Check out the great General Admission and Membership discounts that are available to Louisville Metro Employees. Plus, find links to special events, camps and news about upcoming attractions and exhibits.
2026 General Admission Discounts
Information about general admission tickets (available online only in advance of visit).
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General Admission Ticket Prices:There is a $7 per vehicle fee for guest parking in the Zoo lot. Parking fee must be paid for online or at the ticket windows before entering the Zoo. Pro Tip: Buy a parking pass online during your ticket purchase and save time when you arrive! MILITARY DISCOUNT A valid military ID is required for all military discounts. Active duty military personnel receive free general admission. Discounts not valid for ticket packages with rides/attractions or special ticketed events. Tickets must be purchased at the Zoo windows with a valid ID. Dependents of active military personnel receive 10% off general admission at the Zoo’s ticket windows. Must be accompanied by active military personnel with a valid ID. Active military receive membership discounts. Please present a valid military ID at the Zoo membership office to discuss options. Groups of 15+We offer discounts for groups of 15 or more. Ticket must be purchased online. Discount tickets not available at the gate. Field TripsBook your field trip with ease! The Louisville Zoo offers a hands-on learning experience, inspiring students to appreciate and protect our planet’s wildlife. Our new online registration makes scheduling simpler than ever. CampsCamp groups can explore all the Zoo has to offer, from the carousel and seasonal exhibits to exclusive experiences and close-up encounters with our small animal ambassadors! For ticket/attraction packages, school field trips, special discounts, strollers/wheelchairs, click for more info… |
- Click to purchase general admission tickets online.
- Press the “Promo Code” Button on the window in our webstore.
- Enter Metro Gov in the box. (Make sure to include the space in between the words) and press “SUBMIT”
- Enter the number of tickets you want and press “NEXT”
- Select the date and press “NEXT”
- Add Parking, unless you are taking public transportation
- And continue through the process.
The tickets and receipt are emailed to the email address entered on the payment form. Tickets can be printed or shown on a mobile device at the Zoo.
- Individual Membership is $75— Your Price $68 (save $7)
- Individual Plus Membership is $105 — Your Price $95 (save $10)
- Family Membership is $155 — Your Price $140 (save $15)
- Family Dual Membership is $285 — Your Price $257 (save $28)
- Family Experience Membership is $255 — Your Price $230 (save $25)
- Family Experience Dual Membership is $425 — Your Price $383 (save $42)
How to Purchase Zoo Memberships
Metro employee discounts are NOW available online.
You can still use the payroll deduction form and join by mail, interoffice mail, in person during regular zoo hours or by emailing the completed form to zoomembership@louisvilleky.gov.
You can pick up your membership card at any ticketing window before your first Zoo visit.
- We reserve the right to request proof of employment (Metro ID/ID#)
- Membership Cards are NOT mailed.
- Your Metro employee discount may NOT be combined with any other offers or applied retroactively.