Benefits

By becoming a Buffalo Zoo Member, you’ll have access to a year ‘round pass to great animal adventures, enlightening educational programs, and sensational special events among other benefits and perks.

Membership Benefits

Every Buffalo Zoo Membership includes:

• One year of unlimited visits to the Buffalo Zoo.
• Free or reduced admission to over 100 zoos and aquariums nationwide so you can save money when you travel.
• Special admission rates at local cultural institutions and attractions.
• Digital membership cards to get to the fun faster.
• Access to manage membership account online. Sign up here.
• Save up to 20% on select purchases at Zootique at the Buffalo Zoo.
• Special Members-only discounts on popular Buffalo Zoo events.
• Just-for-you Members-Only nights and early-access events.
• Discounts on Buffalo Zoo summer camp, conservation education programs and birthday parties.

Member Mornings

Buffalo Zoo members receive access to the Zoo an hour early beginning at 9 a.m. on select dates throughout the year! Member Mornings include an exclusive keeper talk and the chance to watch the Zoo wake up for the day.

Member Mornings for 2026 are:

• April 25 – Amphibian and Reptile Center keeper talk at 9:30a.m.
• May 30 – Sea Lion keeper talk at 9:30 a.m.
• June 27 – Cinereous vulture keeper talk at 9:30 a.m.
• July 25 – Aviary birds keeper talk at 9:30 a.m.
• August 29 – Snow leopard keeper talk at 9:30 a.m.
• September 26 – Rhino keeper talk at 9:30 a.m.
• October 31 – Gorilla keeper talk at 9:30 a.m.

Membership Bonus Benefits

Benefits may be obtained by showing your valid Buffalo Zoo membership card. Please note that these offers cannot be combined with other offers.

• BIRD KINGDOM AT THE NIAGARA FALLS AVIARY
  5651 River Rd. (905) 356-8888
  50% off regular admission.
• BUFFALO HISTORY MUSEUM
  1 Museum Ct. (716) 873-9644
  $5 off a Buffalo History Museum Membership.
• BUFFALO MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
  1020 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14211
  $5 off a Buffalo Museum of Science Membership.
• BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
  3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 885-5000
  15% discount for Buffalo Philharmonic single tickets. Valid only in person at BPO box office at Kleinhans. Must show ID. Some restrictions apply.
• HERSCHELL CARROUSEL FACTORY MUSEUM
  180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 693-1885
  Buy one admission, receive one half price admission with presentation of a Buffalo Zoo Membership.

* Prices subject to change