Memberships are only available at the Charles L. Blockson Exhibition located inside the Centre Theater (208 DeKalb St, Norristown, PA 19401).
Memberships are available on a limited first-come/first-served basis and are not guaranteed. We will update this webpage when they are sold out.
Cultural Membership IS MADE POSSIBLE BY
The Charles L. Blockson Exhibition and Elmwood Park Zoo’s Cultural Membership supports individuals and families by providing free yearly admission to the zoo. We are committed to offer new and equal opportunities to better serve our guests who receive government assistance through state SNAP and ACCESS programs.
Cultural MEMBERSHIP - Free*
Membership benefits for two named adults and up to six children under the age of 18 in the same household. The number of children admitted with each visit is not to exceed the number indicated on the card.
How to apply:
Memberships are only available on-site at the Charles L. Blockson Exhibition located inside the Centre Theater (208 DeKalb St, Norristown, PA 19401). Present your valid EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card along with a photo ID at the admission booth. EBT card holder must be present to obtain the membership. Memberships are available on a limited first-come/first-served basis and are not guaranteed.
Fine print:
Memberships are only available at the Charles L. Blockson Exhibition located inside the Centre Theater (208 DeKalb St, Norristown, PA 19401) and are not obtainable by phone or online or at the zoo. This opportunity is only available to new members and a discount cannot be applied to previously purchased memberships. Limit of one Cultural Membership per individual with a valid Pennsylvania EBT card.
Please email zoo@elmwoodparkzoo.org if you have any questions. We do not accept the P-EBT, Medicaid, or WIC cards for the program.
All Cultural Memberships include:
Charles L. Blockson Exhibition
- Free Blockson admission
- Discounted admission to Blockson special events
- 10% discount on merchandise purchases
Elmwood Park Zoo
- Free zoo admission
- Free or discounted admission to zoo special events
- Admission to exclusive member-only events
- Free or discounted admission to participating zoos across the country
- Discounted admission to any Treetop Adventures course
- $1.00 off giraffe feedings
- $1.00 off carousel rides
- $2.00 discount on single-use admission tickets to the zoo
- 10% discount on merchandise purchases