Save money. Have fun. Support the zoo!
Are you ready for a full year of wild adventures? Become a Potter Park Zoo member! Members receive free standard admission, discounts at our gift shop, concessions and much more. Best of all, you are making a lasting impact on wildlife conservation – for now and for years to come!
Give a gift that keeps on giving!
Are you looking for the perfect gift? One that provides education, adventure, and inspiration? A Potter Park Zoo membership offers all of this and makes a lasting impact on wildlife conservation – now and for years to come.
NEW Membership GIFT purchase? You will need the following information to create the member’s household account — adult member’s name(s), address, email, phone number and if applicable, the names of children in the household (and dates of birth, if known).
RENEWING a GIFT Membership? You may renew a gift membership either in-person during normal zoo hours at our Discovery Center OR by calling our Discovery Center, 517-342-2713, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
To ensure your gift arrives in time for Christmas, please order before Dec. 15 (12 p.m.) OR consider the below options.
- For memberships ordered after Dec. 15, printed membership cards can be picked up at the zoo 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. through Dec. 23. If you are not able to pick up the cards during that time, we can mail them to you (see important holiday note below).
- Last minute gift (for NEW members only)? No problem! If it is gift for a NEW membership household, you can purchase it online — the email you enter (as the primary member) will receive an email receipt with a welcome letter attachment. This email address can be changed later to the member’s email. We will mail the cards to you, the member or they can be picked up at the zoo after the holidays (see note below). If you are RENEWING a
IMPORTANT HOLIDAY NOTE: Memberships purchased after Dec. 15 (12 p.m.) will likely not be received via U.S. Mail before Christmas. Online membership purchases will be processed and mailed up until Dec. 23 (12 p.m.). Online membership orders after Dec. 23 (12 p.m.), will be processed and printed after Jan. 2. Phone order memberships are not be available between Dec. 24 – Jan. 2. The zoo is closed Dec. 25.
Select your membership type and level below:
Individual
One named adult (one card)
Basic – See Benefits
Purchase Individual Basic – $65
Deluxe – See Benefits
Purchase Individual Deluxe –$115
Premium – See Benefits
One Adult Family
One named adult + children in household and/or grandchildren under 18 (one card)
Basic – See Benefits
Purchase One Adult Basic – $80
Deluxe – See Benefits
Purchase One Adult Deluxe – $130
Premium – See Benefits
Two Adult Family
Two named adults + children in household and/or grandchildren under 18 (two cards)
Basic – See Benefits
Purchase Two Adult Basic – $95
Deluxe – See Benefits
Purchase Two Adult Deluxe – $145
Premium – See Benefits
Basic Level Benefits
- Unlimited standard admission* to the zoo for one year from date of purchase
- Free or discounted admission to over 130 AZA accredited zoos and aquariums nationwide – SEE GRID AT THE BOTTOM**
- 10% discount at the AniMall Gift Shop, concessions, and mobility rentals
- Discounts on Twilight Adventures Event and Zookambi Summer Camp
- Early registration for Zookambi Summer Camp
- E-mail newsletter, announcing exciting happenings throughout the year!
- Membership renewal discount if you renew online***
- Special “Members Night Party” at the zoo
- Discounted admissions to Zoo Nights (21 and older) events
- Plus Additional member-only opportunities announced as they become available
Deluxe Level Benefits
- All Basic member benefits PLUS
- Free parking for one vehicle per visit at Potter Park Zoo
- Free admission to Boo at the Zoo and Wonderland of Lights events
Premium Level Benefits
- All Basic and Deluxe member benefits PLUS
- 6 One-Time-Use Guest Passes†
- 15% Discount (instead of 10 %) at the Gift Shop† and Concessions and on mobility rentals
- Two e-tickets to attend one Zoo Nights (21 and over) event
- Premium Member Vinyl Cling Sticker
†PREMIUM MEMBER (one-time-use) GUEST PASSES CANNOT BE USED AT WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS OR BOO AT THE ZOO
Add on to any Membership
Unnamed Adult: $20 each (up to 2 per membership)
- “Unnamed Adult” card will be issued.
- To add an UNNAMED GUEST CARD to an existing membership, please either call 517-342-2713 or visit the zoo’s Discovery Center.
Please note: Unnamed Guest Cards are NOT typically accepted at other institutions, as they often don’t offer that option for their own members. It is intended to be used at Potter Park Zoo, especially for caregivers/babysitters to bring the household children to the zoo.
Additional Membership Perks
Potter Park Zoo Members 20% off at the Launch Lansing!
Understanding AZA Zoo and Aquarium Reciprocity:
CLICK on the chart below to see the AZA Reciprocal List. Always be sure to call the place you plan to visit ahead of time to find out there current reciprocal policies/benefits.
