Travel & Tourism

Group Minimum: 10

Ticket Options

Total Experience Ticket*: Includes admission and unlimited access to special rides and attractions available during your date of visit. These may include:

  • Bug Carousel
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Children's Zoo
  • Congo Gorilla Forest
  • Wild Asia Monorail
  • Zoo Shuttle
  • 4-D Theater
  • JungleWorld

*Some rides and attractions are open seasonally. Availability is also subject to weather, mechanical, and/or animal-related issues.

General Admission Ticket: Includes admission into the zoo only.

Advanced Reservation Group Sales*

TOTAL EXPERIENCE GENERAL ADMISSION
ADULT (13+) $20.00 $12.00
SENIOR (65+) $18.00 $10.00
CHILD (12-) $16.00 $8.00
STUDENTS/CAMPERS $15.00 $7.00
CHAPERONES (1/10) $15.00 $7.00
ADDITIONAL ADULTS $15.00 $12.00

*These rates apply to advanced and prepaid group bookings only. On site rates will vary.

  • Receive 1 complimentary ticket for every 20 tickets purchased.
  • Student/Camp groups only, we require 1 adult chaperone for every 10 minors.

Tips and Reservation Policies for Group Leaders

  • Changes to your reservation must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to scheduled visit date.
  • Reservations may be rescheduled with 24 hours notice. No fees apply.
  • If additional tickets are required upon arrival, additional fees may apply.
  • The Wildlife Conservation Society is not liable for any lost, stolen, or damaged tickets. Therefore, tickets will not be replaced and no refund will be given.
  • The zoo is open rain or shine; no refunds are issued due to inclement weather.

Payment Policies

  • All orders must be paid in full prior to scheduled visit to receive the Group Rate.
  • There are NO REFUNDS on deposits or full payment.
  • The Group Sales office is closed on weekends therefore payment for weekend visits must be made in advance.
  • Purchase Orders are not considered a form of payment. Actual payments must be received prior to your group's scheduled visit date.*Exception: NYC Board of Education Purchase Orders will be accepted as long as an approved copy is received by Group Sales prior to your group's scheduled visit date.*

Additional Fees

  • PARKING: There is a $16 charge per bus and $13 per car.
    *BUSES ONLY: All buses must park in the Southern Boulevard parking lot, unless otherwise directed. Please note that bus parking is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis.
  • MAILING TICKETS: Tickets may be mailed in advance for a fee of $15.