Get out of the house and escape the ordinary with a Columbus Zoo and Aquarium membership.
Individual - $59
Admits one adult.
Zoo Pass - $69
Admits two named adults in the same household plus either children OR grandchildren up to age 21 (not both).
Membership Add-Ons
Increase the benefits on your membership with the following add-ons:
Add a guest - $15 each
Add up to two named* or un-named** guests to any Zoo membership. Limited to two guests.
*named add-ons can visit the Zoo independent from primary members
**unnamed guests can only visit the Zoo with named primary member(s)
Add the Wilds - $50
Add the Wilds to any Zoo membership and receive free or discounted admission to the Wilds in addition to the free membership you already receive at the Columbus Zoo.
BEST VALUE - COLUMBUS ZOO MEMBERS GET $20 OFF ZOOMBEZI BAY SEASON PASSES!
Become a Columbus Zoo member and
purchase a Zoombezi Bay season pass for $59.99 per person with a valid Zoo membership ID number.
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
- Receive $20 off each purchased Zoombezi Bay season pass
- Zoo Members can buy single day tickets to Zoombezi Bay for $19.99 per person.
For more information on Zoo memberships please contact us via e-mail or by calling (614) 724-3489.
Increase your member benefits by joining a donor club.
Columbus Zoo memberships can also be purchased at the Polaris Mall.
*prices and information subject to change **dependent defined as up to age 21