Membership
Membership: Join Today!
When every dollar counts, a zoo membership pays for itself in just a few visits.
Become a member and you’ll see how the Rosamond Gifford Zoo is the best family entertainment value around! With your membership, you’ll enjoy unlimited zoo admission for a full year, savings on special ticketed events, birthday party packages, zoo camps, educational programs, and more!
Membership Levels
Basic
One named adult
Choose one of the following at time of purchase: two named adults OR one named adult PLUS one guest
Two named adults and their children or grandchildren between the ages of 3-18
Same as above PLUS one guest per visit
Friends
All the benefits of a family membership, plus
- 1 free guest per visit
- 2 single-use guest passes
- Friends level member exclusive gift
- Recognition in the annual report
- Invitation to exhibit previews
All the benefits of a patron membership plus
- 1 additional free guest per visit (2 guests total)
- 2 additional single-use guest passes (4 passes total)
All the benefits of a supporting membership plus
- 1 additional free guest per visit (3 guests total)
- Docent led tour of the zoo
Senior (62+)
Choose one of the following at the time of purchase: two named adults OR one named adult PLUS one guest (at least one named adult must be age 62 or older)
Two named adults and children between the ages of 3-18 (At least one named adult must be age 62 or older)
All Members Receive
(Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day)
Active members may now take advantage of early zoo admission beginning at 9:00 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month (July through October). Wake up with the zoo and enjoy the peace and tranquility of our beautiful wildlife trails. Watch as our animal care staff perform their morning routines, our zoo animals emerge on exhibit, and the zoo comes to life! Valid zoo membership card and ID required for entry, with early access ending at 9:45 a.m. General public access begins at 10 a.m.
· Discounts on purchases at The Curious Cub Gift Shop
· Discounts on purchases at the HoneyBee Café and concessions
· Discounts on zoo birthday party packages
· Discounts on zoo stroller rentals
· Discounts on education programs, tours, and zoo camps for all ages
· Discounted and/or advance purchase opportunity for tickets to special events and fundraisers
Additional member t-shirts available for purchase
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo reciprocates at a 50% admission discount to our partner institutions.
Scroll to see our 2025 list below!
Organization
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NEW! A membership opportunity for local organizations and their team members.
An organization membership is the perfect way to say “thank you” to your staff for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. Reward your team members with the many benefits of a zoo membership. Click here to learn more about this unique opportunity!
Premier Circle of Friends
Combine the best of a Rosamond Gifford Zoo membership with essential support to the zoo and its programs by joining Circle of Friends!
Circle of Friends members support the zoo and our animals while enjoying exclusive benefits, including all the privileges of membership plus VIP animal encounters, additional guests per visit and more. Click here to learn more.
Zoo Events Included
During regular zoo-hours
· 2/9 Animal Enrichment Day - “Valentine Sweet Treats”
· 4/13 Animal Enrichment Day –“Easter Egg-Stravaganza”
· 4/26 Party for the Planet
· 5/4 LGBTQ Family Day of Visibility
· 7/13 Penguin Palooza
· 8/17 Asian Elephant Extravaganza
· 9/26 STEAM Day
· 10/4 Fall Festival – NEW FOR 2025!
· 10/18 - 10/26 Zoo Boo Weekends – Now FREE for zoo members in 2025!
· 11/1 Animal Enrichment Day – “Squishing of the Squash”
· 12/21 Animal Enrichment Day – “Holidays with the Animals”
(Free for members!)
The following 2025 events are fundraisers for the zoo
Before/after regular zoo-hours
Breakfast with Bunny
Easter Brunch
Mother’s Day Brunch
Brew at the Zoo
Holiday Nights
Brunch with Santa
(Members receive DISCOUNTED pricing!)
