All Friends of Niabi Zoo
receive these standard perks
- Free ADMISSION and PARKING to Niabi Zoo every day of the regular season, including seasonal events.
- Free participation in Niabi Zoo scheduled virtual experiences
- 10% discount on group virtual experiences
- 10% off in the gift shop
- Discounts on education classes & camps, Dining with the Animals, conservation speaker series, and other exciting events.
- Different monthly discounts in the gift shop.
- Special events just for Members, including the annual Egg Hunt, Members Family Night, and more! See all annual events.
- Reciprocal Zoos give free or discounted admission to over 40 other zoos. See the list of zoos here.
- Free Niabi Zoo supporter magnet (pick up on your next visit).
*As of 2025, we have updated our pricing structure. Ride and feed experiences will now be the same price for all guests, and member discounts will no longer apply. This change simplifies the process and helps support infrastructure improvements and high-quality animal care, ensuring the best experience for both visitors and animals.
Membership Packages
Please note that only the adults listed (names must match ID) on the membership card are eligible for free admission. If someone else accompanies the children, they will need to pay the regular admission fee.
Basic Membership Packages
- Basic Individual Package ($50)
1 Adult - Basic Single Adult Family or Grandparent Package ($70)
1 Adult & up to 4 Children (2-17 years old) - Basic 2 Adult Family or Grandparent Package ($80)
2 Adults & up to 4 Children (2-17 years old) - Zoo Booster Package ($255)
2 Adults & up to 4 Children (2-17 years old); also includes a one-time distribution of 5 guest passes
Premium Membership Packages
All premium packages include one free guest for each visit. One of the named adult members MUST BE present with the free guest.
- Premium Individual Package ($70)
1 Adult; includes a one-time distribution of 2 Train & 2 Carousel passes - Premium Single Adult Family or Grandparent Package ($90)
1 Adult & up to 4 Children (2-17 years old); includes a one-time distribution of 3 Train & 3 Carousel passes - Premium 2 Adult Family or Grandparent Package ($115)
2 Adults & up to 4 Children (2-17 years old); includes a one-time distribution of 4 Train & 4 Carousel passes - Zoo Benefactor Package ($505)
2 Adults & up to 4 Children (2-17 years old); includes a one-time distribution of 4 Train, 4 Carousel & 5 guest passes
Additional Children: When entering the zoo with a named adult on a membership, they will receive 50% off the current admission rate.
Purchase a membership today!
You may purchase a membership for yourself or someone else by doing this online. Please read the instructions below.
Adult names listed on Membership must match ID.
Looking to purchase a membership for someone else? This also includes renewing a membership for someone else. You must click the link below and purchase one of our Membership eGift Cards based on your chosen membership package. The eGift Card will be sent to your email, so please double-check the email you put in and check your junk/spam folder.
Funbundle
Triple your membership
Your all-in-one family membership to three places:
The Quad City Botanical Center
Niabi Zoo
Putnam Museum & Science Center
What you get with a FunBundle:
- One-year free admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children (18 and under). Add additional children for $15 each.
- Guests or caregivers may be added for an additional $50 each.
- Member-only event invitations
- 10% or more discount* on merchandise, educational programs, and facility/space rental
- FREE subscription to all attraction member e-newsletters and printed newsletters
Looking for more of a season pass (not a membership-must pay parking), please check out the Zooseum Pass. This includes admission to Niabi Zoo and the Family Museum. You must have the physical pass to receive Free Admission to the zoo.