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AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program
AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program
By becoming a member of your local AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium, you can gain access to discounted admissions to other AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums that
choose to
participate in our Reciprocal Admissions Program.
Here is the
list of participating zoos and aquariums
(PDF) for May 2025 - April 2026.
Please refer to the program guidelines below. Note that policies may vary across zoos and aquariums. As such,
we always recommend calling ahead to confirm
. Contact details for each participating zoo and aquarium are included in the PDF above.
How do I read the reciprocity chart?
Refer to the
2025 AZA Reciprocal Admissions Chart
Scroll through the list to locate the zoo or aquarium where you hold membership.
Locate the number in the Reciprocity column.
Find the zoo or aquarium you would like to visit and locate the number in the Reciprocity column.
Refer to the table below to determine the available discount.
Home Facility Reciprocity
Reciprocity of the Facility I want to visit
Available Discount
50%
50%
50%
discount
100%
50%
discount
Free to the Public
Other benefits, such as gift shop discounts
100%
50%
50%
discount
100%
Free
admission
Free to the Public
Other benefits, such as gift shop discounts
Free to the Public
50%
50%
discount
100%
Free
admission
Free to the Public
Other benefits, such as gift shop discounts
Important Things to Keep in Mind
You will be required to show proof of zoo or aquarium membership from your "Home Facility".
Reciprocity applies to admission to the main facility during normal operating days and hours.
The number of visitors admitted with a family membership may vary depending on the zoo or aquarium visited.
Reciprocity may exclude special exhibits or events that require an additional fee.
Reciprocity does not limit the number of visits to any participating zoo or aquarium.
Please call each individual zoo/aquarium
BEFORE
your visit to confirm the latest details and restrictions.
AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program FAQ's
Why is my local zoo/aquarium not on the list?
Not every AZA-accredited zoo and aquarium participates in the AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program.
Some AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums that do not participate in the program may have individual reciprocity agreements with other AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums.
Contact your local zoo or aquarium to find out about any special discount agreements
Does my membership give me access to other local zoos/aquariums?
Zoos and aquariums that are in close geographic proximity to one another are not required to offer discounted admissions to each other's members. They may, however, offer an alternative discount.
"Close geographic proximity" is determined by each institution.
Contact your local zoo or aquarium to find out about any special discount arrangements
As an AZA Member, How can I access free/discounted admissions?
The AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program is not the same as the
AZA Free and Discounted Admissions Program
. AZA individual members have access to the Free and Discounted Admissions Program, a program intended to facilitate professional exchange between zoo and aquarium employees.
Please note that AZA does not offer memberships that provide discounts for the public - or, those who do not work in the zoological profession.
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