Urban Advantage Voucher Admissions

Come use your Urban Advantage vouchers at the Staten Island Zoo!

Look below for the TYPE of voucher you want to use [Class Trip, School community trip, Student +3(Teacher/PC)] and read all information and instructions carefully. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact us at urbanadvantagesiz@gmail.com.

Student +3 Vouchers (Teacher/PC Vouchers)

Using your Student +3, Teacher +3, or Parent Coordinator +3 voucher for Zoo admissions?

  • To gain free admission to Zoo grounds, you must present your “Student + 3, Teacher + 3 PC + 3” voucher on your mobile device or on paper at the ticket booth to be scanned by the booth attendant.
  • Free parking is available in our lot on the corner of Clove Road and Martling Avenue.
  • For upcoming events, please visit the Zoo’s Events Calendar.
  • Please note that vouchers are valid for general admission on holidays and weekends ONLY.
  • The Zoo is open every day from 10:00 am – 4:45 pm, and is CLOSED on Thanksgiving day, Christmas day, and New Year’s day.

Teachers – Class Trip Vouchers (3 Options)

Zoo Instructor Led Programming:

  1. Using your class trip voucher for an In-Zoo Education Class*? Click below to learn more and reserve your sport.

2. Using your class trip voucher for a Traveling Zoo Program*? Click below to learn more and reserve your spot.


*When prompted during registration, you will be required to fill out a “Voucher Verification Form” in which you will be prompted to provide us with information and upload a copy of your Urban Advantage voucher. Once we verify your voucher, your balance will be adjusted.

3. Using your class trip voucher for a self-guided trip to the Zoo (NO in-zoo education class)? Please reserve here:


Parent Coordinators – School Community Trip Vouchers

Using your school community trip voucher for a self-guided trip to the Zoo? Please reserve below