OUR ONLINE SYSTEM IS CURRENTLY DOWN. HOWEVER, WE ARE HAPPY TO HELP YOU RENEW OR PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP FOR YOURSELF OR AS A GIFT – PLEASE CALL 517-342-2713, 10-4 DAILY FOR ASSISTANCE (or purchase in person). IF YOU REACH OUR VOICEMAIL, LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL WITHIN 24 HOURS.
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!
NEW Membership GIFT purchase? You may purchase it over the phone by calling 517-342-2713 (10-4) or in person (10-4) – see important HOLIDAY note below.
RENEWING a GIFT Membership? Gift memberships must be renewed either by calling our Discovery Center, 517-342-2713 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) OR in-person at our Discovery Center, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Gift Membership – Information you’ll need: Name(s) of primary member(s), address, email, phone number and if applicable, the names of children in the household (and their dates of birth, if known).
HOLIDAY NOTE: To ensure your gift arrives in time for the Holidays, please order before Dec. 17 (12 p.m.).
- Memberships purchased after Dec. 17 (12 p.m.) will likely not be received via U.S. Mail before the Holidays.
- Phone order memberships are not be available between Dec. 24 – Jan. 1. 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
Purchase Individual Premium – $215
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
Purchase One Adult Premium – $230
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
Purchase Two Adult Premium – $245
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
Unnamed Guest Card – Add to Any Membership
$20 each (up to 2 per membership)
- An “Unnamed Guest” card will be issued.
- Great option for babysitters or grandparents to take your children to the zoo without you. Or use it to bring a friend.
- 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.
Digital Membership Cards Available!
GO DIGITAL!
Eco-friendly, membership card option available! Printed membership cards are still an option as well. Make your selection during the purchase/renewal process.
Additional Membership Perks
Potter Park Zoo Members 20% off at the Launch Family Entertainment – Lansing!
AZA Zoo and Aquarium Reciprocity – LINK to current AZA Reciprocity List and understanding how to read it:
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.
