Membership Swap: Nauticus
July 1 @ 9:30 am – July 31 @ 4:00 pm EDT
The Virginia Zoo is excited to announce Membership swaps with Nauticus from July 1 to July 31!
Virginia Zoo Members visiting Nauticus:
⚓ Virginia Zoo members enjoy FREE General Admission to Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin for up to 6 people each day. Visit Member Swap – Virginia Zoo – Nauticus, enter promo code ZOOSWAP at checkout to reserve your tickets to Nauticus. Upon arrival, please present your ticket barcode(s), valid Virginia Zoo member card, and photo ID to Admissions.
- Free member swap tickets must be reserved online in advance, otherwise regular admission ticket costs will be charged upon entry.
- Free General Admission does not include special events, guided battleship tours, educational programs (ex. Toddler Time) or workshops, and other special member-access tickets.
- Limited free member swap admission tickets available each day — if tickets aren’t available online, we hope you can visit Nauticus another day!
⚓ Virginia Zoo members enjoy a FREE adult ticket with the purchase of a $7 child ticket to Toddler Time on Wednesday, July 29. Use promo code ZOOSWAPTT at checkout (Discount activates on July 1). Present Virginia Zoo member card to Admissions at check-in. Please note we will also have special-themed toddler activities (and for children all ages) throughout the day on July 25, you can reserve your admission here: Member Swap – Virginia Zoo – Nauticus
⚓ Virginia Zoo members receive 10% off in Elizabeth’s Gift Shop and the Anchor & Spoon Cafe.
⚓ Virginia Zoo members who join Nauticus during the month of July can take advantage of two extra months FREE on their new membership (14 months for price of 12!). Must purchase in person at Admissions Desk.
Virginia Zoo members must present a valid membership card and photo ID to Nauticus staff to receive membership swap benefits.
Nauticus Members visiting the Virginia Zoo:
🦧 Nauticus members enjoy free general admission for the number of individuals covered under their membership. Discount is not valid for special events, special member-access tickets, and education programs.
Note: Sunday, July 12, the Virginia Zoo will be opening to the public at 10am. Nauticus members can enjoy free admission through the membership swap when we are open at 10am.
🦧 Nauticus members receive a 10% discount on purchases in the gift shop and food service locations.
🦧 It’s a great time for Nauticus members to become Virginia Zoo members! When you purchase a membership, you will receive two additional months for free. Offer is valid for in-person sales only.
Nauticus members must present a valid membership card and photo ID to Virginia Zoo staff to receive membership swap benefits.
Upcoming Events
- June 1, 2026 Membership Swap: Hermitage Museum & Gardens and Dogtopia
- June 1, 2026 Graduate Discount
- June 13, 2026 Member Mornings
- June 13, 2026 Wild Tykes
- June 13, 2026 Pride Night
