NON-MEMBERS MUST PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE.
All guests must reserve tickets in advance online to enter. members may reserve for Free.
Purchasing a membership today does not guarantee same day access or specific future dates as some slots may be booked to capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Member and non-member tickets have separate capacities. The capacities are not interchangeable. Masks are required for entry and in high traffic areas. - Learn More
Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions, some membership features are temporarily suspended. This includes rides and attractions tickets, animal feedings and member experience nights. We are currently working on new dates and plans for our member experience nights.
Membership — A Frequent Fun Pass that supports wildlife Zoo Membership offers 12 months of memorable adventures. It’s a Frequent Fun Pass — perfect for families and nature lovers. Enjoy FREE ADMISSION & PARKING during regular Zoo hours plus TONS OF DISCOUNTS on camps, classes, concessions, and select rides and events. Membership also includes FREE admission to the splash park, special exhibits, movie nights and more.
We do not mail membership cards. Membership cards can be picked up at any of the ticketing windows on your next visit during regular zoo hours. Memberships begin the day they are purchased.
Individual: $64
Individual Plus: $94
Family: $139
Family Experience: $229
Visit KYScienceCenter.org/membership for more details on the Kentucky Science Center membership benefits and programs.
Family Dual: $238
Family Plus Dual: $358
All activities are seasonal and subject to the cooperation of weather, animals and Zoo maintenance. All passes/tickets are one-time-use during regular Zoo hours (not valid for special events such as Boo at the Zoo) and digitally linked to your membership.
GUEST Passes: Valid for any age and must be used by a named adult on the account.
Standard Memberships are valid for 12 months from date of purchase; if you renew early, the renewed membership starts the day after your current membership expires (you do not lose time if you renew early).
E-Gift Membership (a digital gift card) — can be purchased online and are gift cards pre-loaded with the amount necessary to purchase each membership level. The digital gift card is sent directly to your e-mail inbox. You can either forward the E-Gift Card (PDF) by email or print it and give it to the recipient. An E-Gift Membership becomes active when it is redeemed by phone or at the outdoor Zoo ticketing windows. You can also add extra funds for gift shop purchases and food too. Any unspent value on the E-Gift Card expires 12 months from date of purchase.
Household: All memberships (except grandparent) are based on the members within a household. Only children ages 3–18 are included on memberships for the Zoo (ages 2–18 for Dual memberships with Kentucky Science Center).
Children: Dependent children or grandchildren living in the same household ages 3–18 years old must be named on your membership. Children 2 and under are free and can be added to any level membership but must still be named. Children do not receive membership cards and must be accompanied by a named adult.
Benefits are subject to change without notice.
Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Frequently Asked Questions
ZooMembership@louisvilleky.gov
Call (502) 459-2287