PURCHASE TICKETS
General Admission Tickets
We encourage guests to purchase tickets online minimizing your wait in line and ensuring contactless payment.
Children one year and under are free and do not require tickets for admission
Online reservations are not required for members. Upon arrival, members must show photo ID and present their membership card.
Prices
- Adult (13 and over): $12.50
- Child (2-12): $9.00
- Child (1 and Under): FREE
- Senior (65+): $11.50
- Active Military: $11.50
MEMBERSHIP
Sign Up for a Membership
Your membership will pay for itself in just a few visits-what are you waiting for? Sign up online utilizing the link below. You can also sign up at Peoria Zoo, or over the phone by calling (309) 681-3500.
Gift a Membership
Peoria Zoo GIFT MEMBERSHIPS are a great gift that last all year long! You can purchase a gift membership online by accessing our Park District GIFT Membership Form here.
Membership Benefits
Joint Memberships
Looking for more than a single membership? The Peoria Park District offers special joint membership opportunities that give you more value, more flexibility, and more fun!
Explore More: Enjoy unlimited access to four incredible destinations—Peoria Zoo, PlayHouse, Forest Park Nature Center, and Luthy Botanical Garden—with one convenient membership.
Buy More, Save More: Bundle multiple memberships within the District. Mix and match across facilities, or buy multiple memberships to one facility to save.
Questions?
For any questions concerning memberships please contact the development office using our contact form.
PLEASE NOTE: Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. Membership processing can take up to 30 days from the date of purchase.
Membership Categories
Choose the perfect Peoria Zoo membership level for you, customize it with exciting add-ons, and consider donor levels to make an even bigger impact while enjoying exclusive perks! Join today; membership makes every day a Zoo day!
Memberships are based on one household (same home address) for cardholders. All memberships are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
Membership Add-Ons
Customize your membership to meet your needs with an option plus guest and/or caregiver.
Donor Level Memberships
Support wildlife conservation and enjoy exclusive perks with a donor-level membership, which offers special benefits while making a meaningful impact on Peoria Zoo’s mission!
PPD’s Explore More Membership
Make the most of family time all year long with a Peoria Park District Explore More Membership. This all-in-one family/grandparent membership provides unlimited access to four of our signature facilities – Peoira Zoo, Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum, Luthy Botanical Garden and Forest Park Nature Center – along with exclusive perks, discounts, and access to hundreds of partner institutions nationwide. Whether you’re exploring nature, learning through play, or simply spending quality time together, your membership opens the door to adventure, education, and meaningful experiences for the whole family.
Buy More. Save More!
Why stop at just one? With the Buy More. Save More! program, you can mix and match memberships across the Peoria Park District to create a bundle that’s perfectly tailored to you—or your whole family. This option gives you the freedom to choose any level of membership at any facility, so you only pay for what matters most to you. You can even stack memberships at the same facility, giving you the ultimate savings when gift-giving!
Already a Member?
Member Reminders
To make the best of each Zoo visit, remember to always have your membership card and photo ID on hand for entrance to the Zoo.
As a member, it is more likely that you will stop by for a quick visit towards the end of the day. Remember that the last admission is at 4:30pm.
Member Mornings
Want to beat the crowd and catch a special glimpse of the Zoo early in the morning? Then join us for our monthly Member Mornings! The first Monday of each month, Peoria Zoo Members can enter the Zoo an hour early at 9:00 am to see the animals as they venture out into their exhibits for the day.
Membership Documents
For any questions concerning membership, please contact the Membership Office using our contact form or call at (309)681-3500.