Individual Membership Options

Membership Info and Discount

• Memberships are listed with the online discount of $5 off regular price. This online price is not available if you purchase your Membership in-person at the Zoo. 
• All memberships are non-refundable and non-transferrable. 
• You must be a current Franklin County, OH, resident to qualify for the Franklin County rate.

• Valid for 12 months from date of purchase

• Cannot be shared or used by individuals not listed on the membership

• Discounts and perks vary by partner and event

• Zoo policies may change based on animal needs or weather conditions

Ride and Animal Feeding Information

• Animal feedings, like our popular giraffe feeding, are only offered seasonally. Daily schedules may change based on weather, giraffe participation, etc. 
• Some rides at the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay have height and weight restrictions. 

Your Membership Supports Conservation!

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is dedicating $5 of the cost of your membership to support our local and global wildlife conservation efforts. We are committed to saving species worldwide through conservation action, education, science, becoming a trusted conservation resource to the community, and modeling environmental sustainability. 

We are proud that when a member visits, we know that these visits are benefiting animals in their native range. 

Learn More about Our Conservation Efforts

What’s Included?

Every Individual Membership includes:

Unlimited Zoo admission for 12 months

• Free parking
• Digital membership card
• Member discounts (gift shops, Zoombezi Bay, Lantern Festival, and more)
• Access to members-only events and experiences
• Upgrade options let you bring a guest (named or unnamed) or unlock even more with additional perks.

Who Can Use an Individual Membership?

• Individual Memberships are designed for one named adult.
• If your membership includes a guest, you may bring one guest per visit, and the guest can change each time if not named.

Making the Most of Your Membership

• Start using it right away — as soon as you purchase online, your membership is active.
• Your digital membership card will be emailed and available to add to your phone for easy entry.
• You do not need to present a photo ID with your digital card.

Need to Make a Change?

• You can update the named adult on your membership once per year.
• Guest names can only be added if your membership includes named guest privileges.

Franklin County, OH residents graciously support the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium through a property tax levy that voters approved in 2015.  As a thank you, the Zoo offers discounted admission and membership rates to all Franklin County residents.  

Franklin County Zoo guests will be asked to provide a valid driver's license, state-issued ID, or a current utility bill to receive the discounted pricing.  When purchasing online, the billing address of the purchaser must be in Franklin County to qualify.