Admission- Plan-Ahead Pricing

Please choose the date you would like to enter the zoo. The next available date is shown above.

NOTE for May 15: The zoo will close early at 3 pm for event preparations.

The Sacramento Zoo uses Plan-Ahead Pricing, giving you the opportunity to plan a zoo visit that matches your budget and schedule. Ticket prices may increase daily. The price will never be lower for a particular day than is currently listed. Buy early to save!

Become a member to enjoy FREE ADMISSION for an entire year!

Carefully read all guidelines and information below to prepare for your visit to the zoo:

• All tickets are purchased for a specified date and must be redeemed on that day.
• Please do not visit if you feel ill.
• Once in the zoo, you may stay until close at 5 pm. Last admission is at 4 pm. (Zoo hours are subject to change.) 

Notes to Sacramento Zoo members:

• Members must sign in to receive member discounts. Discounts are reflected after you click "Add to Cart".
• If you are reserving a child's ticket with your membership, children ages 2-17 will count as a Child ticket below. 
• Do not wait to purchase additional guest tickets at the zoo! Plan ahead and save by purchasing your guests’ tickets early.