Membership Program

• FREE subscription to Indianapolis Zoo Magazine and monthly members-only eNews
• FREE admission to special events like Christmas at the Zoo, ZooBoo, Animals and All That Jazz, and more.
• EARLY registration and discounts on Zoo Camps
• RECEIVE a discount off general admission for up to 6 additional guests
• MEMBERS-ONLY discount on Dolphin In-Water Adventure
• RECEIVE a 10% discount at the Indianapolis Zoo Gift Shop

A named cardholder must be in the vehicle for free parking. Event parking is $10 for members.

You can contact the Zoo’s Membership Department Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, at 317-630-2046 or membership@indyzoo.com any time you have questions or want to chat about how to start your Membership.

If you need to talk to a Zoo staff member about a visit planned during the weekend, please contact our Guest Experience team at 317-630-2001.

Yes! With your membership card, you receive FREE admission and FREE parking when visiting during regular Zoo hours after becoming a Zoo member. If you are a new or lapsed member wishing to purchase your membership at the Front Gate, you will need to pay for parking on your visit. All subsequent visits will include free member parking. Take full advantage of your member benefits and join online!

Please note: Memberships and associated privileges are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Yes, Zoo members enjoy a discount on admission for guests that accompany them. If you bring guests often and are currently at a Basic Level membership, you may want to consider upgrading to a Plus level membership!

Your membership expires one year from the date of purchase.

One year is added to your current expiration date. So, you won’t lose any time on your membership!

How to Access Membership Card:

• Download the eMembership Card app.
• Search for “Indianapolis Zoo” tile and touch Find My Membership Cards.
• Enter your 14-digit membership # and the last name of the primary member on your membership card

You can also download your digital membership card directly to the Wallet on your smartphone by clicking <here>.

To receive a physical membership card, you just need to pay $5 to cover processing and shipping fees.

The Indianapolis Zoo is the largest privately operated non-profit zoo in the country. We do not receive any direct tax-based support. As a result we do not participate in reciprocal programs. However, as a courtesy to members of other AZA-accredited zoos we do extend a $2 discount on adult general admission and $1 discount on child and senior general admission. Likewise you may find other institutions that extend a similar discount, so it never hurts to take your membership card when traveling.

If you have temporarily misplaced your membership cards you may come to the Zoo showing your photo ID at both parking and at the front gate. You will receive a temporary pass for the day. If you have permanently misplaced your cards new ones can be issued for $10. This can be done over the phone or in person at the Membership Services Window.

One of the two primary cardholders must be present in order for your guests to visit under the membership.

Free member parking is limited to current members during regular Zoo hours. For special events, we do have event parking available at a discount for our members. Event Parking is $10 for members, $20 for nonmembers.

Memberships expire one year from date of purchase. All Indianapolis Zoo membership cards and associated privileges are non-refundable and non-transferable. Members may not transfer, assign, sell or otherwise market their membership and associated privileges in any way. Any member found to be in violation of these rules will have their membership privileges terminated immediately, without any refund, at the Indianapolis Zoo’s sole discretion.