Advanced Ticket Sales
The zoo is currently implementing a new admissions system. We will resume online ticket sales later this year. Tickets can currently be purchased at the North and South Gates.

2008 General Zoo Admission

 

 
Adults $11.00
Seniors 65 and Over  $7.00
Children 3 to 11  $7.00
Members FREE
 
Get Free Admission and Parking Year-Round—become a zoo member! You'll receive free admission and parking for one year, the quarterly member's newsletter, discounts at the zoo's shops and restaurants, and gift passes.
 
All-in-One Tickets
Zoo admission plus the following attractions: Sharks! at Stingray Bay, Dolphin Show, Butterflies!, Children's Zoo, Hamill Family Play Zoo, Motor Safari, and Carousel.

    
Adults $22.50
Seniors 65 and Over  $16.50
Children 3 to 11  $16.50

 
Admission + 3
 Zoo admission plus choose three (3) from the following attractions: Sharks! at Stingray Bay, Dolphin Show, Butterflies!, Children's Zoo, Hamill Family Play Zoo, Motor Safari, and Carousel.

   
Adults $17.00
Seniors 65 and Over  $12.00
Children 3 to 11  $12.00

 
Please note: All-in-One and Admission + 3 are not offered in winter, when Children's Zoo, Hamill Family Play Zoo, and Motor Safari trams are FREE.

Free Admission
Starting October 2, 2008 through December 30, 2008 zoo admission is free on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free zoo admission is good only during normal zoo hours. Zoo admission fees apply to Holiday Magic dates. 
 

Zoo Parking
Car/Van parking: $8.00*
Bus parking: $10.75*

Member Cars:
North Lot Free
South Lot $2.00

*a $.75 Cook County parking tax is included