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Discounted Admissions

This is a timed ticket and valid only for entry at that chosen time. If you arrive early, please wait in your vehicle until your scheduled time. Zoo guidelines for entry requires that everyone in your party ages 2 and older have a timed ticket. All Zoo visits now require a timed ticket for both members and non-members that must be reserved online. Member tickets are FREE, but you are required to reserve a timed ticket online.

EFFECTIVE 2/1/2022: Guests no longer need to make advance reservations or have a timed entry. The Zoo originally required advance reservations after opening its doors from the three-month closure due to Covid-19. During its quietest time of the year, the decision was made to slowly ease back into the walk-up ticket purchases, although visitors can still purchase tickets in advance online for speedy entry. Tickets purchased online will be valid for the date purchased only and can be used anytime starting at 9:30 am until and 3 pm when the entry gates close. Advance reservations and timed ticketing for everyone, including Zoo members, may be used in the future during high traffic times or events like spring break, or the popular annual event, ZooBoo.

A non-refundable $1.05 Conservation and Technology Fee applies to all tickets purchased online and onsite. More than half of the fee directly supports the Zoo's Conservation Fund that protects wildlife and wild places locally and around the world through research, education, breeding programs and other initiatives. The Technology Fee will enable the Zoo to provide a seamless reservation and entry experience for guests and members.

Days Timed-Ticketing is Required

Spring Break: April 9-24, 2022
ZooBoo: October 22 + 23, 2022 tickets on sale in September

Tickets

Group Discounted Timed Admission Tickets

This is a date specific ticket good for groups of 20 or more people.

Price:
20-49 tickets $15.95
50-99 tickets $14.95
100-249 tickets $12.95
250+ tickets $10.95
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Military Discounted Timed General Admission Tickets

Military discounts are available to Active Duty, Retired or dependents with a current federal-issued ID.

Please bring your valid photo ID with you upon arrival. If proof of discount qualification is not provided, you will be charged the cost to upgrade to a Full Price General Admission ticket.


Price:

Adults (ages 12+) $17.95 $15.95

Children (ages 2-11) $14.95 $12.95

Seniors (ages 62+) $15.95 $13.95
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First Responder Discounted Timed General Admission Tickets

First Responder discounts are available to all First Responders (career or volunteer).  First responder examples include police officers, firefighters, paramedic, and emergency medical technicians.

Please bring your valid government-issued photo ID that identifies you as a First Responder with you upon arrival. If proof of discount qualification is not provided, you will be charged the cost to upgrade to a Full Price General Admission ticket.


Price:

Adults (ages 12+) $17.95 $15.95

Children (ages 2-11) $14.95 $12.95

Seniors (ages 62+) $15.95 $13.95
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Norfolk Resident Discounted Timed General Admission Tickets

Norfolk resident discounts are available to residents of the City of Norfolk.

Please bring your valid photo ID with you upon arrival. If proof of discount qualification is not provided, you will be charged the cost to upgrade to a Full Price General Admission ticket.


Price:

Adults (ages 12+) $17.95 $15.95

Children (ages 2-11) $14.95 $12.95

Seniors (ages 62+) $15.95 $13.95
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AZA Member Timed General Admission Tickets

One of the benefits of becoming a member of AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium is free or discounted admission to AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums that participate in the AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program. Here's the recently updated List of participating zoos and aquariums (PDF) for 2021.

Please bring your participating AZA organization member card and matching photo ID with you upon arrival. If proof of active membership is not provided, you will be charged the cost to upgrade to a Full Price General Admission ticket.


Price:

Adults (ages 12+) $17.95 $8.98

Children (ages 2-11) $14.95 $7.94

Seniors (ages 62+) $15.95 $7.98
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Zoo Member Discounted Timed General Admission Tickets

Zoo Member discounts are available to current Household Plus and Household Deluxe members with a current Virginia Zoo membership.

Please bring your membership card and your guests with you upon arrival. If proof of discount qualification is not provided, you will be charged the cost to upgrade to a Full Price General Admission ticket.


Price:

Adults (ages 12+) $17.95 $15.95

Children (ages 2-11) $14.95 $12.95

Seniors (ages 62+) $15.95 $13.95
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PowerUp! Discounted Timed General Admission Tickets

The PowerUp! program is designed to increase access to Norfolk’s many arts, entertainment and cultural amenities. The Virginia Zoo is offering discounted admission to low-income residents. This discount is available to any individual with a Medicaid or private health provider card indicating “Medicaid” or “Cover Virginia.”  EBT is not accepted.

Please bring your valid Medicaid or qualifying insurance card with you upon arrival. If proof of discount qualification is not provided, you will be charged the cost to upgrade to a Full Price General Admission ticket.


Price:

Adults (ages 12+) $17.95 $4.95

Children (ages 2-11) $14.95 $4.95
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College Student Discounted Timed General Admission Tickets

College Student discounts are available to current college or university students with a current student ID.

Please bring your valid photo ID with you upon arrival. If proof of discount qualification is not provided, you will be charged the cost to upgrade to a Full Price General Admission ticket.


Price:

College Students $9.95
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