Treat your family to memories of a lifetime.
As the Zoo’s nonprofit partner, your membership is vital to the Zoo Society and provides necessary operating support for the Zoo, as well as funding needed to care for the animals that call the Zoo home. Thank you for being a member!
Any membership purchased or renewed on June 1st, 2021 and afterwards will automatically receive digital cards. We will no longer print and mail out physical cards automatically with a membership purchase or renewal as of June 1, 2021. Existing physical cards will still be accepted at the Zoo gate and can be used until the expiration date printed on the physical card.
Read Terms and Conditions here.
For Individuals & Families
Save, skip the line, and more.
Free unlimited daytime admission to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and The RainForest for one year - go right to the gate, no waiting in line.
For Young Professionals
Lead the way in conservation
The Herd is recognized as the premier pathway for the development of future community and conservation leaders in Northeast Ohio.
In this section
Digital Membership Cards
Access your membership details at the touch of your fingertips and always stay up to date with Zoo information.
Total Experience
Whether you visit for an hour or an entire day, the Total Experience Membership Package option is the easiest way to explore your Zoo.
Reciprocal Zoos
Members enjoy discounted admission to many other zoos in North America.
Temporary Card
Have a temporary membership card emailed to you.
Membership FAQs
Have a question about your membership?
Terms and Conditions
Read the terms and conditions.
Winter Member Appreciation Days
We are hosting Member Appreciation Days presented by PNC throughout December 2021.
Explore Articles
The Elusive Andean Bear
Read a first-person account of traveling to see this bear species in the wild.
A beautiful new home
The Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve more than doubles the space for the Zoo's Eastern black rhinos.
Food for thought
How does the Zoo get enough browse to feed these animals each and every day?