To add a pavilion rental and/or catering, start by planning your event.

Educational Group Discounts

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Educational groups receive special discounted rates. Before purchasing tickets online, schools, colleges, day cares, scouts, camps, and other educational institutions can learn about school rates and options for additional classes.

RAD Pass

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RAD Pass provides Allegheny County library card holders with access to reservations where they can receive free or discounted passes to cultural attractions in our region. The program runs now through September 1, 2025. A pass is valid for general admission during daytime operating hours only.

OpporZOOnity Program

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Guests who receive food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can gain general daytime Zoo admission any day for $5 each for groups up to 4 people who qualify for the OpporZOOnity Program. This discount program does not apply to any special programming or events at the Zoo. The program only applies to general daytime admission. You must apply in advance of your visit.

Military Admission

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All active duty, reservists, and veterans of the United States military receive $5 off general daytime admission with proper identification (i.e. military ID, DD-214) on all operating days of the year.

The Zoo offers FREE admission to active duty, reservists, and veterans with proper identification on select days: the full week between Armed Forces Day (May 17, 2025) through Memorial Day (May 26, 2025), as well as the specific days of Independence Day (July 4, 2025) and Veterans Day (November 11, 2025). This discount does not apply to family members or dependents of military personnel/veterans, nor to special ticketed Zoo events. Offer may only be redeemed at admission gates.

Special thank you to UPMC Health Plan for sponsoring free military admission during the week of May 17-May 26, 2025.