When you become a Santa Barbara Zoo Member, you become part of a community of supporters who are connected by a love of animals and the natural world.
Quick Links
If you’re already a Zoo Member and need to renew your membership, reserve tickets, or register for a program, please log in. If it’s your first time activating your online account, click here for instructions.
Membership Benefits
Your Zoo membership supports the Zoo’s animals and wildlife conservation projects on California’s Central Coast and around the globe.
Free General Admission
During regular hours for a full year
Free Parking
While visiting the Zoo during regular hours
Early Entry
Visit the Zoo a half hour before we open to the general public
Discounts
Discounts on education programs, gift store purchases, attractions, admission to reciprocal AZA zoos and aquariums, and more
Zoo News
Get all the latest news and member updates
Tax-Deductible
Membership fee is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law
Digital Membership Cards
Digital membership cards provide a more efficient and convenient way for Santa Barbara Zoo Members to receive their cards and support the Zoo’s mission to preserve the natural world and its living treasures by reducing our environmental footprint.
Members who join or renew will receive an email with a link to download their digital membership card.
General Membership Categories
All memberships must have at least one adult cardholder. Memberships are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.
| Individual Plus | Dual Plus | Flock | |
|---|---|---|---|
$100 | $150 | $250 |
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| Adults | 1 | 2 | up to 2 |
| Children | up to 4 |
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| Guests Each Visit | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Free Parking | |||
| Early Entry | |||
| Discounts | |||
| Member Events | |||
| Zoo News | |||
| Tax-Deductible | |||
Circle of Care Membership Categories
As a Circle of Care Member, you‘ll receive the benefits of general membership and more, and increase your support of the Santa Barbara Zoo’s mission. With your help, the Zoo can continue inspiring the next generation while making a better future for wildlife and wild places around the world.
All memberships must have at least one adult cardholder. Memberships are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.
| Zoologist's Circle | Keeper's Circle | Benefactor's Circle | Executive's Circle | Director's Circle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$500 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $10,000 |
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| Adults | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Children | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Guests each visit | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Free parking | |||||
| Early entry | |||||
| Discounts | |||||
| Member events | |||||
| Zoo News | |||||
| Complimentary Mystery Pix photos | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Invitations to habitat openings | |||||
| Invitations to animal debuts | |||||
| Conservation updates | |||||
| Private animal encounter | |||||
| Two tickets to Boo at the Zoo | |||||
| Advance ticket purchase opportunity: Roar and Pour, Zoo Brew | |||||
| Private tour w/Zoo exec team member | |||||
| Lunch a the Zoo w/Zoo exec team member |
Join/Renew Now
For your convenience, we have many ways for you to join, renew, or upgrade today.
Online
Visit
Next time you visit the Zoo, stop by the front gate to join, upgrade, or renew.
Phone
Please call the membership office at (805) 679-8479 to join, upgrade, or renew.
Download the membership form and return it by mail to join, renew, or upgrade.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm a Zoo member, do I need to make a reservation to visit?
Yes, all Santa Barbara Zoo Members require a timed ticket and will need to show their photo ID and reservation confirmation. If you have questions, please contact our membership team.
Can member reservations be canceled/changed?
If you are a Santa Barbara Zoo Member and you’d like to change your arrival date/time or the number of people on your reservation 48+ hours in advance, log in to your account, click “view” on your reservation, and then edit the date/time or the number of people. Click “next” and “accept” to complete the transaction. You will receive an updated confirmation and tickets from zooinfo@sbzoo.org.
If your scheduled visit is less than 48 hours or if you need to completely cancel, please contact member services for assistance.
Do I need to make a reservation for kids under 2 years old?
No, guests under 2 years old do not need a reservation.
Help! I am having trouble logging in/making my online reservations, what do I do?
We are so sorry you are having trouble, our reservation system can be tricky to navigate. Please contact member services for support.
How can I redeem a membership gift certificate?
If you’d like to redeem a gift certificate for SB Zoo membership, please use the membership support form for help.
Contact Us
Phone/Email
If your question is not answered in the FAQ section above, please give us a call or email.
(805) 679-8479
Please call and leave a message to be placed in a callback queue. Callbacks occur Monday through Friday during regular Zoo hours.
MEMBERSHIP@SBZOO.ORG
For a quicker response to your question, send us an email.
