With a new Pay For A Day, Rest of Year Free ticket – for a limited time – you get unlimited admission through December 31, 2022 including access to our seasonal event series. Some blockout dates apply — see below for details. Not valid with any other discounts.
When does my Pay For A Day ticket expire?
For a limited time, new Pay for a Day, Rest of Year Free tickets are valid from the day of purchase until 12/31/2022. Pay for a Day, Rest of Year Free tickets which were purchased prior to October 1st, 2021 are valid until 12/31/2021.
What are the blockout dates?
Before 2 PM: 11/26/21 thru 11/28/21, 12/26/21 thru 12/31/21, 3/12/22 thru 3/21/22, 11/25/22 thru 11/27/22, and 12/26/22 thru 12/31/22
Can I purchase a Pay For A Day ticket on a blockout date?
Yes! You can purchase a Pay for a Day, Rest of Year Free ticket for first-time use on a listed blockout date and have full access to the park on that day. Blockout dates apply to repeat visitation.
Can I use my Pay For A Day ticket on blockout dates?
If you already have your Pay for a Day, Rest of Year Free ticket and wish to visit during a listed blockout date, please stop by the Zoo’s ticketing windows for alternate options:
Buy a Blockout Upgrade
- During blockout periods, Pay For A Day ticket holders have access to significantly discounted single-day tickets.
- For a limited time from the date of purchase, Pay For A Day tickets can be upgraded to a Zoo Membership (with no blockout dates).
Can I visit the Zoo after 2pm on the blockout dates in October?
Yes, guests with a Pay For A Day ticket are welcome to visit the Zoo after 2 PM on blockout dates. Guests who want to enter the Zoo before 2 PM may be required to pay a small fee to enter on those dates.
Do Pay For A Day tickets come with other benefits?
New Pay For A Day, Rest of Year Free tickets purchased on or after 10/1/2021 are valid for unlimited admission through the end of 2022 with posted blockout dates and include access to returning seasonal events like Creatures of the Night and Christmas in the Wild, as long as the event does not occur on a posted blockout date. For other benefits like preferred parking, reciprocal agreements for free or discounted admission to other zoos and aquariums, discounts on food & retail, invitations to members-only events, special fundraisers, and no blockout dates, consider a Zoo Membership.
I purchased a Pay For A Day ticket online. How do I get my actual ticket?
Bring a copy of your confirmation (or show the confirmation email on your mobile device) to expedite entry into the Zoo. At your convenience during your visit you can stop by the Tours & Guest Services kiosk located just inside the Zoo to print your physical pass. No need to stand in line at the ticket windows. Walk right in!
Still have questions?
Email us or call (813) 935-8552 ext. 0.
