Special Discounts
Guests wanting to use one of the discounts listed below must purchase their tickets in person at the Zoo’s admissions window.
Questions? Please contact the Zoo prior to your visit at 407-323-4450.
Single Day Admission Discounts
- Military Discount (Active duty; Current Guard/Reserve; Non-Active Duty; Retirees; and Veterans)—Receive 20% off daily admission for service member and entire party. Must show valid I.D. and present valid military I.D. or DD214.
- Law Enforcement and First Responders (All Branches)—Receive 10% off general admission for yourself and entire party. Must show proper I.D.
- Healthcare Workers (Doctors, Nurses, and Hospital Staff)—Receive 10% off general admission for yourself and entire party. Must show proper I.D.
- Teachers—All public or private school instructional employees (teachers) receive 20% off general admission. Must provide copy of school/teacher I.D. or printout verification.
- College Students—Receive 10% off single day general admission. Must show valid college or university I.D.
- Local Hotel Guests—Show your hotel key card to receive 10% off single day admission for your entire party.
SNAP EBT Cardholder Benefit – As a part of Museums for All, show you valid SNAP EBT card to receive $4 daytime general admission per person in your party (up to 6 total tickets).
Please Note: These special discounts are only available for Zoo single day admission tickets purchased at the Zoo’s admissions window.
Discounts apply to Zoo admission only and do not apply to train rides, education programs, or special events, and cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.
Reciprocal Programs
View the current list of AZA-accredited facilities that participate by clicking on the AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program List on the AZA’s website here.
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is proud to participate in the AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program.
We offer 50% off admission for up to two (2) adults and six (6) children listed on a participating AZA zoo or aquarium’s membership card. (Entry is based on the issuing facility’s valid membership card, with the above limitations.)
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens also offers reciprocal admission to annual passholders, including:
Bok Tower Gardens, Florida
Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Florida
Henson Robinson Zoo, Illinois
Salisbury Zoo, Maryland
Santa Ana Zoo, California
Reciprocal admission benefits are for 50% off general admission for current annual passholders only (must present valid pass card from reciprocal attraction and photo I.D.), and do not apply to guests.
