Basic membership includes
- Unlimited daytime admission to the Montgomery Zoo and/or Mann Wildlife Learning Museum
- FREE or discounted admission to a variety of zoos and aquariums located throughout the United States, complete list
- FREE admission to Zoo Weekend and Christmas Lights Festival
- 50% discount on ZooBoo admission
- 10% discount on Animal Adoptions, Brick Pavers, Summer Camp tuition, Gift Shop purchases, Zoo Concessions
and Shelter Rentals at the Montgomery Zoo
- Invitations and discounts to Zoo events, activities and fundraisers
Can I bring anybody to the Zoo using my membership?
Yes and No. The Individual Plus One membership allows the card carrier to bring one guest per visit. Part of any membership is the option to purchase additional guest passes. You may bring as many guests as you have guest passes. The No part of this answer is with FAMILY and GRANDPARENT memberships. Those memberships are intended for the use of two adults from the same household and the immediate family members 18 years old and younger. It is not intended to provide admission for friends, neighbors, out of town guests, distant relatives, etc.
Does the membership include step-children?
Yes. If your step-children are included as part of membership count, then they may also have the benefits of being a member.
How long is a membership good for?
A membership is valid for a period of one year (12 months).
Can I use the membership at other Zoos?
Yes. There are a variety of zoos and aquariums located throughout the United States and Canada with reciprocating agreements. These facilities provide members with either FREE or DISCOUNTED admissions. See complete list.
What Zoo events can I get in for FREE?
All members have the benefit of receiving unlimited daytime admission; including admission to Zoo Weekend and Christmas Lights Festival. Members also receive a 50% discount admission to ZooBoo.
What discounts do I get with my membership?
Members also receive a 50% discount admission to ZooBoo. Also, members receive a 10% discount on Animal Adoptions, Brick Pavers, Summer Camp tuition, Gift Shop purchases, Zoo Concessions and Shelter Rentals at the Montgomery Zoo
Can I make changes to my membership after I have already started using it?
Yes. Just contact the Zoo’s membership office and they will gladly make any needed changes and/or upgrades to your membership. Please be aware that some changes may incur a fee.
What happens if I lose my membership cards?
Replacement cards can be requested by contacting the Zoo’s membership office at (334) 240-4900. Please be aware there is a $10 replacement fee for lost cards.
Can my membership be transferred to another Zoo if I move from the area?
No. You may feel free to use the reciprocating policy with other Zoos; however, we cannot transfer your membership with the Montgomery Zoo to another zoological facility.
Do you have a membership that includes the Museum?
Yes. You may purchase a membership for the Mann Museum alone or you may purchase a COMBO membership that allows you access to both the Montgomery Zoo and the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum.
Can I make a donation through my membership?
Yes. On the membership application, there is an area where you can make a donation to the Animal Fund and Capital Building Fund. Also, you may purchase one of our upper-level memberships (Chimpanzee, Zebra, Giraffe or Presidents Club) which afford you as a membership additional benefits while also contributing to the Zoo’s General Fund.
Can I purchase guest passes for friends and out of town guests?
Yes. You may purchase as many guest passes as you like. And the great thing about our guest passes is that they can be used by multiple guests during various visits. So, you may use the same guest pass many times.
Can I purchase a membership as a present for someone else?
Yes. It makes the perfect gift that keeps on giving throughout the year. Also, when you purchase a membership as a present for someone else, a gift card accompanies the membership package recognizing the purchaser.
Where do the funds for my membership go?
As part of the Montgomery Zoo family you become part of a nationally recognized community. You are also afforded the certain benefits and privileges only bestowed our members. The Montgomery Zoo family is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife, family recreation and rewarding educational experiences. Your membership dollars help protect and preserve over 500 animals in the Montgomery Zoo collection and provide funds for conservation research and efforts locally and across the globe.
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