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Enjoy the Zoo year-round!

Become a member of the #1 family tourist attraction in Cenla! Contributions help provide care for the animals, construction of new exhibits, conservation of endangered species, and many hours of recreation and education. By becoming a member of FOTAZ, you'll be helping the Alexandria Zoo and your community while making wonderful family memories that will last a lifetime.

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All membership levels enjoy:

  • FREE general admission to the Alexandria Zoo for one year (excludes certain fundraising events).
  • FREE or discounted admission, or other special offers at other zoos and aquariums throughout the U.S.
  • DISCOUNTS on educational programs
  • 10% DISCOUNT in the Zoo Gift Shop
  • NEWSLETTER and notification of special events
  • INVITATION to "Members Only" events
  • Bumper sticker
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Join/Renew Online

Ready right now? For Individual, Household, Household Plus, or Household Deluxe, click Basic. For Bronze, Gold, or Platinum, click Premium.

Basic Levels Premium Levels Gift Certificate

  • Individual

  • $32 year

  • ADMITS

    ONE NAMED PERSON listed on card

  • Household

  • $79 year

  • ADMITS

    TWO NAMED ADULTS
    living at the same address listed on the card
    - and -
    Up to FOUR children age 18 and under
    (either children in household or grandchildren)

  • Household Plus One

  • $99 year

  • ADMITS

    TWO NAMED ADULTS
    living at the same address listed on the card
    - and -
    Up to FOUR children age 18 and under
    (either children in household or grandchildren)

  • PLUS

    ONE free guest per visit (guest must be accompanied by a named member on the card when visiting the Zoo)

  • Household Deluxe

  • $119 year

  • ADMITS

    TWO NAMED ADULTS
    living at the same address listed on the card
    - and -
    a THIRD NAMED CARDHOLDER*
    - and -
    Up to FOUR children age 18 and under
    (either children in household or grandchildren

  • PLUS

    ONE free guest per visit (guest must be accompanied by a named member on the card when visiting the Zoo)

  • Bronze Friend

  • $200 year

  • ADMITS

    TWO NAMED ADULTS
    living at the same address listed on the card
    - and -
    a THIRD NAMED CARDHOLDER*
    - and -
    Up to SIX children age 18 and under
    (either children in household or grandchildren)

  • PLUS

    ONE free guest per visit (guest must be accompanied by a named member on the card when visiting the Zoo)

  • ADDED BENEFITS

  • Two single, one-time use guest passes**

  • Gold Friend

  • $500 year

  • ADMITS

    TWO NAMED ADULTS
    living at the same address listed on the card
    - and -
    a THIRD NAMED CARDHOLDER*
    - and -
    Up to SIX children age 18 and under
    (either children in household or grandchildren)

  • PLUS

    ONE free guest per visit (guest must be accompanied by a named member on the card when visiting the Zoo)

  • ADDED BENEFITS

  • Four single, one-time use guest passes**
  • $25 Gift Certificate to the Zootique Gift Shop

  • Platinum Friend

  • $1,000 year

  • ADMITS

    TWO NAMED ADULTS
    living at the same address listed on the card
    - and -
    a THIRD NAMED CARDHOLDER*
    - and -
    Up to SIX children age 18 and under
    (either children in household or grandchildren)

  • PLUS

    ONE free guest per visit (guest must be accompanied by a named member on the card when visiting the Zoo)

  • ADDED BENEFITS

  • Eight single, one-time use guest passes**
  • $25 Gift Certificate to the Zootique Gift Shop
*The Third Named Cardholder must be age 16 or older and have a valid photo ID.
**The guest passes will arrive with your membership cards by mail. Guest passes cannot be redeemed until received with membership cards in the mail. All guest passes must be presented at the Alexandria Zoo ticket window for redemption. Guest passes are not valid for special events.

Additional Children

Have more than the number of children or grandchildren included in your membership level? Add them to your membership for an extra $10 each.

Additional children can only be added to Household Level and above. Not applicable for Individual Level memberships.

Military

Active and Retired Military members receive a 10% discount on FOTAZ Membership levels. The military member must be one of the “TWO NAMED ADULTS” to qualify for the discount. Must register in person at the Zoo and present valid military ID to qualify.

Renewing Military Memberships can mail in renewal if the named members listed on the card has not changed. If one of the listed adults has changed, you must register in person at the Zoo and present valid military ID to qualify.

Membership Restrictions

Membership cards are non-refundable, non-transferable and include only those listed on your form at the time of purchase.

Membership card and Photo ID are required for admission.

Children in household/granchildren must be accompanied by a named member on the card to receive member benefits.

Free admission does not apply for specific fundraising events, such as, but not limited to: Zoo Brew, Zoo Boo, and Holiday Light Safari.

Membership Cards

Individual level receives one membership card. Household and Household Plus levels receive two cards. Household Deluxe, Bronze, Gold, and Platinum levels receive three cards.

There is a $5 charge for a replacement card.