L.A. Zoo Revamps Membership Tiers
The Los Angeles Zoo has restructured its membership program, adding new tiers and a flexible guest option, with discounted pricing for L.A. County residents.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Wildlife
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The L.A. Zoo has revamped its membership program, offering a discounted tier for Los Angeles County residents. Standard memberships range from $75 to $235, while county resident rates range from $65 to $200.
Why it matters
The restructured program changes what Los Angeles residents pay for zoo access and adds flexibility for visitors who bring guests. Members who bought before Monday keep their current benefits until renewal.
Individual membership prices range from $65 for County Residents to $125 standard for Individual Plus, while Family Plus costs $235 standard. The program now allows adding a flexible guest to any membership level.
The players
Los Angeles Zoo
The Los Angeles Zoo is a municipal zoological facility located in Griffith Park that operates membership programs for visitors.
The details
Early renewals are upgraded to the new tier structure and extended by 12 months from the original expiration date. The new program adds the option to add a flexible guest to any membership level.
Timeline
Members who purchased memberships before Monday keep their current benefits until renewal.
Culture Shift
Tiered membership pricing with resident discounts follows a pattern used by many accredited zoos to balance local loyalty with broader visitor revenue. The added flexible guest option reflects a shift toward group-oriented family visits.
Los Angeles County residents can now choose a lower-priced membership tier, with Individual memberships starting at $65. Current members keep their benefits until renewal, and early renewals gain 12 extra months.
The takeaway
Residents who plan to renew should compare the county discount against the standard tiers before their current membership expires. Early renewal can add 12 months to the existing term.
Further reading
Explore more wildlife coverage to see how zoos and animal attractions are shaping visitor experiences in Los Angeles.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTLA 5.
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