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In-Season Daytime Rates

10:00AM – 4:00PM
Open Daily Effective April 1 – November 3


ADULTS Ages 12-64 $16.00
SENIORS Ages 65+ $15.00
CHILDREN Ages 2-11 $14.00
INFANT Under 2 FREE

*Rates subject to change.


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LVZ4A provides discounted admission to State Issued EBT card holders. Card holders will need to present their card and matching ID at the gate to receive the discounted admission.  Click here for more details.


IN-SEASON GROUP RATES

15-99 Guests (all ages): $13/guest*
100+ Guests (all ages): $12/guest*

* Group rate tickets must be purchased in advance. A 25% deposit will be required at booking. Balance is due 24 hours prior to your scheduled date/time. Pricing valid April 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025. Please call 610-799-4171.

Winter Daytime Rates

10:00AM – 3:00PM
Open Monday through Sunday

Effective November 4 – March 31


ADULTS Ages 12-64 $11.00
SENIORS Ages 65+ $11.00
CHILDREN Ages 2-11 $11.00
INFANT Under 2 FREE

*Rates subject to change.

*During Winter Hours:

  • At time with lower temperatures, some animals may not be on exhibit
  • Many daily activity stations may not be available  
  • Geakers Tacos and Café will not be open

WINTER DAYTIME GROUP RATES

15-99 Guests (all ages): $10/guest*
100+ Guests (all ages): $9/guest*

* Group rate tickets must be purchased in advance. A 25% deposit will be required at booking. Balance is due 24 hours prior to your scheduled date/time. Pricing valid November 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025. Please call 610-799-4171.

 

How do I purchase admission?

Admission can be purchased online or at our admission gate. We recommend that admission be purchased online in advance as online admission rates are lower, and we cannot guarantee the availability of walk-up admission on busier days. Reservations are not required for Lehigh Valley Zoo members.

 

I’m a member. How do I visit the Zoo?

Just visit the Member Check-In booth upon your arrival. Reservations are not required for Lehigh Valley Zoo members.

 

What happens if I buy a ticket and the Zoo closes?

The Zoo’s policy has always been to operate rain or shine. We will only close for weather if the weather raises safety concerns for our guests or animals (e.g. lightning, excessively high winds, heavy snow). A visit to the Zoo is an outdoor experience, so please plan your visit according to the weather.

Zoo tickets are nonrefundable. In the event the Zoo must close on the date for which you are holding tickets, you will receive an electronic gift card loaded with the value of your tickets that can be used to book daytime admission for a future visit. This gift card will be sent to the email address provided when you purchased your tickets. Not valid for Special Events or Winter Light Spectacular.

 

I already have a physical ticket. Can I just show up at the Zoo?

We honor all valid physical (adult, child, or senior) tickets and you do not need to make a reservation.

 

Do I need to print my ticket?

Tickets will be checked in via no-contact scanning. To ensure that you and your party will be checked in quickly, we ask that you print your ticket if possible.

If you cannot print your ticket, please make sure you either have the ticket file downloaded or have taken a screen shot of the full QR code. We ask that you have the QR code open on your phone when you are lined up for check-in, and make sure your screen is as bright as possible.

In a case where you do not have the ticket confirmation email, don’t worry! We can look you up by name when it is your turn at a ticket window or scanner.

 

I’m a member of a reciprocal AZA zoo. Can I still get discounted admission?

We do offer discounted daytime admission for reciprocal AZA zoos members, but these are only available on walk-up daytime general admission. Please check our updated list of participating AZA zoos at aza.org/reciprocity and make sure to present a valid membership card and photo ID. Offer is not valid for Special Events or Winter Light Spectacular.

Discounted admission is valid only at time of purchase – no refunds will be issued.

Do you offer discounted admission for PA EBT cardholders?

Lehigh Valley Zoo values accessibility for all members of our community.  To provide better access and support to our community we created a discounted admission program to those receiving assistance called LVZ for All (LVZ4A.)

With a state issued EBT Card & matching ID the card bearer along with 3 members of their immediate household can receive access to the zoo for $8 per person.  Any guest above 4 would need to pay full price.  The discounted admission can only be purchased at the gate and is valid only for regular daytime admission.  The discount does not include premium events, after-hours events, or Winter Light Spectacular. The discount cannot be combined with any other offers or programs. 

The EBT Card cannot be used to pay for admission, instead an alternate form of payment will need to be provided.

Discounted admission is valid only at time of purchase – no refunds will be issued.

Do I have to wear a mask?

Masks are not currently required when exploring the zoo, participating in animal programs, or participating in giraffe feeds. Masks will be required for staff and guests participating in close animal encounters. If our Community Transmission Level is raised to High, we will reinstate a mask requirement for all programs, including giraffe feeds.

 

Which exhibits and activities are closed?

The following exhibits, activities, and amenities are closed until further notice: Lorikeet feedings at Lorikeet Landing; drinking fountains.

Given the recent detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the North American Atlantic flyway, Lehigh Valley Zoo’s most at-risk birds — barnyard birds and waterfowl — are currently off exhibit for their safety and well-being.

 

Have more questions?

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information!

 

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