California Reciprocity Programs
For zoos, science centers, children's museums, and gardens
Learn more about reciprocity programs in our blog post! Here is a complete list of
AZA, ASTC, ACM, and AHS reciprocity program locations in California for 2026. Always call ahead to check for reciprocal benefits.
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Participating Locations in California
- Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic GardenArcadiaPrograms: AHS
- Natural History Museum of Cal Poly HumboldtArcataPrograms: ASTC
- Central Coast ZooAtascaderoPrograms: AZA
- Placer Nature CenterAuburnPrograms: ASTC
- Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and ScienceBakersfieldPrograms: ASTC
- Kern County MuseumBakersfield
- San Diego Natural History MuseumBalboa ParkPrograms: ASTC
- The Lawrence Hall of ScienceBerkeley
- Regional Parks Botanic GardenBerkeleyPrograms: AHS
- University of California Botanical Garden at BerkeleyBerkeleyPrograms: AHS
- Biodynamic Gardens at Three SpringsBodegaPrograms: AHS
- Santa Cruz Children's Museum of DiscoveryCapitolaPrograms: ACM
- Chico Children's MuseumChicoPrograms: ACM
- California Botanic GardenClaremontPrograms: AHS
- Clovis Botanical GardenClovisPrograms: AHS
- UC Davis Arboretum and Public GardenDavisPrograms: AHS
- Columbia Memorial Space CenterDowneyPrograms: ASTC
- The Water Conservation GardenEl CajonPrograms: AHS
- San Diego Botanic GardenEncinitasPrograms: AHS
- Children's Museum of DiscoveryEscondidoPrograms: ACM
- Sequoia Park ZooEurekaPrograms: AZA
- Humboldt Botanical GardenEurekaPrograms: AHS
- Mendocino Coast Botanical GardensFort BraggPrograms: AHS
- Fresno Chaffee ZooFresnoPrograms: AZA
- Fullerton ArboretumFullertonPrograms: AHS
- Sonoma Botanical GardenGlen EllenPrograms: AHS
- Children's Storybook Garden & MuseumHanfordPrograms: AHS
- Western Science CenterHemetPrograms: ASTC
- Descanso GardensLa Cañada FlintridgePrograms: AHS
- Children's Museum at La HabraLa HabraPrograms: ASTC
- World of Wonders Science MuseumLodiPrograms: ASTC
- Earl Burns Miller Japanese GardenLong BeachPrograms: AHS
- Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch & GardensLong BeachPrograms: AHS
- Los Angeles ZooLos AngelesPrograms: AZA
- California Science CenterLos AngelesPrograms: ASTC
- Natural History Museums of Los Angeles CountyLos AngelesPrograms: ASTC
- Noah's Ark At the SkirballLos AngelesPrograms: ACM
- UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical GardenLos AngelesPrograms: AHS
- Modesto Children's MuseumModestoPrograms: ACM
- MY Museum - Monterey County Youth MuseumMontereyPrograms: ACM
- Oakland ZooOaklandPrograms: AZA
- Chabot Space & Science CenterOakland
- Gamble GardenPalo AltoPrograms: AHS
- South Coast Botanic GardenPalos Verdes PeninsulaPrograms: AHS
- Kidspace Children's MuseumPasadena
- Children's Museum At the Paso Robles Volunteer FirehousePaso RoblesPrograms: ACM
- Sacramento Children's MuseumRancho Cordova
- Turtle Bay Exploration ParkReddingPrograms: ASTC
- Turtle Bay Exploration Park's McConnell Arboretum and Botanical GardensReddingPrograms: AHS
- San Bernardino County MuseumRedlandsPrograms: ACM
- Maturango Museum of the Indian Wells ValleyRidgecrestPrograms: ASTC
- UC Riverside Botanic GardensRiversidePrograms: AHS
- Marin Art and Garden CenterRossPrograms: AHS
- Sacramento ZooSacramentoPrograms: AZA
- SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC)SacramentoPrograms: ASTC
- Casa Romantica Cultural Center and GardensSan ClementePrograms: AHS
- Fleet Science CenterSan DiegoPrograms: ASTC
- The New Children's MuseumSan DiegoPrograms: ACM
- Japanese Friendship GardenSan DiegoPrograms: AHS
- San Francisco Zoological GardensSan FranciscoPrograms: AZA
- Children's Creativity MuseumSan Francisco
- ExploratoriumSan FranciscoPrograms: ASTC
- Gardens of Golden Gate Park - Conservatory of FlowersSan FranciscoPrograms: AHS
- Gardens of Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Botanical GardenSan FranciscoPrograms: AHS
- Gardens of Golden Gate Park - Japanese Tea GardenSan FranciscoPrograms: AHS
- Happy Hollow ZooSan JosePrograms: AZA
- The Tech InteractiveSan JosePrograms: ASTC
- Children's Discovery Museum of San JoseSan JosePrograms: ACM
- San Luis Obispo Children's MuseumSan Luis ObispoPrograms: ACM
- San Luis Obispo Botanical GardenSan Luis ObispoPrograms: AHS
- CuriOdysseySan Mateo
- Cabrillo Marine AquariumSan PedroPrograms: AZA
- Santa Ana ZooSanta AnaPrograms: AZA
- Discovery Cube Orange CountySanta AnaPrograms: ASTC
- Santa Barbara ZooSanta BarbaraPrograms: AZA
- MOXI The Wolf Museum of Exploration + InnovationSanta BarbaraPrograms: ASTC
- Santa Barbara Museum of Natural HistorySanta BarbaraPrograms: ASTC
- Casa del HerreroSanta BarbaraPrograms: AHS
- Santa Barbara Botanic GardenSanta BarbaraPrograms: AHS
- Santa Cruz Museum of Natural HistorySanta CruzPrograms: ASTC
- UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic GardenSanta CruzPrograms: AHS
- Cayton Children's MuseumSanta MonicaPrograms: ACM
- Children's Museum of Sonoma CountySanta RosaPrograms: ACM
- Bay Area Discovery MuseumSausalito
- Children's Museum of StocktonStocktonPrograms: ACM
- Conejo Valley Botanic GardenThousand OaksPrograms: AHS
- KidZone MuseumTruckeePrograms: ACM
- Ventura Botanical Gardens, Inc.VenturaPrograms: AHS
- Lindsay Wildlife ExperienceWalnut CreekPrograms: ASTC
- Lindsay Wildlife MuseumWalnut CreekPrograms: ACM
- The Gardens at Heather FarmWalnut CreekPrograms: AHS
- The Ruth Bancrom GardenWalnut CreekPrograms: AHS
- MOSAIC Children's MuseumWoodlandPrograms: ACM
Tips for Using Reciprocity Programs
- Always bring your membership card and a valid photo ID
- Call ahead to confirm the location accepts your membership
- Some locations may have blackout dates or restrictions
- Benefits typically include free or discounted general admission
- Special exhibits or events may require additional fees
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