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Discounts

Visited the Zoo recently?

You can apply your daytime general admission receipt toward the purchase of a membership within seven days! For more information, contact us. A copy of your receipt is required.

Active Military

Save up to $35 off your membership!

To receive this discounted membership, you will need to verify your eligibility prior to purchasing. You will be prompted to log into or create an account with ID.Me to verify your identity and affiliation. For help troubleshooting the Id.me application, please visit the ID.me Help Center. A $1.50 processing fee applies per ticket purchased online.

EBT & WIC

For $45, EBT and WIC cardholders can become Family Level members and enjoy free general daytime admission to Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo year-round. This membership includes two named adult cardholders and up to four children. Memberships are for one household and are non-refundable and non-transferrable, and include member discounts on food, gifts, party rentals, and education programs, plus members-only event invitations. Offer valid for Massachusetts residents through Dec. 31, 2026.

Online Purchasing: To receive the EBT discount, you will need to verify your eligibility prior to purchasing your membership. You will be prompted to log into or create an account with ID.me to verify your identity and EBT affiliation. For help navigating the ID.me application, please visit the ID.me Help Center. Please note: ID.me cannot be used for WIC accounts. WIC memberships must be purchased at the gate. A $1.50 processing fee applies per ticket purchased online.

Gate Purchasing: You may also purchase an EBT/WIC Membership at our admissions gates any time we're open. If purchasing your membership at the gate, please be ready to present your card at the Admissions booth upon arrival.

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Employer Match

Did you know you may be able to double or even triple your membership contribution at no cost to you? Many employers will match your current membership, which can double or even triple your contribution to the Zoos. Contact your Human Resources Department directly to find out if your employer has a matching gifts program. If they do, send the form along to Zoo New England!

Students & Teachers

Save up to $35 off your membership!

Our student and teacher discount is valid for members of The Massachusetts Teacher Association, American Federation of Teachers—MA Chapter, or Boston Teachers’ Union and college and university students. You must provide proof of MTA, AFT, BTU card or student ID.

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