Purchasing/ Renewing/ Changing Membership
Can I renew my Membership online?
You may renew your Membership at any time online. When you click
on the purchase link for the correct level of Membership, “Click here to
renew”
appears at the bottom of the confirmation screen. Please provide your previous Member ID#
shown on your card so we can match you up to your original record. You may update your
contact information on the purchase screens, and you may include additional information in
the “Notes” field if necessary.
Can I add extra people to my membership?
All Memberships allow daily admission for two adults. These adults can be anyone; they do
not need to be a spouse or other family member. If you choose to name only one adult on
the
card, that named Member may bring one guest on each visit (your card will read, “Admits:
Your Name + Guest”). However, guests MUST accompany the Member for admission and will not
be admitted separately. For additional guests besides the two named adults in the
Membership, we offer the Add-a-Guest or Add-a-Nanny options. The Adventure Pack Guest
add-on allows you to bring a guest each time you visit, and the Adventure Pack Nanny
add-on
allows you to assign a named nanny who may bring your children to the Zoo. Safari and
Journey Memberships allow both the guest and nanny benefits. Guests must accompany Members
for free admission.
I want to bring a different person with me each
time I visit the Zoo. How can I show that on my Membership?
All Memberships allow daily admission for two adults. If you choose to name only one
adult on the card, that named Member may bring one guest on each visit (your card will
read, “Admits: Molly Member + Guest”). However, guests MUST accompany the
Member for admission and will not be admitted separately. Any additional accompanying
guests (up to 6) enjoy 10% off regular-priced admission.
If you have two adults named on your card, the Adventure Pack Guest add-on allows
you
to bring a guest each time you visit. Safari and Journey Memberships also allow the guest
benefit. Guests must accompany Members for free admission.
Can I have TWO guests on my Membership?
With the Adventure Pack Guest add-on and Safari and Journey Memberships, if only one
adult is designated on the card, the second, undesignated guest may be combined with the +
Guest benefit of the higher level Membership to allow two guests. Your card will read,
“Admits Your Name + 2 Guests.” Guests must accompany Members for free admission.
How can I change my Membership information?
From our Membership webpage,
go
to Member Information Update Form, call Member Services at 404.624.5662, or email us at membership@zooatlanta.org. Please have your
Membership # or other verifying information handy.
Do you accept electronic bill pay payments?
Yes, you may submit electronic bill-pay payments through your banking institution.
Please include in the Memo field your Membership number (if applicable) and the category
of
Membership that you are requesting. For faster processing, Internet payments directly to
zooatlanta.org accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card, subject to
approval, and you will receive an automatic confirmation at the time of purchase allowing
you entry into Zoo Atlanta. Please do not email credit card numbers to us, as we cannot
ensure their security.
Do you accept money order payments?
Yes, you may mail money orders, payable to Zoo Atlanta Membership, to 800 Cherokee
Avenue SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30315, or submit them in person at Member Services. While
Member Services also accepts cash payments, please do not mail cash to any organization.
When will I receive my Membership cards?
Please allow three to four weeks from the time your payment is processed to receive
your Membership materials. For faster processing, you may join or renew online to receive
an automatic email confirmation that will also serve as your temporary pass to Zoo
Atlanta.
Can I visit the Zoo before I receive my Membership
card?
You may visit the Zoo immediately after making your payment simply by showing your
receipt or email confirmation, along with your photo ID(s) at the Front Gate. If you do
not
have your receipt, you may visit after your payment is processed by showing your photo ID
and asking the Front Gate Attendant to look up your record. Having your old Membership
card
or Membership # on hand, if available, will be helpful. You may also contact Member
Services to receive a temporary card, if necessary.
Discounts
Can I get a discount online?
The only discount available on our online system is the senior discount, which you
may obtain by clicking on the “Senior rate” link on each level of Membership. You will be
asked to fax in proof of status. To redeem any other coupon or discount, please contact
Member Services at 404.624.5662.
At what age do I qualify for the senior citizen
rate?
Members age 55 or older receive $10 off their Membership. To receive your discount,
you must click on the “Senior rate” link online or call or visit Member Services. You may
be asked to fax in proof of age. Only one discount is available per Membership.
Do you offer a discount for employees of my
company?
Employees of these companies receive
$10
off their Membership with proof of employment status. Please visit Member Services for
your
discount.
How do I get a senior citizen/student/educator
discount?
All discounted Memberships (except seniors) must be obtained and renewed through
Member Services and are not offered online at this time. You may be asked to fax in proof
of status to obtain your discount.
Member Benefits
Is a Zoo Atlanta Membership good at other
zoos?
Over 100 select zoos and aquariums nationwide participate in reciprocal membership
with
us, allowing Zoo Atlanta Members 50% off admission when you present your Membership card
and photo ID. See our reciproc
a
l list for participants.
What if I bring non-Members with me to the
Zoo?
Up to six non-Members who accompany you to the Front Gate receive 10% off
regularly-priced admission.
How do I receive discounts at concessions/gift
shops/program-registration?
Simply show your Membership card at select concessions and gift shops or provide your
Membership number when registering for programs online or at Education Reservations. The
current Membership discount is 10% off at Flamingo Joes, Wild
Planet
Café, Wild Planet Express, Nathan’s Famous, Willie B’s, Zoo Atlanta Trading Company, and
Panda Express. If you do not have your Membership card when you visit, please ask for
a
temporary Membership card from the Front Gate or Member Services to receive your in-park
discounts. Members also receive discounts on Sa
f
ari Day Camps and individual (not group) Family Programs such as Family NightCrawlers by calling Education Reservations. No registration discounts are
provided online.
What is the Passport to Adventure?
Children of Adventure Pack Members and above may pick up a keepsake Passport to
Adventure containing animal photos and fascinating facts by visiting Member Services. We
stamp a different animal page each month, and kids can collect stamps and redeem them for
cool prizes.
Where else can I receive discounts with my Zoo
Membership?
Zoo Atlanta partners with various local and national organizations to bring added
value to your Membership. All Members receive $1 off admission to the Atlanta Cyclorama as
well as seasonal discounts to area attractions such as Callaway Gardens, Fernbank Museum,
and Imagine It! Children’s Museum. Valid dates and partnerships vary, but updates are
provided on our Member Happenings page.
Visiting the Zoo
What should I do if I've lost or cannot find my
card?
You don’t have to miss out on a trip to the Zoo! You can always bring your photo ID to
the Front Gate for verification of your Membership status and admittance. You should also
call or visit Member Services to order replacement cards, or email membership@zooatlanta.org.
Can my nanny bring my children to the
Zoo?
Memberships are not transferable, but you may use the Adventure Pack Nanny add-on
($30) to designate a named nanny to bring your children to the Zoo in your absence.
My children are coming to the Zoo with
relatives; can they use my Membership?
Your children may be admitted for free with a copy of your Membership card (so
original cards do not get lost), but the adults will have to pay admission, as Memberships
are not transferable. However, up to 6 non-Members accompanying your Member children are
eligible for the 10% admission discount extended to our Members’ guests.
My children are coming to the Zoo with a
school group; can they use my Membership?
Yes. On the day of their visit, your children may present a copy of your Membership
card (so original cards do not get lost), and they will be admitted for free with their
school group. A minimum of 10 paying (non-Member) participants are required for the group
to receive a field trip admission rate.
I only have two children; may I bring two
other children with my Membership?
Yes, each Membership (except Companion) allows the named Member up to 4 children
under 18 to accompany them.
Other Membership Questions
Can I lend my card to a friend or family
member?
Your Membership is nontransferable, allowing only those adults
listed on the Membership cards and up to four children under the age 18 to be admitted
free
of charge. As we are a non-profit organization that relies on public funding to cover our
operating expenses, and we try very hard to keep our Membership prices affordable for as
many people in our community as possible, please encourage your friends & family to join
so
they can also enjoy the Membership benefits. If you would like the option of bringing a
different guest with you each time you visit, you may add on the Adventure Pack to
your Family or Companion Membership for only $30.
How do matching gifts work?
If your company participates in gift-matching, you can upgrade your Membership with
their matching gift
when you purchase or renew your Membership by following these steps.
1. Request a matching gift pledge form from your company’s HR department.
2. Submit the completed form to Zoo Atlanta with your Membership payment and application.
* *For online purchases, please include in the “Notes” field of your online application
that you will be sending in a matching gift pledge, and then fax your completed form to us
at 404.624.5819 within 48 hours of your payment.
3. Once we process your completed pledge form, your Membership level will be upgraded to
the corresponding Matching Gift Membership level. Please allow 30 days for processing.
I have a Family Membership; can my children visit the
Zoo without me?
Yes, but please call 404.624.5662 at least 24 hours in advance to arrange their
visit. The children will be placed on the guest list, allowing them admission with a copy
of the parent Member card.
Why have you requested my email address?
To conserve the Earth’s resources, we prefer to communicate with you via email. If
you
provide us your email address, you will receive Zoo updates and occasional reminders about
upcoming events as well as special email-only offers. You may change your communications
preferences.
You have my email address, but I don’t receive
emails. What’s wrong?
At some time, you may have checked a box stating you do not want to be contacted via
email. You may request to change your contact preferences at any time or you may call
404.624.5662 or email membership@zooatlanta.org to inquire.
How can I get further involved with the Zoo?
Zoo Atlanta wouldn’t be the same without the support of our dedicated volunteers,
docents, and sponsors who receive unique benefits in exchange for their assistance.
Volunteers receive valuable training and opportunities aligned to their interests. You
must
be a Member to volunteer with the Zoo. See our volunteer page for details.
How much of my Membership is tax-deductible?
Your payment, less the fair market value of the benefits you receive, is deductible
for
income tax purposes. Under Internal Revenue Services (IRS) guidelines, the estimated value
of the benefits of standard-level Memberships (Companion & Family) is not substantial;
therefore the full amount of your payment is a deductible contribution. For upper-level
Memberships (Adventure Pack, Safari and Journey) which receive guest-passes, however,
those
passes are valued at $13.50 apiece, for IRS purposes, which reduces the tax deduction. For
these Memberships, the tax-deductible amount is provided on your Membership card letter,
or
email membership@zooatlanta.org for
details.
I forgot to ask for my discount when I purchased my
Membership. May I get a refund for the discount?
Our discounts are provided at the time of purchase only, and most cannot be obtained
online. Please contact Member Services for details on any discounted Memberships prior to
your purchase.
I’m moving out of state. May I get a refund for my
Membership?
Membership dollars directly support Zoo Atlanta’s operation and conservation work,
and we are unable to refund Memberships. However, check with the local zoo in the area you
move to for reciprocal zoo offers for the remainder of your Zoo Atlanta Membership.
How do I contact Member Services?
Member Services, formerly WILDLine, is located in the Zoo plaza outside of the Front
Gate, to the right as you’re facing the entrance. You may call at 404.624.5662 during
operating hours.
Member Services is open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
You may also email membership@zooatlanta.org
at any time, and you will receive a response within two business days. Please do not email
credit card information.

