Elmwood Park Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and that means that Elmwood Park Zoo’s yearly members may receive free or discounted admission to fellow participating AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums across the country.
Members Of Reciprocal Partner Zoos Visiting Elmwood Park Zoo:
Elmwood Park Zoo offers a 50% admission discount, unless noted below, for reciprocal zoo members. Discounted admission only applies to persons listed on the member card. Proof of current membership and ID is required.
Please note that the 50% off reciprocal discount for Elmwood Park Zoo from other institutions excludes special events (i.e. Boo at the Zoo, Beast of a Feast, Wild Lights, etc.).
Elmwood Park Zoo Members visiting a reciprocal partner zoo:
When visiting another zoo or aquarium, it is always a good idea to call ahead BEFORE you visit to confirm participation in the Reciprocal Admissions program and any restrictions that may apply. Remember to take proof of your Elmwoood Park Zoo membership and ID with you.
Click here or look below for the list of reciprocal zoos and aquariums.
List of Reciprocal Zoos:
Alabama
Alaska
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
IDAHO
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
NEW HAMPSHIRE
New Jersey
NEW MEXICO
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
UTAH
Virginia
Washington
WEST VIRGINIA
Wisconsin
CANADA
MEXICO
In addition to the Zoos listed on the AZA reciprocity chart, Elmwood Park Zoo has a 50% reciprocity agreement with the following institutions:
*The preserve is free for guests to attend, but EPZ yearly members can receive free admission to REEC events
Elmwood Park Zoo has a free admission agreement with the following institutions: