Welcome, Zoo Members!
You can access your membership card by logging in to the Member Portal. This is also where member renewals and extra tickets are purchased.
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.
Not a Member? Join today!
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!
Choose the membership level that's right for you
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Family & Friends Premium – $349 (Best Value)
3 adults + guests -
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Family – $219
2 adults + 3 children -
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Individual Plus – $149
1 adult + 1 guest -
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Senior 65+ – $169
2 adults + 5 children
Family & Friends Premium
$349/year
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:
- Kid Keeper/Nanny option allows you to send up to 6 children ages 3-12 to the Zoo with one adult caregiver when you cannot come yourself.
- 4 single, one-time use Wildlife Carousel passes
- 15% Zoo Store discount (some restrictions may apply)
Family
$219/year
2 named adults and up to 3 children (ages 3-21), as long as one named adult is present.
Individual Plus
$149/year
All the basic benefits for you (one named adult) and one guest per visit.
Senior 65+
$169/year
2 named adults aged 65+ and up to 5 children (ages 3-21), as long as one named adult is present.
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Flock - $165+
For 21+ and Young Professionals
Donor Club -
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Asante Society - $1,200+
Exclusive Events
Donor Club
Private Animal Tour
ALL FLOCK BASIC BENEFITS PLUS:
Flock Individual – $165/YEAR
- Free admission to all Flock events for one year – one named adult
- Unlimited complimentary regular Zoo admission for one year – one cardholder/party of 2
- 10% Zoo Store discount
Flock Plus – $270/YEAR
- Free admission to all Flock events for one year – one named adult and one guest OR two named adults
- Unlimited complimentary regular Zoo admission for one year – one or two cardholders/party of 5
- 10% Zoo Store discount
Flock Patron – $500/YEAR
- Free admission to all Flock events for one year – one named adult and one guest OR two named adults
- Invitation for two adults and the children of the household to two exclusive family events
- Unlimited complimentary regular Zoo admission for one year – three cardholders/party of 10
- Kid Keeper privilege – send your children to the Zoo with an adult caregiver
- 15% Zoo Store discount
CAN BE PAID MONTHLY.
All levels of Asante membership include:
- Unlimited complimentary Zoo admission for you and up to nine (9) guests per visit
- Invitation to five exclusive events, three adults-only and two family-friendly
- Asante Society Zoo news alerts – be the first to know
- Kid Keeper privilege – send your children to the Zoo with an adult caregiver
- 20% Zoo Store discount
- Recognition in the Zoo’s annual report
- 10% discount on facility rentals for private events or meetings (does not include Zoo-wide events or catering)
- Free or discounted admission to more than 150 Zoos across the nation (check Discounts with Other Zoos for current participants)
Asante Bronze: $1,200 – $2,499
- One Bronze-level private tour for household** – Includes VIP parking space
- Invitation for two to Spring and Fall Asante cocktail receptions – Fair Market Value $100
Asante Silver: $2,500 – $4,999
- One Silver-level private tour for household** – Includes VIP parking space
- Invitation for four to Spring and Fall Asante cocktail receptions
- Four complimentary one-time-use general admission passes to Zoo Lights – Fair Market Value $240
Asante Gold: $5,000 – $9,999
- One Gold-level private tour for household** – Includes VIP parking space
- Invitation for four to Spring and Fall Asante cocktail receptions
- Six complimentary one-time-use general admission passes to Zoo Lights
- One 8×10 painting by a Houston Zoo animal artist – Fair Market Value $430
Asante Platinum: $10,000+
- One Platinum-level private tour for household** – Includes VIP parking space
- Invitation for four to Spring and Fall Asante cocktail receptions
- Eight complimentary one-time-use general admission passes to Zoo Lights
- Exclusive opportunity for four to see Houston Zoo animal artist in action
- Includes 8×10 painting
- Private lunch with a Houston Zoo executive – Fair Market Value $500
Additional benefits per Asante membership level.
**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.
Membership Benefits for All Levels
- Visit anytime! NO reservations needed for members
- Free Admission for 12 Months (excluding special and separately ticketed events) See additional Member Exclusives>
- Your membership helps support animals here at the Zoo and in the wild
- Monthly Member Mornings! The Zoo will open an hour early so you can enjoy the Zoo before we open to the public. Member Mornings happen on the first Saturday of every month.
- Dedicated member entrance at the Zoo’s main entrance
- Exclusive opportunity to book a kids’ birthday party
- 10% Zoo Store discount (some restrictions may apply)
- Discounted admission at over 100 other zoos and aquariums nationwide. List of Participating Locations
- Exclusive discounts for additional admission, special event tickets, and more (some restrictions apply)
- Early registration for Camp Zoofari
Upcoming Member Mornings / All Events ›
Membership Gift Certificates
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.
Need Help? Contact Us
Email
membership@houstonzoo.org
By Phone
(713) 533-6535
