DISCOUNTS AND GROUP RATES
Find ways to save on your next visit. Your admission supports Woodland Park Zoo’s mission to save animals and their habitats.
WAYS TO SAVE
Seattle CityPASS
Save 42% or more at Seattle’s 5 best attractions: Space Needle, Seattle Aquarium, Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour, Pacific Science Center OR Chihuly Garden & Glass, and Woodland Park Zoo. Valid 9-days.
Get your CityPASS now or purchase at zoo gates
Seattle CityPASS (Español)
Con los tickets Seattle CityPASS ahorrarás un 42 % o más en la entrada al Woodland Park Zoo y a otras 4 atracciones principales de Seattle. Para obtener información y para compra boletos traducidos al Español, visite el sitio web traducido, es.citypass.com.
Military Rate
Active, retired and veteran U.S. military personnel or military spouses receive $4 off zoo admission when purchased at any zoo gate for themselves and up to six (6) family members. Military personnel or military spouses must show valid military ID.
Neighborhood Business Discounts for Zoo Guests
Select Phinney Avenue businesses near the zoo are offering a 10% discount on overall purchases for zoo members or guests throughout August and September. Discount will be applied upon presentation of valid zoo admission tickets or zoo event tickets (i.e. ZooTunes) from within that date range. Zoo members must present membership cards.
Participating businesses are:
Recipients of EBT/Washington Quest or WIC Assistance
Discover Ticket
The $5 Discover Ticket is available for current recipients of Washington Quest/EBT and/or WIC assistance and is available September 4, 2018 through March 31, 2019 at zoo gates only. Individuals and families presenting a Washington Quest card or WIC appointment folder and a valid form of photo ID can receive $5 admission per person for up to six individuals in the same family. (Limited to Washington state residents. At least one adult must present Quest card or WIC proof of enrollment.)
Explorer Pass
A $35 membership for current recipients of EBT/Washington Quest or WIC assistance (Washington residents only); for more information, visit www.zoo.org/explorerpass.
We had a limited number of Explorer Pass memberships available this year; the application for this membership is now closed.
If you already applied, you will receive an email the week of August 27-31 regarding your approval status.
Explorer Pass memberships will be available for purchase in-person at the zoo only for those approved starting September 4.
Additional Discounts
Transit rider
Take the bus to the zoo and save $2 off regular zoo admission! Present your valid Metro bus transfer or your ORCA card as proof of ridership at the entrance locations to redeem your discount.
Cyclist
Ride your bike to the zoo and save $2 off regular zoo admission! Present your bike helmet, optionally with a Bike Benefits sticker, as proof of ridership at the entrance locations to redeem your discount.
AAA Member
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Microsoft Prime Card
April 1 - September 30
$9.00 per adult, limited to two (2) adults. $6.50 per child, up to six (6) children.
October 1 - March 31
$5.00 per person limited to two (2) adults and up to six (6) children.
Mayor's Gold Card or Flash Cards
Available through Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens at 206.684.0500. Admission fee is 75% off regular admission prices
OTHER PROGRAMS
GROUP RATES
Discount group rates for daily zoo admission
Groups of 20+ guests purchasing tickets in one transaction are eligible to receive a 10% discount on admission.
To receive the discounted rate: simply purchase the minimum number of qualifying tickets (20) in one transaction on the day of your visit, or email zooordersupport@zoo.org to pre-purchase tickets at the discounted rate before your visit. Group reservations are not required.
The group discount rate is great for:
- Associations
- Small companies
- Churches and other faith-based organizations
- Reunions
- Travel groups
- Youth groups
Are you a company?
Corporate Discount for Companies with 100+ Employees
Companies with 100 or more employees can sign up for our new Online Ticket Discount Program enabling the purchase of admission tickets and much more online at our best year-round discount price 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. General admission tickets are valid during regular operating hours any day the zoo is open to the public, plus your employees will skip the ticket line at the zoo!
Ready to join? Sign up for the program
Are you a school?
School Group Rates
For school groups, please refer to our field trip information for school rates.
Plan a school field trip
Take your group visit to the next level with catering
Picnic
For groups of 100 or more, we offer picnic packages that combine zoo admission plus a delicious traditional catered meal. Let us help you maximize fun for your members and reduce the time you have to spend coordinating your event. It couldn’t be easier to plan!
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Catered Events
From casual to exotic to black-tie elegant, our exclusive caterer, Lancer, can offer a variety of menus and themes to dress up any affair: parties, retirement and recognition dinners, team building adventures, wedding receptions, sales training, strategic planning workshops or annual meetings.
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