Become a Montgomery Zoo member today in the comfort of your own home by joining online, here, right now. Join today, and visit today! After purchasing your membership online at home, come to the Zoo, bring your photo ID, and we will look up in our membership system, and away you go to enjoy all the benefits of your membership.

Join others who care about conservation of wildlife, family recreation and educational experiences by becoming a Montgomery Zoo member TODAY! As a combo member you’ll enjoy year-long FREE and DISCOUNTED ADMISSION* to the Montgomery Zoo, the Mann Wildlife Museum and various zoos and aquariums located throughout the United States. Plus, you’ll receive 10% discounts on animal adoptions, brick pavers, summer camp, the zoo and museum gift shops, the Overlook Café and shelter rentals. Your membership dollars help protect and preserve over 500 animals in the Montgomery Zoo collection and provide funds for conservation research. Join today – its wild.

For an annual membership, our Zoo Friends can enjoy unlimited free admission to the zoo all year long. They also get other great benefits for becoming a friend to the zoo.

• Free and discounted admission to various other reciprocating zoos in the U.S. and Canada*
• Special Members Only events
• Member discounts on Food,** Gifts, Catering and Shelter Rentals
• Annual subscription to Jungle Drums, The Zoo's informative members magazine
• FREE admission to Zoo Weekend and Christmas Lights Festival
• Member perk / Member extended hours: Entry @ 9:30am, last admission at 4pm

*Free and discounted admission to reciprocating zoos may be limited to daytime admission only. Special events and night activities may require full fees. We strongly encourage you to call the zoo you are planning to visit prior to the date of your visit to confirm. Click for a complete list of reciprocating zoo.

**Discounts on food is limited to the Overlook Cafe only, and does not apply to kiosk.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All Montgomery Zoo adult members must present a photo ID to gain access to the Zoo/Museum using their membership.

For additional information and specific details concerning our membership program, please contact us at (334) 625-4905 or email us at zooinfo@montgomeryal.gov.

Zoo membership options

Single: $60

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Unlimited daytime admission for one specific adult member.
        -- Single defined as: one adult, at least 18 years old
        -- Guest passes are NOT INCLUDED with this membership
                 -- GUESTS PASSES may be purchased for an additional fee. Please see below. 

        -- Purchase NEW membership
        -- RENEW existing membership
        -- Purchase GIFT CERTIFICATE to be redeemed by recipients

Single plus train ride pass: $110

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Unlimited daytime admission for one specific adult member. This membership also includes unlimited train rides for membership participants.
        -- Single defined as: one adult, at least 18 years old
        -- Guest passes are NOT INCLUDED with this membership
                 -- GUESTS PASSES may be purchased for an additional fee. Please see below. 

        -- Purchase NEW membership
        -- RENEW existing membership
        -- Purchase GIFT CERTIFICATE to be redeemed by recipients

Membership admission: In order to use your Montgomery Zoo membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival), the specified, adult members listed on the membership must have their Montgomery Zoo-issued membership card along with a valid government-issued photo identification. If you have lost, misplaced, do not have, or have not received your membership cards, you must provide a valid government-issued photo identification to use your membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival).  No exceptions. If you have lost your membership card, please call (334) 625-4905 for a replacement card. Fees may apply. 

Guest Passes (not included with your basic membership, can be added for an additional fee, please see below): Guest passes are NOT intended to be used for admission to any special event; including nighttime events.  No one will be able to use a GUEST PASS for admission to any special or nighttime event; only the people listed on the membership will be provided admission. Guest passes must be present for admission (one guest pass per entry). Entry/admission will not be allowed without the guest pass (one guest pass per entry) being present.

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Companion: $95

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Unlimited daytime admission for one specific adult member and one guest or choose two specific adult members and NO guest.  
        -- Additional guest passes are NOT INCLUDED with this membership
                 -- GUESTS PASSES may be purchased for an additional fee. Please see below. 

        -- Purchase NEW membership
        -- RENEW existing membership
        -- Purchase GIFT CERTIFICATE to be redeemed by recipients

Companion plus train ride: $145

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Unlimited daytime admission for one specific adult member and one guest or choose two specific adult members and NO guest. This membership also includes unlimited train rides for membership participants.
        -- Companion defined as: one adult, at least 18 years old, and one undefined
            guest (adult or child)
        -- Additional guest passes are NOT INCLUDED with this membership
                 -- GUESTS PASSES may be purchased for an additional fee. Please see below. 

        -- Purchase NEW membership
        -- RENEW existing membership
        -- Purchase GIFT CERTIFICATE to be redeemed by recipients

Membership admission: In order to use your Montgomery Zoo membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival), the specified, adult members listed on the membership must have their Montgomery Zoo-issued membership card along with a valid government-issued photo identification. If you have lost, misplaced, do not have, or have not received your membership cards, you must provide a valid government-issued photo identification to use your membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival).  No exceptions. If you have lost your membership card, please call (334) 625-4905 for a replacement card. Fees may apply. 

Guest Passes (not included with your basic membership, can be added for an additional fee, please see below): Guest passes are NOT intended to be used for admission to any special event; including nighttime events.  No one will be able to use a GUEST PASS for admission to any special or nighttime event; only the people listed on the membership will be provided admission. Guest passes must be present for admission (one guest pass per entry). Entry/admission will not be allowed without the guest pass (one guest pass per entry) being present.

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Family: $120

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Unlimited daytime admission for two specific adult members of the same household and dependent children (meaning children you are legally responsible for) 18 years old and younger, up to six (6) children).
        -- Additional guest passes are NOT INCLUDED with this membership
                 -- GUESTS PASSES may be purchased for an additional fee. Please see below. 
                        -- Each additional child: $10

        -- Purchase NEW membership
        -- RENEW existing membership
        -- Purchase GIFT CERTIFICATE to be redeemed by recipients

Family plus train ride pass: $170

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Unlimited daytime admission for two specific adult members of the same household and dependent children (meaning children you are legally responsible for) 18 years old and younger, up to six (6) children). This membership also includes unlimited train rides for membership participants.
        -- Additional guest passes are NOT INCLUDED with this membership
                 -- GUESTS PASSES may be purchased for an additional fee. Please see below. 
                        -- Each additional child: $10

        -- Purchase NEW membership
        -- RENEW existing membership
        -- Purchase GIFT CERTIFICATE to be redeemed by recipients

Membership admission: In order to use your Montgomery Zoo membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival), the specified, adult members listed on the membership must have their Montgomery Zoo-issued membership card along with a valid government-issued photo identification. If you have lost, misplaced, do not have, or have not received your membership cards, you must provide a valid government-issued photo identification to use your membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival).  No exceptions. If you have lost your membership card, please call (334) 625-4905 for a replacement card. Fees may apply. 

Guest Passes (not included with your basic membership, can be added for an additional fee, please see below): Guest passes are NOT intended to be used for admission to any special event; including nighttime events.  No one will be able to use a GUEST PASS for admission to any special or nighttime event; only the people listed on the membership will be provided admission. Guest passes must be present for admission (one guest pass per entry). Entry/admission will not be allowed without the guest pass (one guest pass per entry) being present.

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Grandparent: $120

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Unlimited daytime admission for two specific adult grandparent members of the same household and up to eight (8) grandchildren, 18 years old and younger.
        -- Additional guest passes are NOT INCLUDED with this membership
                 -- GUESTS PASSES may be purchased for an additional fee. Please see below. 
                        -- Each additional child: $10

        -- Purchase NEW membership
        -- RENEW existing membership
        -- Purchase GIFT CERTIFICATE to be redeemed by recipients

Grandparent plus train ride pass: $170

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Unlimited daytime admission for two specific adult members of the same household and dependent children (meaning children you are legally responsible for) 18 years old and younger, up to six (6) children). This membership also includes unlimited train rides for membership participants.
        -- Additional guest passes are NOT INCLUDED with this membership
                 -- GUESTS PASSES may be purchased for an additional fee. Please see below. 
                        -- Each additional child: $10

        -- Purchase NEW membership
        -- RENEW existing membership
        -- Purchase GIFT CERTIFICATE to be redeemed by recipients

Membership admission: In order to use your Montgomery Zoo membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival), the specified, adult members listed on the membership must have their Montgomery Zoo-issued membership card along with a valid government-issued photo identification. If you have lost, misplaced, do not have, or have not received your membership cards, you must provide a valid government-issued photo identification to use your membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival).  No exceptions. If you have lost your membership card, please call (334) 625-4905 for a replacement card. Fees may apply. 

Guest Passes (not included with your basic membership, can be added for an additional fee, please see below): Guest passes are NOT intended to be used for admission to any special event; including nighttime events.  No one will be able to use a GUEST PASS for admission to any special or nighttime event; only the people listed on the membership will be provided admission. Guest passes must be present for admission (one guest pass per entry). Entry/admission will not be allowed without the guest pass (one guest pass per entry) being present.

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Military and Foster family memberships
Must be purchased in person at the Zoo

Military Family: $110

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Unlimited daytime admission for two specific military adult members of the same household and dependent children (meaning children you are legally responsible for) 18 years old and younger, up to six (6) children). 
        -- Additional guest passes are NOT INCLUDED with this membership
                 -- GUESTS PASSES may be purchased for an additional fee. Please see below. 
                        -- Each additional child: $10

        -- Purchase in-person only, bring valid military ID when making purchase

Military Family plus train ride pass: $160

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Unlimited daytime admission for two specific military adult members of the same household and dependent children (meaning children you are legally responsible for) 18 years old and younger, up to six (6) children). This membership also includes unlimited train rides for membership participants.
        -- Additional guest passes are NOT INCLUDED with this membership
                 -- GUESTS PASSES may be purchased for an additional fee. Please see below. 
                        -- Each additional child: $10

        -- Purchase in-person only, bring valid military ID when making purchase

Membership admission: In order to use your Montgomery Zoo membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival), the specified, adult members listed on the membership must have their Montgomery Zoo-issued membership card along with a valid government-issued photo identification. If you have lost, misplaced, do not have, or have not received your membership cards, you must provide a valid government-issued photo identification to use your membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival).  No exceptions. If you have lost your membership card, please call (334) 625-4905 for a replacement card. Fees may apply. 

Guest Passes (not included with your basic membership, can be added for an additional fee, please see below): Guest passes are NOT intended to be used for admission to any special event; including nighttime events.  No one will be able to use a GUEST PASS for admission to any special or nighttime event; only the people listed on the membership will be provided admission. Guest passes must be present for admission (one guest pass per entry). Entry/admission will not be allowed without the guest pass (one guest pass per entry) being present.

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Foster Family: $110

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Unlimited daytime admission for two specific licensed foster adult members of the same household with up to six (6) unnamed* children (18 years old or younger) that the two primary foster member adults are legally responsible for / declared by the State.
        * For foster parents that receive multiple children over the course of a year.
        -- Additional guest passes are NOT INCLUDED with this membership
                 -- GUESTS PASSES may be purchased for an additional fee. Please see below. 
                        -- Each additional child: $10

        -- Purchase in-person only, bring valid government-issued ID and foster license when making purchase

Foster Family plus train ride pass: $160

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Unlimited daytime admission for two specific licensed foster adult members of the same household with up to six (6) unnamed* children (18 years old or younger) that the two primary foster member adults are legally responsible for / declared by the State. This membership also includes unlimited train rides for membership participants.
        * For foster parents that receive multiple children over the course of a year.
        -- Additional guest passes are NOT INCLUDED with this membership
                 -- GUESTS PASSES may be purchased for an additional fee. Please see below. 
                        -- Each additional child: $10

        -- Purchase in-person only, bring valid government-issued ID and foster license when making purchase

Membership admission: In order to use your Montgomery Zoo membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival), the specified, adult members listed on the membership must have their Montgomery Zoo-issued membership card along with a valid government-issued photo identification. If you have lost, misplaced, do not have, or have not received your membership cards, you must provide a valid government-issued photo identification to use your membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival).  No exceptions. If you have lost your membership card, please call (334) 625-4905 for a replacement card. Fees may apply. 

Guest Passes (not included with your basic membership, can be added for an additional fee, please see below): Guest passes are NOT intended to be used for admission to any special event; including nighttime events.  No one will be able to use a GUEST PASS for admission to any special or nighttime event; only the people listed on the membership will be provided admission. Guest passes must be present for admission (one guest pass per entry). Entry/admission will not be allowed without the guest pass (one guest pass per entry) being present.

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Guest Passes

Guest passes: $55 per pass

Additional children and guest pass(es) may only be added to your membership after you have become a member.

Guest Pass Policy: Guest passes are NOT intended to be used for admission to any special event; including nighttime events.  No one will be able to use a GUEST PASS for admission to any special or nighttime event; only the people listed on the membership will be provided admission. Guest passes must be present for admission (one guest pass per entry). Entry/admission will not be allowed without the guest pass (one guest pass per entry) being present. *Guest passes are not included with memberships and must be an additional purchase.

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Replacement Cards

Replacement cards fee: $10 per card

Should you lose your membership cards and/or guest pass cards, your lost cards can be replaced at the fee of $10 per card.  To order any replacement card(s), please call (334) 625-4939.  

Upper-level and Donor Memberships

Upper-level memberships include all the amenities included in the Basic Membership packages in addition to all the items listed below, depending on the membership level selected.

Chimpanzee Club: $300

• Four (4) guest passes each visit, valid for daytime use to Zoo/Museum
• Unlimited train rides
• Annual brunch with zoo officials for two (2) guests
• Unlimited admission to the Zoo and Museum for two (2) adults of the same household and children or grandchildren (18 years old and younger) that are listed on the membership
• FREE admission to Christmas Lights Festival for two (2) adults and children listed on membership only

Buy or Renew Online:

• New
• Renewal
• Gift

Membership admission: In order to use your Montgomery Zoo membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival), the specified, adult members listed on the membership must have their Montgomery Zoo-issued membership card along with a valid government-issued photo identification. If you have lost, misplaced, do not have, or have not received your membership cards, you must provide a valid government-issued photo identification to use your membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival).  No exceptions. If you have lost your membership card, please call (334) 625-4905 for a replacement card. Fees may apply. 

Guest Passes: Guest passes are NOT intended to be used for admission to any special event; including nighttime events.  No one will be able to use a GUEST PASS for admission to any special or nighttime event; only the people listed on the membership will be provided admission. Guest passes must be present for admission (one guest pass per entry). Entry/admission will not be allowed without the guest pass (one guest pass per entry) being present. 
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Zebra Club: $425

• Six (6) guest passes each visit, valid for daytime use to Zoo/Museum
• Unlimited train rides
• Annual brunch with zoo officials for two (2) guests
• Unlimited admission to the Zoo and Museum for two (2) adults of the same household and children or grandchildren (18 years old and younger) that are listed on the membership
• FREE admission to Christmas Lights Festival for two (2) adults and children listed on membership only

Buy or Renew Online:

• New
• Renewal
• Gift

Membership admission: In order to use your Montgomery Zoo membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival), the specified, adult members listed on the membership must have their Montgomery Zoo-issued membership card along with a valid government-issued photo identification. If you have lost, misplaced, do not have, or have not received your membership cards, you must provide a valid government-issued photo identification to use your membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival).  No exceptions. If you have lost your membership card, please call (334) 625-4905 for a replacement card. Fees may apply. 

Guest Passes: Guest passes are NOT intended to be used for admission to any special event; including nighttime events.  No one will be able to use a GUEST PASS for admission to any special or nighttime event; only the people listed on the membership will be provided admission. Guest passes must be present for admission (one guest pass per entry). Entry/admission will not be allowed without the guest pass (one guest pass per entry) being present. 
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Giraffe Club: $750

• Six (6) guest passes each visit, valid for daytime use to Zoo/Museum
• Unlimited train rides
• Annual brunch with zoo officials for two (2) guests
• Ten (10) Zoo/Museum daytime admission tickets
• Unlimited admission to the Zoo and Museum for two (2) adults of the same household and children or grandchildren (18 years old and younger) that are listed on the membership
• FREE admission to Christmas Lights Festival for two (2) adults and children listed on membership only

Buy or Renew Online:

• New
• Renewal
• Gift

Membership admission: In order to use your Montgomery Zoo membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival), the specified, adult members listed on the membership must have their Montgomery Zoo-issued membership card along with a valid government-issued photo identification. If you have lost, misplaced, do not have, or have not received your membership cards, you must provide a valid government-issued photo identification to use your membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival).  No exceptions. If you have lost your membership card, please call (334) 625-4905 for a replacement card. Fees may apply. 

Guest Passes: Guest passes are NOT intended to be used for admission to any special event; including nighttime events.  No one will be able to use a GUEST PASS for admission to any special or nighttime event; only the people listed on the membership will be provided admission. Guest passes must be present for admission (one guest pass per entry). Entry/admission will not be allowed without the guest pass (one guest pass per entry) being present. 
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President's Club: $1,500

• Six (6) guest passes each visit, valid for daytime use to Zoo/Museum
• Unlimited train rides
• Annual brunch with zoo officials for two (2) guests
• Behind the Scenes tour with zoo official
• Twenty (20) Zoo/Museum daytime admission tickets
• Two (2) sponsorship tickets to annual fundraiser
• Unlimited admission to the Zoo and Museum for two (2) adults of the same household and children or grandchildren (18 years old and younger) that are listed on the membership
• FREE admission to Christmas Lights Festival for two (2) adults and children listed on membership only

Buy or Renew Online:

• New
• Renewal
• Gift

Membership admission: In order to use your Montgomery Zoo membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival), the specified, adult members listed on the membership must have their Montgomery Zoo-issued membership card along with a valid government-issued photo identification. If you have lost, misplaced, do not have, or have not received your membership cards, you must provide a valid government-issued photo identification to use your membership to gain entry to the Zoo/Museum for regular daytime admission (and qualified nighttime events, like Christmas Lights Festival).  No exceptions. If you have lost your membership card, please call (334) 625-4905 for a replacement card. Fees may apply. 

Guest Passes: Guest passes are NOT intended to be used for admission to any special event; including nighttime events.  No one will be able to use a GUEST PASS for admission to any special or nighttime event; only the people listed on the membership will be provided admission. Guest passes must be present for admission (one guest pass per entry). Entry/admission will not be allowed without the guest pass (one guest pass per entry) being present. 
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Upper-level and donor tax information

The Federal government and IRS allows donors the opportunity to write-off a percentage of a donor membership as a charitable donation. They are as follows:

• Chimpanzee Club: $200 as a charitable donation
• Zebra Club: $300 as a charitable donation
• Giraffe Club: $450 as a charitable donation
• Presidents Club: $1100 as a charitable donation

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