Benefits of Pittsburgh Zoo Membership and Zoo Pass

If you are heading to Pittsburgh any time soon, then you should definitely check out the Pittsburgh Zoo. With the full name of Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, this 77-acre zoo is one of a few attractions in the nation boasting a zoo and an aquarium in one location. The zoo houses thousands of animals representing 475 species in naturalistic habitats.

For those who particularly enjoy the Pittsburgh Zoo, you might consider joining the team of zoo members. The Pittsburgh Zoo membership is for certain your passport to family fun and adventure. It gives you unlimited visits and benefits throughout the year. Most importantly, you will be part of the zoo's efforts to help in the zoo's maintenance and preserve their precious natural resource - wildlife.

Pittsburgh Zoo membership is available in 6 levels, including:

- Individual Membership ($55) - Applying to one adult

- Senior Couple Membership ($55) - Applying to two adults over the age of 60 living in the same household

- Family Membership ($80) - Valid for up to two adults (living in a single household) and their children under the age of 18

- Grandparent Membership ($80) - Admitting up to two grandparents (living in a single household) and their grandchildren under the age of 18

- Family Plus Membership ($115) - Applying to two adults (living in a single household) and their children under the age of 18, plus 10 guest admissions worth another &120

- Contributing Membership ($165) - As the same as family membership, plus 20 guest admissions worth another $240

What are the common benefits of Pittsburgh Zoo Membership? As a Pittsburgh Zoo member, you are eligible for a number of benefits, including:

- Unlimited free admission to the zoo all year round, free parking, free ZooExplorer magazine and free zoo insider newsletter

- Discounts on select zoo educational classes and lectures

- Free admission to daytime events like ZooBoo

- 10% discount at zoo gift shops

- Special members' evenings

- Free annual calendar full of stunning photographs of zoo animals

- Free or discount admission to more than 130 other zoos

Free or Discount Admission Zoos and Aquariums

http://www.pittsburghzoo.org/Membership/ReciprocalZoos

In addition, the zoo members can also enjoy discounts on Pittsburgh Cultural Trust (a nonprofit arts organization) events and other events like Cirgue Du Soleil, Girls Night out and Dinner & A Show. For more info and details, visit this page:

Special Offers for Pittsburgh Zoo Members

http://www.pittsburghzoo.org/Membership/MembershipSpecials

Note: There have been some changes for Pittsburgh Zoo Membership since 2010. The zoo would no longer distribute paper Guest / Babysitter passes. If purchasing your memberships from January 1, 2010, you could make tracks for guest portions by using membership ID numbers through computer. For more info, please call 412-365-2534.

Want to be a member of Pittsburgh Zoo? The process of becoming a zoo member is quite easy. The zoo offers several ways for the benefit of those who want to join the team of Pittsburgh Zoo members. The zoo memberships can be bought at the admission gates. You can purchase on the day of your visit and your admission for that day will be included. A temporary card will be issued at that time as well.

You also can purchase a membership by mail. Download a Printer-friendly membership application or gift certificate order form on its official website. Fill it out and enclose a check or credit card information through the mail. Then send your application to:

Lori Elder

Membership Services Manager

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

One Wild Place

Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Membership purchase is also available by phone or online. You can contact Lori Elder (Membership Services Manager) at 412-365-2534. Or purchase your membership on this page:

Purchase Your Pittsburgh Zoo Membership

http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=M&linkID=pzoo&caller=MEM

Please allow 3 weeks for processing. If you have not received your card in this span of time, you should make a call for inquiry. The contact No. is 412-365-2534.

Why not treat someone you love to a gift certificate? Membership gift certificates are also available at the Pittsburgh Zoo. These gift certificates cover all levels of membership. They can be gained online, at the front gates and by phone (412-365-2534) as well.

Purchase Membership Gift Certificates

http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?linkID=pzoo&invNum=1276&type=CT,SE,MI&mm=&yyyy=&dd=&groupCode=GC

If your friend or family is an employee of Pittsburgh Zoo, you may also take advantage of free gust passes to the zoo. Every year, the zoo offers 20 free guest passes to its full-time and year round part-time employees.