If you have been the recipient of a gift membership, how cool! Certificates are available for redemption the day after they are purchased. You probably want to redeem it, so all you have to do is click the button below. Make sure to have your gift certificate number handy. Enjoy your new membership and make sure to check out this page to understand all your amazing benefits.
Redeem Gift Membership
An Indianapolis Zoo membership is your best value for year-round fun. You can enjoy the Zoo at your convenience, whether for the day, an afternoon, or even an hour. With a membership, it’s all up to you! Zoo members are part of the Zoo family. Whether you’re thinking of starting your membership, ready to renew or interested in upgrading, we’re here to help.
Discover the excitement of the underwater world in the Dolphin Dome, the beauty of the four seasons in Forests, the majesty of the African Plains, the thrill of mingling with flamingos in Encounters, fluttering with butterflies in the White River Gardens and getting mobbed by meerkats in Deserts.
Please contact us below or call 317-630-2046 any time you have questions or want to chat about how to start your Membership.
Take full advantage of your member benefits and join online! Make the most of your next visit.
The Indianapolis Zoo is a leader in conservation and one of the premier wildlife conservation zoos in the country. Your membership support helps to support the survival of wild things and wild places!
If you have been the recipient of a gift membership, how cool! You probably want to redeem it, so all you have to do is click the button below. Make sure to have your gift certificate number handy. Enjoy your new membership and make sure to check out this page to understand all your amazing benefits.
Redeem Gift Membership
The Indianapolis Zoo offers many different kinds of memberships to fit your family needs. Whether you are an individual, couple, grandparent, or parent … we’ve got you covered!
Please note: Named cardholder must accompany all guests.
Individual and Guest: Free admission for one named adult and one guest |
$170 |
Individual Plus Four: Free admission for one named adult and four guests (BEST VALUE) |
$260 |
Family Basic: Free admission for two adults sharing the same household and all dependent children age 21 and under |
$220 |
Family Plus Two: Free admission for two adults sharing the same household and all dependent children age 21 and under PLUS two guests (BEST VALUE) |
$260 |
Grandparent Basic: Free admission for two adults sharing the same household and all unmarried grandchildren age 21 and under |
$220 |
Grandparent Plus Two: Free admission for two adults sharing the same household and all unmarried grandchildren age 21 and under PLUS two guests (BEST VALUE) |
$260 |
Keeper's Circle: Free admission for two adults sharing the same household and all (grand)children age 21 and under PLUS four guests per visit. Invitations to exclusive donor events, insider information and publications, Member pricing for Zoobilation tickets and more. |
$400-699 |
Curator's Circle: All of the above benefits plus four ride tickets per year and exclusive food discounts |
$700-999 |
Director's Circle: All of the above benefits plus two additional ride tickets per year |
$1000-1,349 |
Nussbaum Society: All of the benefits above. Receive special donor recognition and publications. Invitations to special Nussbaum Society events. Early and discounted Zoobilation tickets |
$1,350+ |
The Membership team is here to help! Fill out the contact us here or call 317-630-2046 from 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
Yes! With your membership card, you receive FREE admission and FREE parking when visiting during regular Zoo hours after becoming a Zoo member. If you are a new or lapsed member wishing to purchase your membership at the Front Gate, you will need to pay for parking on your visit. All subsequent visits will include free member parking. Take full advantage of your member benefits and join online!
Yes, Zoo members enjoy a discount on admission for guests that accompany them. If you bring guests often and are currently at a Basic Level membership, you may want to consider upgrading to a Plus level membership!
Your membership expires one year from the date of purchase.
One year is added to your current expiration date. So, you won’t lose any time on your membership!
If you are an active member, you will need to show valid photo ID at the Membership Services window to receive a temporary pass for the day.
The Indianapolis Zoo is the largest privately operated non-profit zoo in the country. We do not receive any direct tax-based support. As a result we do not participate in reciprocal programs. However, as a courtesy to members of other AZA-accredited zoos we do extend a $2 discount on adult general admission and $1 discount on child and senior general admission. Likewise you may find other institutions that extend a similar discount, so it never hurts to take your membership card when traveling.
If you have temporarily misplaced your membership cards you may come to the Zoo showing your photo ID at both parking and at the front gate. You will receive a temporary pass for the day. If you have permanently misplaced your cards new ones can be issued for $10. This can be done over the phone or in person at the Membership Services Window.
If you purchase the cards at the front gate, you will receive your permanent cards immediately. If you purchase them through the mail, phone, or online you will receive your card within 2 weeks. However, during this time you may obtain a temporary card at the Membership Services window at the Zoo’s front gate with valid photo ID.
The Indianapolis Zoo membership cards are made of a heat and pressure-sensitive material that will cause them to turn black. We encourage you to use cold contact paper. Your membership cards are made out of a recycled plastic with metal woven in. While they may fade, they will not tear.
One of the two primary cardholders must be present in order for your guests to visit under the membership.
Free member parking is limited to current members during regular Zoo hours. For special events, we do have event parking available at a discount for our members. Event Parking is $10 for members, $20 for nonmembers.
