Benefits of Membership
As a Zoo Idaho Zoological Society member you will receive the following benefits:
- Free admission to Zoo Idaho with membership card or membership application receipt (excludes after-hours fundraisers such as Roar & Pour and OktoBEARfest)
- Free or discounted admission to approximately 75 zoos nationwide including Tautphaus Park Zoo, Zootah at Willow Park, and Zoo Boise
- Membership eligibility at Lookout Credit Union
- 10% discount on all purchases at the Zoo Trading Post Gift Shop
- 15% discount on classes
- Invitations to exclusive members’ events and exhibit openings
- A free subscription to the ZOONEWS
Special Discounts
Multi-Year Discount Offers:
- 10% off a 2-year membership
- 15% off a 3-year membership
Bring-a-Member Special Offer:
- 5% off your next renewal for each NEW paid membership (limited to 3 for a total discount of 15%)
Membership Categories
JUNIOR
$20per year
- 1 named youth*
- 1 one-day guest pass
INDIVIDUAL
$35per year
- 1 named adult
- 1 one-day guest pass
INDIVIDUAL PLUS/COUPLE
$45per year
- 2 named adults OR 1 named adult and a guest
- 1 one-day guest pass
SINGLE PARENT**
$45per year
- 1 named parent and up to 5 of his/her dependent children*
- 1 one-day guest pass
GRANDPARENTS**
$45per year
- 2 grandparents living in the same household and up to 5 of their grandchildren*
- 1 one-day guest pass
FAMILY**
$55per year
- 2 named adults living in the same household and up to 5 of their dependent children*
- 1 one-day guest pass
FAMILY PLUS**
$60per year
- 2 named adults living in the same household and up to 5 of their dependent children*
- 1 guest per visit
Company Memberships
COUGAR CLUB
$100per year
- 2 membership cards for individual admission†
- 2 coupons each for 25% off one ZIZS event ticket***
EAGLE CLUB
$200per year
- 4 membership cards for individual admission†
- 2 coupons each for 25% off one ZIZS event ticket***
Sustaining Memberships
KEEPER**
$100per year
- 2 named adults living in the same household and up to 5 of their dependent children*
- 1 guest per visit
- A behind-the-scenes zoo tour with a zookeeper‡
CURATOR**
$500per year
- 2 named adults living in the same household and up to 5 of their dependent children*
- 1 guest per visit
- 4 coupons each for 25% off one ZIZS event ticket***
- A behind-the-scenes zoo tour with a zookeeper‡
- A personal invitation to a special reception‡
DIRECTOR**
$1000per year
- 2 named adults living in the same household and up to 5 of their dependent children*
- 1 guest each visit
- 4 coupons each for 25% off one ZIZS event ticket***
- A behind-the-scenes zoo tour with a zookeeper‡
- A personal invitation to a special reception‡
- A personal invitation to the Zoo Director's Picnic‡
- Listing in ZOONEWS
Notes
- Your donations may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax preparer for details.
- All adult members must present membership card AND a photo ID upon admission to Zoo (both adults on same membership must show ID).
- Children may not use their parents’ membership cards unless they have a photo ID and are age 12 or older.
- Membership cards are non-transferable and non-refundable. Misuse of card may forfeit the membership.
* Under the age of 18
** Additional dependent children/grandchildren may be added for an additional $8 each. Replacement / additional cards are $5 each. Membership good for one year after purchase.
*** ZIZS ticketed events include OktoBEARfest and Roar & Pour Wine Walk. Coupon sales are available at the door only.
† Not family admission
‡ Limited to those listed on the membership card