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Upcoming events

Early Member Mornings

Date: June 14

Time: 8 to 8:45 a.m.

Cost: Free to members

mountain goat on top of rock cliff

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the animal kingdom before the zoo opens to the public! Grab a coffee or breakfast from the Cascade Cafe and stroll through the grounds at your own pace as the zoo wakes up around you. This members-only experience is available on select weekend dates from May 17 through August 29:

Sundays
May 17
May 31 
June 14 
June 28 
July 12 
July 26 
August 9 

Saturdays
August 22 
August 29 

Show your digital membership card and photo ID at the ticket gate for admission. Read member admission FAQs

Bring one free guest. Every membership includes one free guest for Member Mornings, regardless of the number of named adults on the account. To use your free guest admission, let the staff know at the entry gate when you show your digital membership card. Guests must arrive at the same time as the named member.

Bringing more guests? Reserve additional discounted admission. Members save 10%. 

Early entry ends promptly at 8:45 a.m. Guests arriving later must wait until the zoo opens at 9 a.m.
 

FAQs

Visit our help center for additional support.

  • Will I see animals?

    Some animals may be visible, but others will be off-view as keepers wrap up their morning tasks before opening the zoo.

  • What if I arrive late?

    Early entry ends promptly at 8:45 a.m. so the zoo can prepare to open to the public at 9 a.m. If you arrive after 8:45 a.m., please wait until 9 a.m. to enter the zoo.

  • Can I bring more than one guest? 

    You can purchase additional tickets in advance. NOTE: In-person ticket sales are not available for member mornings.

  • How do I use my free guest pass?

    Let staff know at the entry gate that you're using your free guest admission.