits up to two primary named adult members plus either dependent children OR grandchildren up to age 21 (not both) to the Columbus Zoo for two years. This membership also includes up to two named* or unnamed* guests. $178
    
 
ONE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS - CHECK OUT YOUR ONLINE DISCOUNT!
As a special thanks to Franklin County for its continued support, we are offering Franklin County residents an additional $3 online savings on all one-year family memberships and the gold individual membership.


Membership Type		  
Standard Price
Online Discounted Price
Online Franklin Price
Individual Membership
Admits One		 $39 $39 $39
Family Membership
Admits up to two primary named adult members plus either dependent children OR grandchildren up to age 21 (not both) to the Columbus Zoo.		 $89 $79 $76
Family Plus Membership
Admits up to two primary named adult members plus either dependent children OR grandchildren up to age 21 (not both) to the Columbus Zoo. This membership also includes up to two named* or unnamed* guests.		 $109 $99 $96
NEW BEST VALUE! Gold Individual Membership
This individual pass is valid for one year and gives the holder access to the Zoo, free Zoo rides, including Jungle Jack's Landing, and admission to Zoombezi Bay during the operating hours while pass is valid.		 $99.99 $96.99 $93.99
   


Zoo Membership Benefits

  • FREE admission to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 365 days a year
  • FREE or REDUCED admission to more than 100 AZA accredited zoos across the country, including Ohio zoos (please note, participation in the reciprocity program does not guarantee free admission. Each participating zoo is responsible for determining their reciprocal admission policies. The Columbus Zoo strongly recommends calling ahead before visiting a reciprocal zoo, as many zoos offer a discount on admission.)
  • FREE parking (please note, a current membership card must be shown for free parking. No parking refunds will be issued.)
  • FREE members’ magazine and e-newsletter
  • EXCLUSIVE INVITATION to members-only events
  • PRIORITY REGISTRATION for education programs
  • 10 percent DISCOUNT at gift shops
  • $20 off an individual or family membership to the Wilds

Increase your member benefits by joining a donor club. For more information on Zoo memberships please contact us via e-mail or by calling (614) 724-3489.
Columbus Zoo memberships can also be purchased at the Polaris Mall. * named guests on the family plus membership can attend the Zoo without a primary member present. All unnamed guests on the Zoo family plus membership must attend with one or both of the primary members to be admitted.
**prices and information subject to change. Dependent defined as up to age 21. All membership cards will be mailed directly to the member address supplied at purchasing. Member cards cannot be mailed to the purchaser.

SPECIAL COLUMBUS ZOO MEMBER DISCOUNTS
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has teamed up with COSI, the Columbus Museum of Art, Franklin Park Conservatory, the Ohio Historical Society, Wexner Center for the Arts and the King Arts Complex to extend special discount offers to our members. As a member of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium you can receive special discounts throughout the year to the fabulous venues mentioned above. Please present your Columbus Zoo membership card and discount sheet when you visit these venues. To print out your discount sheet please click here.