Memberships are available for both individuals and families and are an affordable way to experience the wildlife at Ross Park Zoo all year round.

Membership benefits include:

• Free admission to the Ross Park Zoo
• Access to member only events and discounts to special events at the zoo
• 10% discount on merchandise in the gift shop, some exclusions apply
• Monthly Ross park Zoo email updates
• Discounted admission to the Discovery Center, Roberson Museum and Science Center, Kopernik Observatory and Science Center, and Phelps Mansion Museum.

Individual Membership

• (1) named individual
• Individual members can be of any age. However, members under 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older, with regular admission rates applying to the adult companion.

Family Membership

• (2) named adults and their children/grandchildren under 18 years old. Named adults must reside in the same household.

Family & Friends Membership

• (2) named adults and their children/grandchildren under 18 years old PLUS two (2) additional guests each visit.

Add Ons:

Additional adults can be added to any membership as a caregiver for $20 for one year or $40 for two years.   

For families needing more than 6 named individuals on a membership, please contact our Visitor Experience Department at (607) 724-5461 x 502.

The Southern Tier Zoological Society is the membership organization dedicated to supporting the operation of the Ross Park Zoo.  By purchasing a membership to the Ross Park Zoo you are eligible to become a voting member of the Society.  As a voting member you can vote on who will serve on the Board of Directors as well vote on any changes to the by-laws of the Society.  By clicking yes to the question below, all named adults on your membership will be added as members of the Southern Tier Zoological Society. 

Whether you join the Society or not will not have any impact on the benefits you receive through your Ross Park Zoo Membership.

Please provide the names and date of birth for any additional household members who will be included in your membership.  Children must be 18 years of age or younger.  You can include one (1) additional adult on your membership for free and can add one (1) additional adult for $20 with a one year membership or $40 with a two (2) year membership.

The maximum number of additional household members (sub-members) that can be included on your membership is five (5).

Include a submember in your membership registration