Reid Park Zoo admission prices are increasing slightly in response to inflation and the rising costs of supplies such as animal food, veterinary supplies, and grounds and maintenance resources.
In December 2023, the Tucson City Council approved a four-year pricing schedule. Beginning July 1, adult ticket prices will increase by 75 cents and children’s tickets will increase by $1.50.
Starting Tuesday, July 1, general admission pricing will be:
Adult (ages 15-61) $12.00
Senior (62 and over) $10.00
Children (2-14) $8.50
Children under 2: Free
Prior to the current pricing schedule, admission prices at the Zoo had been steady for 8 years, thanks in large part to public support through the Future of Your Zoo tax initiative.
“Reid Park Zoo is committed to remaining an accessible resource for our community. We’re proud to have one of the lowest ticket prices among local attractions, and to offer a variety of discount and accessibility programs to help guests visit the Zoo for free or at a reduced price,” said Nancy Kluge, Reid Park Zoo’s President and CEO.
Among the Zoo’s accessibility programs are free daytime admission passes through Pima County Public Library’s Culture Pass program. The Zoo will also be increasing its discount for EBT cardholders in conjunction with the ticket price increase, so guests who participate in the Arizona nutrition assistance program will not experience a price increase.
The Zoo offers free admission for K-12 school field trips, $3 Ticket Tuesdays in June and July, an annual “dollar day” in the Fall, and special discount days for military and other groups. Details about the Zoo’s accessibility programs can be found online at https://reidparkzoo.org/visit/community-access-programs/
“To date this fiscal year, these accessibility programs helped more than 94,000 people visit the Zoo,” said Kluge.