Membership
Join our growing community!
Freckled duck (Stictonetta naevosa)
Ripley Members help support some of the most rare & endangered waterfowl in the world!
Our members get access to exclusive events, discounts on merchandise and events, behind-the-scenes info and more!
-check out our membership options below-
*Starting January 1st - NEW PHOTO POLICY INFORMATION HERE
Join Our Flock!
All Membership Levels Include:
Monthly member Flock Talk
Invitations to Special & Member-exclusive Events
Discounts on: Ripley Events & Ripley Merchandise
Each membership also includes exclusive benefits based on level - Check out all of our Membership options here!
$35
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Free Admission for one (1) during Regular Visiting Hours
$75
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Free Admission for two (2) adults, and dependent children or grandchildren during Regular Visiting Hours
$150
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Free Admission for two (2) adults, dependent children or grandchildren during Regular Visiting Hours
Two (2) free Guest Passes per visit
$250
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Free Admission for two (2) adults, dependent children or grandchildren during Regular Visiting Hours
Three (3) free Guest Passes per visit
Year-round weekend access for self-guided tours with an appointment
$500
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Free Admission for two (2) adults, dependent children or grandchildren during Regular Visiting Hours
Three (3) free Guest Passes per visit
Year-round weekend access for self-guided tours with an appointment
One (1) Behind the scenes tour
Photography Pass
$1,000
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Free Admission for two (2) adults, and dependent children or grandchildren during Regular Visiting Hours
Three (3) free Guest Passes per visit
Year-round access for self-guided tours with an appointment
One (1) Behind the scenes tour with our Director of Aviculture
Photography Pass
Photography Policy
General visitors are welcome to take photos and/or video for personal use only with a cellphone or handheld digital camera only.
If you wish to take photos with a professional camera, large lens, tripod and other similar equipment you must either book a Private Photography Session -OR- hold a valid Member Photo Pass
For more detailed information, you can view our General Photography Policy
Membership Photo Pass Add-on
What is it?
A Membership Photo Pass is an add on to any membership level that allows access to take pictures with a camera larger than a cellphone during normal visitation hours.
This pass is included with Avian Advocate and Conservation Ally membership levels.
What are the benefits?
-Bringing cameras during normal visitation hours
-Visiting the Conservancy 1 hour early (9am-10am) on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the normal visitation months. During this hour you may set up tripods and other equipment as well.
-Getting invitations to exclusive quarterly Photo Pass Days which offer access to take photos during a scheduled AM or PM session when the Conservancy is normally closed for admission
What is the cost?
A Member Photo Pass is $30 in addition to the cost of your membership level.
Members will be required to list photo pass holder names at the time of purchase. One (1) for Individual and Two (2) for all other membership levels.
Member Photo Pass can be added when purchasing a membership level above.