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Memberships
Become an annual zoo member!
Zoo memberships help to sustain the zoo’s operations for the animals, staff and visiting public. Annual members enjoy many perks including entry year round during open zoo hours plus options for guests, grandparents, behind-the-scenes and updates on things happening at the zoo.
Active military and veterans get 10% off annual memberships at the gate to show proof of service. This offer cannot be redeemed online.
Admission Rates
General Daytime Admission Rates:
$20 for non-resident adult (age 18+)
$17 for Alaska resident adult (age 18+)
Show Alaska ID, no student IDs
$15 for senior (age 65+) or military adult (age 18+)
Must show proof of service for active duty or veteran
$10 for youth (age 3-17)
FREE for age 2 and under
Zoo Lights Rates:
$15 per zoo member age 3 and up
$20 per non-member age 3 and up
Zoo Lights tickets will go on sale for one day on CyberMonday, December 2nd, for $12 each! They make great gifts, too.
Note: A fee is added in checkout for tickets purchased online. Avoid service fees - buy entry at the zoo gate at the time of your visit.
Zoo Hours
See list below for seasonal hours throughout the year. Last entry through the gate is always 30 minutes before closing time for all hours listed.
Note: Our Gift Shop and Coffee Shop are open during zoo hours unless noted.
Coffee Shop Closure Dates
The Kape Espresso Tayo Zoo Coffee Shop will be closed on the following days:
Thursdays from November through April.
Daytime closure on Sunday, December 22.
Zoo Lights evening closures on Saturday December 21, Tuesday December 24 and Tuesday December 31st.
Zoo Hours
10a-4p: November - February (5-8pm on Zoo Lights dates)
10a-5p: March, April, October
9a-6p: May, September
9a-8p: June, July, August
Holiday Openings and Closures:
CLOSED Thanksgiving Day
OPEN Dec. 24th - 10am-4pm, 5-8pm
CLOSED Christmas Day, Dec. 25th
OPEN Dec. 31st & Jan. 1st
Coffee Shop closed Thursdays Nov. - Apr.
Admissions Policies:
Youth ages 16 and older may visit the zoo without an adult. All youth ages 15 and under must have an adult present on zoo grounds during their visit.
Service fees applied to ticket purchases online.
Businesses, tour providers and community organizations with 30 or more guests can submit a group rate request form. If approved, your group will receive 20% off entry fees.
Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be applied to memberships. If you have a TourSaver coupon, show at the gate to redeem.