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Gift Memberships
Memberships make great gifts for any occasion! If you would like to purchase a gift membership, please call (616) 336-4312 or complete and print out a form. Thank you!

$33 - Senior Individual Plus One Membership
Includes free admission for one named senior cardholder (62+) and one guest*

$43 - Individual Plus One Membership
Includes free admission for one named cardholder and one guest*

$58 - Household Membership
Includes free admission for two named cardholders living at the same address and their dependent children (19 or younger)

$68 - Household Plus One Membership
Same as Household plus one guest* and Kidkeeper Pass**

$75 - Household Plus Two Membership
Same as Household plus two guests* and Kidkeeper Pass**

$58 - Grandparent Membership
Includes free admission for two named cardholders living at the same address and their grandchildren (19 or younger)

$68 - Grandparent Plus One Membership
Same as Grandparent plus one guest*

$75 - Grandparent Plus Two Membership
Same as Grandparent plus two guests*

* Guests must be accompanied by a named cardholder.

** The Kidkeeper Pass allows a caretaker to bring your children to the Zoo in your place. The caretaker must be named on your card and may not bring guests when visiting. Call (616) 336-4312 to add a Kidkeeper to your membership card.

John Ball Founder's League

Your membership in the John Ball Founder's League supports the mission of the institution he helped create. As a member of the John Ball Founder's League and a benefactor of the Zoo Society, you are entitled to additional benefits beyond those offered at basic membership levels.

Founder's League Membership Levels

Naturalist: $125

Zoologist: $250

Scientist: $500

Explorer: $1,000

Service & Non-profit Organizations

Service and non-profit service organizations, click here for information about our Service/Non-Profit Membership.