Membership FAQs

We ask that all adults present their photo ID to prevent misuse of the memberships. This prevents transfer of membership benefits to non-members and lost cards from being used by others.

At our Members Gate (spring & summer), any ticket booth or at the Membership window. Please be prepared to fill out an application and present your photo ID(s). You will be issued a temporary card. 

A processing fee of $3 applies to memberships purchased online.

You must be 18 years old to have a membership. Children will be listed in the total family count.

• Individual Plus memberships allow one adult on the membership and a guest.
• Dual memberships allow two adults (same household) on the membership.
• Household allows up to two adults (same household) & their children under 18. (We ask that you include only your own children that reside with you).
• Household Plus Plans allow two adults (same household) & their grandchildren under 18. (We ask that you include only your own grandchildren or children under 18 in your home.) plus guests according to the plan.

Our memberships above Individual level cover “households." If only one adult resides there, only one is covered by the membership. It will be classified as a “Family” membership.

A membership with a “plus” allows the one guest per visit per membership. An adult Member must be present with the guest.

Simply pay the difference between the membership levels at the gate, on your next visit. Your upgraded membership cards will be reprinted for you to pick up at the Zoo. Your expiration date will remain the same. Please call us if you have questions about guests on a membership or our levels. Upgrades are not available through our online payment system.

An Adult Member must be present for any guest to be admitted with your “Plus” membership.

Memberships are non-transferable. Only adults listed on the card are admitted with photo ID.

We admit only the children on the membership card.  The sitter/nanny would need to pay regular admission and the parking fee. We recommend an "Individual" membership for your nanny or a PERKS card …a pre-paid discounted admission punch card, one punch per visit. These are available for an adult members to purchase at the members gate. Call 501.661.7218 for information.

Present your valid membership card before you make your purchase for a 15% discount.

The Little Rock Zoo is going Green, reducing paper usage. We promote events and send out updates by email. We do not sell or use emails other than for Zoo business.

Membership cards can take up to 4 weeks to process from date of purchase. Applications sent in by mail will pick up their cards at the Zoo after 3-4 weeks. You may visit in the meantime and we will gladly issue you a temporary card to use for your onsite discounts.

Membership Cards are no longer mailed after processing. They are held at the member gate for pick up on your next visit. We can handle all membership card issues at the Zoo and get your needs addressed.

Call the membership office at (501)661-7218. Let us know your membership # and the corrections. Or let us know at the front gate on your next visit. We will update your account.

Membership cards are required for entry with Photo ID. Replacements are $5, unless we are correcting an error. Call (501)661-7218 or visit any ticket booth. Lost, Damaged or Illegible cards must be replaced. Please take care of your cards.

All memberships expire at the end of the month, one year from date of purchase. They are not “Season Passes”. Ex) Purchase Date 3/24/09 will Expire 3/31/2010

Your membership will be extended one year past your current expiration date. Your expiration date will not be negatively affected, you will not “lose” a month. You can renew your membership online here.

If your membership has lapsed, your new expiration date will be one year from the new purchase date. Just call (501)661-7218 to renew. You can also renew at the front gate or in our Safari Trader Gift Shop. You can also renew online here. You do not need a “NEW” membership, just renew under your old account.

Yes. We have a list of over 160 reciprocal zoos that will allow you discounted admission. Please be aware that some zoos only reciprocate 2 adults/2 children on a membership and may restrict the number of children admitted at the discounted rate. “Plus” guests are not usually honored at other Zoos. Not all Zoos participate in this program. Please call ahead before you travel to get up-to-date information from the zoo you wish to visit.