Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026 | 9AM
Join us for a Member Swap with the Virginia Zoo from July 1-31!
Welcome Virginia Zoo Members! We look forward to your visit to our Nauticus Discovery Center and the Battleship Wisconsin! Nauticus general admission tickets must be reserved online in advance, full details and link are included below. Member Swap includes general admission; additional tours, events, or programs must be purchased. If there are no admission tickets available online, we hope you can join us on another day!
VIRGINIA ZOO MEMBERS:
MUST RESERVE NAUTICUS TICKETS ONLINE IN ADVANCE – CLICK HERE!
Nauticus Hours: Open Daily, Monday-Sunday from 9AM – 5PM
- Virginia Zoo members enjoy FREE General Admission to Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin (up to 6 people each day). With the link above, enter promo code ZOOSWAP at checkout to reserve your tickets to Nauticus. Upon arrival, please present your ticket barcode(s) and valid Virginia Zoo member card to Admissions. Free General Admission does not include special events, guided battleship tours, educational programs (ex. Toddler Time) or workshops, and other special member-access tickets. Free member swap tickets must be reserved online in advance, otherwise regular admission ticket costs will be charged upon entry. Limited free member swap admission tickets available each day — if tickets aren’t available online, we hope you can visit us another day!
- Virginia Zoo members enjoy a FREE adult 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 activities (and for all ages) throughout the day on July 25 — click here to reserve your admission.
- Virginia Zoo members receive 10% off in Elizabeth’s Gift Shop and the Anchor & Spoon cafe. Must show valid member card at checkout.
- 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 and show valid Virginia Zoo membership card, or contact the Nauticus Membership office: membership@nauticus.org or 757-664-1005. View our member levels and benefits here.
NAUTICUS MEMBERS:
PLAN YOUR VISIT TO VIRGINIA ZOO – CLICK HERE
Visit the Virginia Zoo with free admission all month long!
Virginia Zoo Hours: Open Daily, Monday-Sunday from 9:30AM – 4PM (July 12 open at 10AM)
- Nauticus Members enjoy FREE admission to the Zoo for the number of people included in your membership level. Discount is not valid for special events and education programs. Present active Nauticus membership card upon arrival with a valid photo ID.
Please Note: Sunday, July 12 the Zoo will open at 10AM for all members and guests. - Nauticus Members enjoy 10% OFF in the gift shop and at the African Village Restaurant.
- Nauticus Members who join the Virginia Zoo during the month of July can take advantage of two extra months FREE on their new membership (14 months for price of 12!). Offer valid for in-person sales only.