Save $5 on Membership & More

AAA Members save $5 when they join the Buffalo Zoo at any membership level, plus Members save $0.50 per ticket at all Buffalo-area AAA branches.

Membership levels:

• Individual—Covers only the person whose name appears on the card.
  $40 /year
• Individual PLUS—Allows for one (1) additional guest per visit, plus five (5) FREE parking vouchers, five (5) FREE carousel rides, and five (5) FREE train rides.
  $55/year
• Grandparents—Covers two (2) grandparents and up to five (5) grandchildren on each visit.
  $60/year
• Grandparents PLUS—Allows you ONE additional guest per visit, plus five (5) FREE parking vouchers, five (5) FREE carousel rides, and five (5) FREE train rides.
  $70/year
• Family—Covers two (2) adults and their children (up to 21 years of age) residing in the ousehold.
  $75/year
• Family PLUSAllows for one (1) additional guest per visit, plus five (5) FREE parking vouchers, five (5) FREE carousel rides, and five (5) FREE train rides.
  $90/year

Pricing & AAA Discounts

AAA Members can purchase discounted tickets:

• At your local AAA
• By calling (800) 836-2582
• Online at the AAA eStore

About the Buffalo Zoo & Membership

Throughout the year, the Buffalo Zoo offers guests fascinating animal exhibits, naturalistic wildlife habitats, beautiful garden areas and several unique areas in which to enjoy an environment that is full of fun, adventure and history.

By becoming a Buffalo Zoo member you’ll receive a year-round pass to great animal adventures, enlightening educational programs and sensational special events. Every visit to the Zoo is a unique experience that awakens your senses.

With a Buffalo Zoo membership you may visit the Zoo as often as you like—and your admission is absolutely FREE. Most importantly, you’ll be helping to preserve some of the world’s most precious inhabitants—our remarkable animal collection.

All Buffalo Zoo members receive the following:

• FREE year-round admission to the Zoo
• FREE or reduced admission to over 100 other zoos and aquariums
• FREE subscription to ZOOLOG, the Buffalo Zoo magazine
• Two (2) FREE guest passes
• One (1) FREE parking voucher
• FREE membership window decal
• A discount at the ZOOTIQUE gift shop on purchases of $10 or more
• Birthday party privileges
• Special MEMBERS ONLY events
• . . . and MORE bonus benefits

Operating Hours

The Buffalo Zoo is open daily rain or shine! However, we're closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day each year, and Mondays and Tuesdays during the months of January and February.

Gate Hours (park remains open 1 hour after gate closes):

• July 1–August 31 — 10:00am–5:00pm
• September 1–June 30 — 10:00am–4:00pm