Early Admission | Cleveland Zoological Society | Cleveland, OH

Early Admission: Members-only benefit

During select times of the year, Pride Donor Circle members and members may enter the Zoo beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Early admission will return May 26, 2026.

Please note: Zoo buildings and Zoo attractions will not open early and will open at their regularly scheduled times.

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$199/year

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Family Plus

$169/year

2 adults, 6 children, 1 guest

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Admits two named adults in the same household and their children or grandchildren 18 years and under (limit six)
One free guest every visit

Family

$139/year

2 adults, 6 children

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Individual Plus

$99/year

2 adults

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Admits one named adult and one guest on every visit OR waive the guest privilege and list two named adults

Senior Plus (55+)

$74/year

2 adults

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Explorers Club

$500/year

2 adults, 6 children, 6 guests

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Admits two named adults in the same household and their children or grandchildren 18 years and under (limit six)
Limited edition t-shirt (one per membership)
Six free guests every visit

Keepers Club

$300/year

2 adults, 6 children, 4 guests

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Admits two named adults in the same household and their children or grandchildren 18 years and under (limit six)
Four free guests every visit
Limited edition t-shirt (one per membership)

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