Brookfield Zoo offers membership for families and individuals with varied benefits.
BASIC – includes zoo admission and parking at main entrance.
PLUS – includes BASIC benefits plus tickets to attractions you choose.
UNLIMITED – includes BASIC benefits plus admission to all attractions on every visit and parking at both entrances.
When you purchase or renew your membership online, you’ll receive a link to a temporary card and the tickets included with your membership. Be sure to PRINT your tickets at home as they will not be mailed with your membership card. Don't have a printer? You can show your temporary card on your mobile device. (Sorry, print-at-home tickets are currently not available for gift membership purchases.)
While waiting for your membership cards to arrive in the mail, your temporary card will provide the same benefits as your membership card. Your membership card(s) will be mailed within 3-5 weeks of purchase.
Basic benefits plus tickets to attractions that you choose
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Family Plus |
Individual Plus |
| FREE Adult admission |
2 |
1 |
FREE admission for adult's
children or grandchildren (under age 18) |
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| FREE guest each visit (guest must visit with named member) |
1 |
1 |
| FREE parking at main entrance (1st Ave & 31st St) |
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| Discounted parking at South Gate entrance |
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| One-time-use guest admission tickets |
6 |
2 |
| FREE one-time use attraction tickets* |
8 tickets |
4 tickets |
| 1-Year membership dues ⇒ |
$158 |
$98 |
| 2-Year membership dues ⇒ |
$292 |
$181 |
Basic benefits plus admission to each attraction on every visit... and more!
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Family Unlimited |
Individual Unlimited |
Sustaining Unlimited |
| FREE Adult admission |
2 |
1 |
2 |
FREE admission for adult's
children or grandchildren (under age 18) |
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|
|
| FREE guest each visit (guest must visit with named member) |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| FREE parking at both entrances |
|
|
|
| One-time-use guest admission tickets |
8 |
2 |
10 |
| FREE admission to attractions*
(present member card at ticket booth)
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Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
| Invitation to annual member breakfast |
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|
4 Free Tickets |
| 1-Year membership dues ⇒ |
$243 |
$160 |
$504 |
| 2-Year membership dues ⇒ |
$450 |
$296 |
$932 |
Zoo admission and parking at main entrance
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Family |
Senior 65+ |
| FREE Adult admission |
2 |
2 |
FREE admission for adult's children
or grandchildren (under age 18) |
|
2 |
| FREE parking at main entrance (1st Ave & 31st St) |
|
|
| Discounted parking at South Gate entrance |
|
|
| One-time-use guest admission tickets |
4 |
2 |
| 1-Year membership dues ⇒ |
$130 |
$81 |
| 2-Year membership dues ⇒ |
$240 |
$149 |
Please note: the two adults on any membership must live in the same household.
*Includes permanent year-round and seasonal attractions: Dolphins in Action, Motor Safari, Hamill Family Wild Encounters, The Carousel, and Butterflies! Some temporary attractions may not offer a member discount and/or benefit.
Become a member today!
Purchase your membership online now!
You'll receive a link to a temporary membership card and any tickets included with your selected level of membership. Print your temporary card and tickets at home - no need to wait in line! Use the temporary membership card to immediately enjoy the free admission and free parking benefit of your selected membership level. Your permanent membership card(s) will be mailed to you within 6-8 weeks (more quickly in off-peak months).
Purchasing a gift membership?
You’ll receive a link to a temporary membership card to print at home or email to your gift recipient. The permanent membership card and any tickets included with the selected gift membership will be mailed within approximately two weeks, according to your selection during the purchase process.
If you have any questions, please call the zoo's Membership department at (708) 688-8341 or e-mail member.questions@brookfieldzoo.org.
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Bison Circle $2,000
All of the benefits of Sustaining Unlimited Membership, plus other special opportunities. Please call 708-688-8667 for more information on Bison Circle membership.
Any questions?
Check out answers to some Frequently Asked Questions about membership.
Membership Gift-Presentation Certificate
Would you like a downloadable, print-at-home, presentable, announcement of your gift? You can use one of these PDF documents to present to the lucky gift recipient.
Click here for color certificate
Click here for black & white certificate
Tax Deductibility Information
2022MembershipPurchases:
The estimated non-deductible amount per year for tax purposes for a Sustaining Unlimited membership level purchase is $330.
Senior Basic, Individual Plus, Individual Unlimited, Family Basic, Family Plus, and Family Unlimited membership level purchases are not tax-deductible. The estimated fair market value of goods and services included at these membership levels exceeds the purchase price.
Please consult your tax adviser for additional information regarding tax deductibility.
Fees and benefits are subject to change.
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.