L.A. Zoo Adds Lower County Resident Memberships
Los Angeles County residents can now buy a $65 Individual or $155 Family membership, while existing members keep their benefits until renewal.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Wildlife
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The L.A. Zoo has revamped its membership program, creating new tiers with a discounted option for Los Angeles County residents. Members who bought memberships before Monday keep their current benefits until renewal.
Why it matters
For families who visit the zoo regularly, the new structure changes what a membership costs at each level, and county residents get a lower-priced option than standard buyers. Existing members are protected until they renew, so the change lands on new purchases and renewals rather than on current memberships.
The L.A. County Resident Individual membership now costs $65, $10 less than the $75 standard Individual tier. Family tiers range from $155 for county residents to $235 for the standard Family Plus.
The players
Los Angeles Zoo
The Los Angeles Zoo is the city's major zoological institution, known for its family-oriented membership and visitor programs.
The details
The new structure offers four membership levels, each available at a standard price and a lower L.A. County resident price. Members who purchased before Monday keep their current benefits until they renew. Early renewals are moved onto the new tier structure and extended by 12 months from their original expiration date. The program also adds the option to attach a flexible guest to any membership level.
Timeline
Monday: cutoff for memberships that keep prior benefits until renewal.
The Home Front
Tiered residency-based pricing is a common way for local attractions to reward nearby households while keeping out-of-area visitors on standard rates. This revamp follows that pattern, giving Los Angeles County families a lower entry point to a membership.
If you are a Los Angeles County resident planning a family visit, compare the $65 Individual or $155 Family resident tiers against the standard prices before you renew. If your membership was bought before Monday, you keep your current benefits until renewal, so check your expiration date.
The takeaway
County residents now have a lower-priced membership option at the L.A. Zoo, and early renewals are extended by 12 months. Check your current expiration date and the resident tier before buying or renewing.
Further reading
For more on the animals and habitats behind these visits, explore Wildlife coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTLA 5.
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