For Military:
  • Tickets for Military
    Our discounted military tickets are offered to all active duty, veteran and retired military personnel. You must show any of the following at Admissions to verify the discounted tickets for you, your spouse and your dependents living in the same household:
    – A valid military / retired military ID
    – A copy of your DD214
    – Your state driver’s license printed with veteran indicator or military identifier
    – Your ID issued by the VA, VFW or American Legion
    – A military spouse ID, if the military member is not present

    The military discount for general Zoo admission is $3 off normal rates.
    No other discounts will apply to discounted military tickets. Advance tickets required. Purchase Zoo tickets now.


  • Memberships for Military
    The military membership discount is offered to all active duty, veteran and retired military personnel any day of the year. You must show any of the following to qualify for the discount for you, your spouse and your dependents living in the same household:
    – A valid military / retired military ID
    – A copy of your DD214
    – Your state driver’s license printed with veteran indicator or military identifier
    – Your ID issued by the VA, VFW or American Legion
    – A military spouse ID, if the military member is not present

    The military discount for a Zoo membership is $25 off. This is available on all levels of membership. This discount cannot be combined with other offers. A valid military ID is required upon purchase and every time you check in as a Zoo member. The purchaser of the membership must be military and listed on the membership; the discount is not applicable to gift recipients. Please visit our military membership FAQ for more information.


Tickets for Seniors (age 65+)

FOR DISCOUNTED SENIOR TICKETS, YOU MUST SHOW AN ID AT ADMISSIONS TO VALIDATE YOUR AGE IS 65+.
If proper ID is not provided, the remaining balance of a non-senior ticket will be charged at Admissions that day.
The senior discount for general Zoo admission is $2 off normal rates.
No other discounts will apply to discounted senior tickets. Maximum of one discount per ticket.
Advance tickets required. Purchase Zoo tickets now.


For Groups:

Groups of 15 or more will automatically receive $2 off per person from our standard admission rates. The discount will be applied in your cart when 15 or more tickets are added.
– Group rates are not valid with other discounts or coupons.
– These rates also apply to daycare centers, church groups and all other groups that are not Colorado K-12 schools.
– Education program fees may be an additional charge and require advanced registration.
– Please visit the Schools & Groups page to choose your type of visit, and register to receive further valuable information.

(For Zoo Ticket Requests for Charitable Fundraisers, please see our Donation Requests page.)


For Schools:

Colorado K-12 School Groups

– To start, visit the Field Trips & Self-Guided Tours page to learn more, and complete the group form that will validate your request and email you a 50% off code to purchase admission tickets.
– All purchases must be made via our website with a credit card.

Title One Schools – Scholarship Opportunities

– Funding for select education programs or Zoo Exploration tours may be available.
– View the Opportunity Fund Guidelines and FAQs. Download the Opportunity Fund Scholarship Application.

Out-of-State K-12 School Groups

– Receive $2 off the current regular Zoo admissions rates with a minimum requirement of 15 people in your group.
– Education program fees may be an additional charge and require advanced registration.
– Refer to the general group discounts above, and visit the Schools & Groups page to register your visit and receive further valuable information.


For Local Non-Profit Organizations:

Community nonprofits serving under-resourced populations in the Pikes Peak region may apply for Zoo ticket assistance.
For details, please visit Community Access Program – Zoo for All