June 1 @ 9:30 am – June 30 @ 4:00 pm EDT

Celebrate Your Graduate at the Virginia Zoo!

Calling all high school and college graduates, the Virginia Zoo is celebrating your achievement all June long! From June 1-30, graduates can enjoy a free admission ticket and 50% off admission for their guests just for showing proof of graduation.

To qualify, graduates must present a diploma, degree certificate, official transcript or graduation letter showing a graduation date between December 2025 and August 2026, along with a matching photo ID. Physical and digital documents are both accepted. Pending graduation documents are welcome as long as the expected graduation date falls within that range.

Tickets can be purchased online, starting June 1, or at the gate. PLUS, anyone that provides and email address at the time of purchase will be entered to win a membership!

High school graduates are entered to win our brand new College Student Membership, launching June 1! It’s a $29 value and is designed with students in mind, offering an affordable, individual membership to give free general admission during regular zoo hours for a full year plus member discounts and perks. This is the perfect way to keep exploring the Zoo as you head into your next chapter!

College graduates are entered to win an individual membership – a $79 value that includes the same benefits.