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Member Appreciation Weekend

Date: Sept. 21 to 22

Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Berry the sloth in the treetops looks at the camera

Happy Fall, Members!

We're celebrating YOU with a special weekend of extra savings and fun! 

Visit the zoo on Member Appreciation Weekend and take advantage of these exclusive benefits:

  • Get in an hour before everyone else with early member access at 8 a.m.
  • Bring one free guest per day. 
  • Stop by the member giveaway table in Discovery Plaza from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to receive a surprise swag item.
  • Double discounts on food and gifts! Show your membership card to save 20% at dining and retail locations, including a surprise member special at Aviary Cafe!
  • Double discounts on carousel and train rides all weekend!

Special Membership Offer:

  • Save 10% on membership when you join, gift, or renew using code FALL10 at checkout on Saturday and Sunday only! (Excludes Giving Circle membership levels and gift card purchases.)

FAQs:

  • How do I bring a guest?
    You can bring one guest to the zoo, and that guest will be scanned in separately from your own timed-ticket reservation. You can only bring one free guest per membership per day. All guests must be accompanied by a named adult on the membership—no late or separate entry.
  • If my membership already has a free guest option, can I bring two guests?
    Absolutely! If your membership covers a guest, you may reserve that guest with your timed-ticket reservation and bring another free guest along with you to the zoo.
  • Are paid guests allowed?
    From 9 a.m. to closing time, you can purchase additional discounted general admission tickets for guests to join you on your Member Appreciation Weekend visit. However, no additional general admission tickets will be available for purchase to access the early member hour. You can bring one free with you to the early access hour, but no paid general admission tickets are available before 9 a.m.
  • Is the double discount for rides available online?
    Yes! You can buy rides online or on zoo grounds for and receive your double discount.