• Free Zoo admission and free parking during regular Zoo hours for one full year.
• Free/discounted admission to more than 100 zoos across the country. (Some restrictions apply.) Reciprocity is subject to change. Please contact any reciprocal institution with the date you may be visiting to verify reciprocal policies.
• 50% discount on Monorail tickets.
• E-News is sent twice a month with Zoo updates, events and offers.
• $2 discount on Great Clips IMAX Theatre tickets for each person covered by your membership. For details call 952.431.IMAX.
• 10% Discount at Gift Shops on regularly priced merchandise. (Some exclusions may apply.)
• Discount on education classes, camps, and overnights for named members. (Household and Grandparent categories receive a discount for their children or grandchildren under age 18).
• Discount on birthday parties.
• Advance sale of a limited number of "Music in the Zoo" concert tickets.

Additional Benefits for Friends Donor Levels

$250 Voyager - All member benefits and invitations to behind-the-scenes tours and the Friends Farm Babies Event.

$500 Explorer - All of the above, plus advance registration for Zoo Camp.

$1,000 Naturalist - All of the above, plus invitation to a special behind -the -scenes tour, invitation to the Zoo Director's Dinner, and recognition on the Annual donor wall and in the Annual Report.

$2,500 Guardian - all of the above, plus a private behind-the scenes tour for up to six people.

$5,000 Conservator - All of the above, plus a more in depth behind the scenes encounter.

$10,000 Steward - All of the above, plus the Zoo Director will accompany you for lunch and on your Zoo tour.