MEMBER RESERVATIONS REQUIRED DURING RE-OPENING
All members need a reservation to access the Zoo and Gardens during our Re-Opening. Reservations are free for members. They will be valid for one of the available daily time slots. Your timed ticket reservation will be checked at parking lot entry and gate. Members are limited to one time slot per day to give as many guests as possible the chance to enjoy the Zoo and Gardens during our Re-Opening.
A digital confirmation and timed tickets will be emailed. Please bring your printed or digital ticket upon entry.
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*New memberships may take 24-48 hours to process. New members will receive an email with their member number, once their membership has been processed. That member number can be used to make an online ticket reservation.
MEMBERSHIP EXTENSIONS
We have extended membership expiration dates by two months, on all memberships active as of March 15, 2020.
If a membership expired within the dates below, the expiration is extended by two full months.
Membership Expirations Between March 15 - May 15, 2020
Memberships that expired within the dates below have been extended by two months.
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Extended Expiration Date
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March 15, 2020 - March 31, 2020
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May 15, 2020 - May 31, 2020
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April 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020
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June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
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May 1, 2020 - May 15, 2020
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July 1, 2020 - July 15, 2020
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Active Memberships With Expirations After May 15, 2020
Memberships that were active on March 15 and expire after May 15, 2020 have been extended by two months.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Membership
A Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens membership offers families and individuals an opportunity to visit their favorite Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens exhibits while taking advantage of discounted admission, invitations to exclusive members only events, store discounts, and more.
We appreciate your support during this difficult time. Your membership helps us continue to deliver nutritional and dietary needs and medical care to our animals. Here's how our closure impacts your membership:
An extension equivalent to the number of days the Zoo was closed has been applied to your membership. Your membership end date was automatically adjusted to reflect the additional time so you will get the full number of days you paid for.
Types of Membership
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Individual |
Single Adult Family |
Family |
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$65 |
$120 |
$145 |
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One named adult |
One named adult and named children living in the same household OR one named adult and up to four grandchildren between the ages of 3 and 17 |
Two named adults and named children living in the same household OR two named adults and up to four grandchildren between the ages of 3 and 17 |
Á La Carte Membership Options
Individuals and families with a Jacksonville zoo membership may also purchase á la carte options for additional guests or family and friends.
Á La Carte Options
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Unnamed Adult |
Named Adult |
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$35 |
$45 |
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Add one additional unnamed adult or child to any membership plan. Limit two per membership. Unnamed guests must be accompanied by a named adult member.
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Add one additional named adult to any membership plan or add a named guest to an individual membership to make a couple. Limit one per membership.
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Perks of Becoming a Member of the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Our member family enjoys a variety of benefits, all while helping support animal conservation efforts and wildlife programs around the world and in Jacksonville. All membership levels include:
- Free Admission to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, including Stingray Bay (does not include after-hours events)
- Members-only stamp cards can be purchased for greater discounts on train and carousel rides
- Bypass ticket lines and walk directly to the turnstile
- Discounted admission to more than 140 other AZA accredited zoos and aquariums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
- 10% discount on Jacksonville Zoo gift shop and restaurant purchases
- Invitations to member-only events, like Snapshot Society, and sneak previews
- Subscription to WILD, our quarterly member magazine
- Subscription to our monthly E-newsletter: Animals In Your Inbox — News From the Zoo
- Discounts on educational camps
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*New membership may take 24-48 hours to process. New members will receive an email with their member number once they can make a ticket reservation.
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Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Gift Memberships
Looking for the perfect gift for the person who’s hard to buy for? Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens gift memberships are the gift that keeps on giving. A gift membership supports the hard work of our animal specialists and caretakers while offering the recipient the opportunity to visit one of their favorite local attractions. Gift memberships last for one year and are able to begin when the recipient prefers, while traditional memberships begin on the date of purchase.
How to Purchase a Zoo and Gardens Gift Membership
To purchase a gift membership, contact us by email at members@jacksonvillezoo.org, by phone at (904)757-4463 ext 114, or buy online.
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Senior and Military Discounts
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens also offers a 10% discount to seniors 65 or older, military, and City of Jacksonville employees with a valid I.D. Conditions: One discount per purchase. Discounts are not available on Gift Certificates, a la carte options, or Heart of the Zoo Society Memberships. Offers are only available at the time of purchase and cannot be applied at a later date.
To receive your military discount, please email members@jacksonvillezoo.org. Your email should include a contact phone number where we can reach you, so that we can complete your discounted purchase by phone.
4 Ways to Become a Member of the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
You can purchase a membership to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens online, in person, by mail, or over the phone.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Membership Terms
Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable.
When memberships are purchased by the parents, these children must be named on the account. If your children visit the zoo without the named adult present, they may be asked to verify their membership at the Membership Office. Children who are not named on the Membership cannot access the Membership without a named adult present.
When memberships are purchased by the Grandparents, a maximum of 4 children may be brought into the zoo on the membership per day. Children who are not named on the Membership cannot access the Membership without a Named Adult present.
- Named Adult: The Member listed on the membership card. Must be at least 18 years of age. These members may use the membership card to enter the zoo during regular hours when they also show valid Photo ID. Named adults may not be changed during the membership year, but may be changed when the membership is renewed.
- Member Child: For Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Membership a child is between the ages of 3 and 17. Children 2 and under are always free.
- Unnamed Guest: The unnamed guest may be a person of any age. Unnamed guests must be accompanied by a named adult in order to enter the Zoo. Unnamed guests do not receive a membership card. The number of unnamed guests will appear when your card is scanned at the turnstile upon entry.