Member Appreciation Month
THANK YOU, MEMBERS! With appreciation and gratitude, we thank our members. Your ongoing support contributes to the care we provide animals here and around the world. Member Appreciation during September includes:
Weekend Member Mornings
Every Saturday and Sunday morning in September from 8-9 am:
- Exclusive, members only access
- Free access to Carousel, Train, and 4D Theater
- Free feedings available for giraffes and stingrays
* After 9am Total Experience tickets must be purchased online.
Member Night
- Tickets Required Friday, September 17, 2021 from 6-9pm
- Total Experience included
- Food and beverage available for purchase at Trout River Grill and Palm Plaza
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Our Member family enjoys a variety of benefits, all while helping support animal conservation efforts and wildlife programs in Jacksonville and around the world.
All membership levels include:
- Free General Admission to Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens*
- Discounted Tickets for Member Guests only $12!**
- Discounts on educational camps and special programs
- 10% discount in our Gift Shops and Restaurants
- Invitations to Member-only events, like Snapshot Society and sneak previews
- Subscription to WILD, our quarterly online Member magazine
- Subscription to our monthly e-newsletter: Animals in Your Inbox — News From the Zoo
*Free daily admission does not include after-hours events like Spooktacular or Total Experience attractions. Members can purchase a Total Experience pass for only $8 for the Train, 4-D Experience, Carousel (ages 12 & under), and animal feedings as available.
**Limit 5 Member Guest Tickets per day. Guests must be accompanied by Member.
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new and renewing Memberships may take 24-48 hours to process. Visiting soon? Be sure to select "Membership Window Pickup" for the delivery method when purchasing your membership to pick up your member cards upon arrival.
Member General Admission Reservations No Longer Required
Coming for a stroll to just visit animals and gardens? Simply present Member Card and Photo ID at our entry point.
Planning to enjoy the Train, 4-D Experience, Carousel, and animal feedings (based on availability)? These experiences are unavailable for à la carte purchases. Purchase your Member Total Experience Admission online and show your digital barcode or printed ticket, along with Member Card & Photo ID, upon entry to receive your wristband for accessing these items.
Bringing guests with you not listed on your membership? You can purchase a limited number of Member Guest Tickets online at a discounted rate. Member Guest tickets are only valid with a named Member present.
Member Tickets
Member reservations are no longer required for General Admission. Member Total Experience and Guest Tickets still must be purchased online, in advance of your visit.