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
Discounts apply to daytime admission only, excludes all other separately ticketed events.
Seattle CityPASS
Save 49% 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.
Purchase CityPASS online for immediate delivery to your mobile device or buy at zoo gates.
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Seattle CityPASS (Español)
Con los tickets Seattle CityPASS ahorrarás un 49% 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.
For Foster and Kinship Families* or
Recipients of EBT/Washington Quest or WIC Assistance
Discover Ticket
The $5 Discover Ticket is available for foster and kinship families* or recipients of EBT/Washington Quest or WIC assistance and is available September 3, 2019 through March 31, 2020 at zoo gates only. Valid for daytime admission, excludes all other separately ticketed events.
Individuals and families providing current proof of EBT/WIC assistance, foster family status or kinship caregiver status for verification** 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 verification.)
Explorer Pass
A $35 membership for foster and kinship families* and recipients of EBT/Washington Quest or WIC assistance (Washington residents only); for more information on benefits and who is covered, visit our membership page.
A limited number of Explorer Pass memberships will be available for purchase beginning September 3, 2019.
All Explorer Passes are valid September 3, 2019 through September 30, 2020, regardless of time of purchase.
Explorer Pass memberships must be purchased in person at the zoo. Both new and renewing Explorer Pass members will need to provide current proof of EBT/WIC assistance, foster family status or kinship caregiver status for verification** and a valid form of photo ID that matches their verification document.
* Any foster parent or kinship caregiver providing care for a child placed through a dependency action in a Washington state or tribal court and who is in the care and custody of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families or tribal child welfare agency.
** Acceptable forms of verification include: Washington Quest card (EBT), WIC voucher/card or appointment folder, DCYF caregiver authorization form, foster caregiver license certificate or ID card.
Additional Discounts
Discount for Persons with Disabilities
$2 off regular admission, 1:1 aides are complimentary. Only available at zoo gates, not online.
Microsoft Prime Card
April 1 - September 30
$10.00 per adult, limited to two (2) adults. $4.00 per child, up to six (6) children.
October 1 - March 31
$6.00 per person limited to two (2) adults. $3.00 per child, 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
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 Washington
Save 10% when purchased online.
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