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Become a Member of the Wildest Club in Town!

A membership at the Dakota Zoo is a ticket to a world of animal adventures, activities, and education. A Dakota Zoo membership provides you:

  • Free admission to the Dakota Zoo for one full year from the date of purchase.

  • Free or discounted admission to over 180+ zoos and aquariums throughout North America.

  • 10 Train Ride tickets ($60.00) value.

  • Annual members picnic ($20.00) value.

  • Free subscription to “On Track” newsletter.

  • 10% Discount in our Antler Trading Post.

  • “Members-only” pricing for camps and special events.

 

Membership Categories & Prices:

 

$75.00 INDIVIDUAL ($80.00 Effective January 1, 2025)
An individual membership provides free admissionto the Dakota Zoo for one named person, along with all other membership benefits.


$120.00 FAMILY ($125.00 Effective January 1, 2025)
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 other membership benefits.


$120.00 GRANDPARENT ($125.00 Effective January 1, 2025)
A grandparent membership provides free admission to the Dakota Zoo for 2 named grandparents and their grandchildren (under 18),
along with all other membership benefits. At least one named grandparent must accompany the grandchildren when they visit.


$160.00 FAMILY PLUS ($175.00 Effective January 1, 2025)
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 other membership benefits. 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 named adult must accompany the guests.


$160.00 GRANDPARENT PLUS ($175.00 Effective January 1, 2025)
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.
   
   
   

Please note: The "additional guests" feature of the Plus membership(s) are valid at Dakota Zoo. At reciprocal zoos it is subject to that facility's admission policy.

Most reciprocal zoos WILL NOT admit any additional guests and will recognize this membership as a FAMILY or GRANDPARENT membership. (ie. the two named adults and dependent children/grandchildren.)

To avoid any unplanned surprises, we suggest you call ahead to clarify admission policy.

 

Please note that the two named adults or grandparents must reside in the same household. None of our memberships are for use as shared memberships among multiple households.

 

Purchase an Online Membership:

Click here for an online membership form.

Click here for a gift membership form.

Click here for membership FAQs.

 

You may also Purchase your Membership:

  • At the Zoo Admissions window during regular business hours.

  • Over the phone during zoo business hours.

  • From our Membership Hut which is located in the parking lot outside the entrance from opening day through late June.

 

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