You can access your membership card by logging in to the Member Portal. This is also where you can renew your membership or purchase extra tickets.
Pro-tip: Bookmark the Member Portal page on your mobile device so you can quickly access your digital membership card before arriving to the Zoo. Thank you for being a valued Zoo member and helping save animals in the wild!
Questions? Contact us at 713-533-6535 or membership@houstonzoo.org.
Your Zoo membership pays for itself in as few as two visits per year. Become a member today and enjoy free admission for 12 months without needing to make a reservation while helping save animals in the wild.
“We love being zoo members because we can go and stay all day or we can go for a couple of hours, we can take friends or family, but most of all we love seeing all our favorite animals!” – Angie W., Houston Zoo Member
All membership sales are online. View membership levels and benefits below!
Bring friends and family with you to the Zoo for free! 3 named adults for a total of up to 10 people admitted per day to the Zoo. At least one named adult must be present. All basic benefits PLUS:
2 named adults and up to 3 children (ages 3-21), as long as one named adult is present.
All the basic benefits for you (one named adult) and one guest per visit.
2 named adults aged 65+ and up to 5 children (ages 3-21), as long as one named adult is present.
**Household is defined as member(s) and children of the household under age 18. Age and party size restrictions apply to some tours. See Asante webpage for listing of tour options available by membership level. All tours must be scheduled three weeks in advance, are for one Zoo area, weekdays only, are non-transferable, and must be taken during your year of Asante Society membership. Tours cannot be scheduled on holidays or during Spring Break.
Give the gift of membership to your family and friends this season! Once purchased, you’ll receive the certificate via email and can forward to the recipient of your choice. You do not need to have any of the recipient’s personal information, so it would be a great auction item or a last-minute gift.
The certificate is valid for 6 months, and the membership starts once the recipient redeems the certificate by emailing membership@houstonzoo.org.
To redeem your gift certificate you have received, contact our membership team at membership@houstonzoo.org with your certificate number and we will help you create a membership.
This depends on how many people you plan to take with you. We have several different levels to accommodate you and your guests. Please contact the membership department at 713-533-6535 to speak with a representative.
Members enjoy discounts on gift shop purchases, additional admission tickets for guests, TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights tickets, special events, education programming and more. You must be logged in to apply your discount to purchases made online.
Members do not need a reservation to visit the Zoo. Upon arrival at the Zoo, you will enter through our Member Entrance and present your digital membership card. If you have questions about your membership, please contact our member services team: membership@houstonzoo.org.
Please visit our Discounts at Other Zoos webpage for a list of participating zoos and aquariums around the country.
Your membership is valid until the end of the month one year from the date of purchase. For example, if you purchase a membership in June, it will be valid until June 30 the following year.
Did you know you may be able to double or even triple your membership contribution at no cost to you? Many employers will match your current membership contribution. The matching gift does not change your membership level, but the additional gift is a huge help to the Zoo.
Contact your Human Resources Department to find out if your employer has a matching gifts program.
Employers typically have webpages where you can enter your new membership information. Feel great knowing you helped your Zoo even more!
Yes! Estimated Fair Market Value of Benefits: All costs may be considered a contribution to the Houston Zoo, Inc., a Section 501(c)(3) charity. The Internal Revenue Service has issued guidelines that affect the charitable contribution portion of memberships. Under those guidelines, Members may claim the amount of their membership fee, less the fair market value of benefits received.
For Individual Plus, Family, Senior 65+ and Family Plus Members, the fair market value of benefits received is not substantial. The estimated fair market value of benefits received for other categories are: Family & Friends Premium $12; Conservator $12; Asante Bronze $100; Asante Silver $240; Asante Gold $430; Asante Platinum $500.
To access your digital membership card, log in to your Member Portal, and click on Membership Cards under General Options. If you have questions about your membership, please contact our member services team: membership@houstonzoo.org.
As a courtesy, we are able to perform a one-time change to the additional named adult(s) on your membership account. The primary member on the account must contact us at membership@houstonzoo.org so we can assist with this.
Military, veterans, educators, and first responders (firefighters, police, and EMT) get a special discount on membership purchases. Please contact us in advance at membership@houstonzoo.org with proof of employment/service, and we will help you with your transaction. Note: This discount is not available online or on previous purchases.
You may access your digital membership card by logging into our Membership Portal. We are no longer printing membership cards. Upon arrival at the Zoo, you will enter through our Member Entrance and present your digital membership card.
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