Become a Member of the Wildest Club in Town!

Membership Options:

$75

Individual - An individual membership provides free admission to the Dakota Zoo for one named person, along with all membership benefits listed below.

$120

Family - A family membership provides free admission to the Dakota Zoo for 2 named adults and dependent children (under 18) living at the same address, along with all membership benefits listed below.

$120

Grandparent - A grandparent membership provides free admission to the Dakota Zoo for 2 named grandparents and their grandchildren (under 18), along with all membership benefits listed below. At least one named grandparent must accompany the grandchildren when they visit.

$160

Family Plus - A family plus membership provides free admission to the Dakota Zoo for 2 named adults and dependent children (under 18) living at the same address, plus all membership benefits listed below. Family Plus members may bring up to 5 additional guests free of charge each time they visit the Zoo, with the exception of the annual picnic. At least one member of the named family must accompany the guests.

 

Grandparent Plus - A grandparent plus membership provides free admission to the Dakota Zoo for 2 named grandparents and their grandchildren (under 18), along with all other
membership benefits. Grandparent Plus members may bring up to 5 additional guests free of charge each time they visit the Zoo, with the exception of the annual picnic. At least one named grandparent must accompany the guests.

 

Benefits:

  • Free admission to the Dakota Zoo

  • 10% off at the Antler Trading Post gift shop

  • Free picnic in July for members only.

  • Ten free train tickets (valued at $50)

  • Free or discounted admission to over 180+ reciprocal zoos and aquariums

  • Discounted rates for selected special events

     

  • You will receive a receipt by e-mail that can be used as a temporary membership card until you receive your membership card. Membership card, train tickets and materials will be mailed promptly via USPS. This temporary membership card is valid "ONLY" at the Dakota Zoo. 

 

You will be asked to present identification along with your membership card for admission to the Dakota Zoo. Please be sure to identify spouse/significant other on this form or they won't be able to use your membership for admission.

 

Also please note that most zoos recognize reciprocal memberships at the FAMILY level only, so our plus membership may not work to admit extra guests to reciprocal zoos.

 

Note for out of town purchasers. We are happy to have you as Dakota Zoo members!  However, if you live in a community that has its own zoo, we strongly encourage you to support your local zoo or aquarium by purchasing a membership to your local facility. When you purchase a Dakota Zoo membership and use it to attend your local zoo, you not only deprive your zoo of vital operating funds, but you also stand to miss out on members only benefits and events, and run the risk that your zoo may revise its reciprocal policy.

Dakota Zoo memberships are a donation in support of the Dakota Zoological Society. Reciprocal privileges are a voluntary agreement between zoos and are subject to change without notice. Changes in reciprocal policy made by other zoos do not constitute grounds for a refund or adjustment on your Dakota Zoo membership.

Please support your local zoo!

 

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