Ohio 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 Ohio for 2026. Always call ahead to check for reciprocal benefits.
Participating Locations in Ohio
- Akron Zoological ParkAkronPrograms: AZA
- Akron Children's MuseumAkronPrograms: ACM
- Stan Hywet Hall & GardensAkronPrograms: AHS
- Ohio Valley Museum of DiscoveryAthensPrograms: ACM
- Wood County MuseumBowling GreenPrograms: AHS
- McKinley Presidential Library & MuseumCantonPrograms: ASTC
- The Stanley M. Rowe ArboretumCincinnaAPrograms: AHS
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical GardenCincinnatiPrograms: AZA
- Cincinnati Museum CenterCincinnati
- The Children’s Museum CincinnatiCincinnatiPrograms: ACM
- Cleveland Metroparks ZooClevelandPrograms: AZA
- Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryClevelandPrograms: ASTC
- Great Lakes Science CenterClevelandPrograms: ASTC
- The Children's Museum of ClevelandClevelandPrograms: ACM
- Holden Forests & Gardens - Cleveland Botanical GardenClevelandPrograms: AHS
- COSIColumbus
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)ColumbusPrograms: ACM
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical GardensColumbusPrograms: AHS
- Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum & Learning GardensColumbusPrograms: AHS
- Clary GardensCoshoctonPrograms: AHS
- The WildsCumberlandPrograms: AZA
- Boonshoft Museum of DiscoveryDayton
- Cox Arboretum MetroParkDaytonPrograms: AHS
- Wegerzyn Gardens FoundaAonDaytonPrograms: AHS
- hbps://www.rbhayes.org/ElmorePrograms: AHS
- Children's Museum of FindlayFindlayPrograms: ACM
- Rutherford B. Hayes PresidenAal Library & MuseumsFremontPrograms: AHS
- The Herb Society of AmericaKirtlandPrograms: AHS
- Holden Forests & Gardens - The Holden ArboretumKirtlandPrograms: AHS
- AHA! A Hands-On AdventureLancasterPrograms: ACM
- Buckeye Imagination MuseumMansfieldPrograms: ACM
- Kingwood Center GardensMansfieldPrograms: AHS
- SPI: Where Science and Play IntersectMount VernonPrograms: ASTC
- The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and TechnologyNewarkPrograms: ASTC
- Scioto County Children's Museum, Inc. aka Candyland Children's MuseumPortsmouthPrograms: ACM
- Columbus Zoo and AquariumPowellPrograms: AZA
- United Plant Savers Botanical SanctuaryRutlandPrograms: AHS
- The Toledo ZooToledoPrograms: AZA
- Imagination Station, ToledoToledoPrograms: ASTC
- Metroparks Toledo - Ellen Biddle Shipman GardenToledoPrograms: AHS
- Metroparks Toledo - Toledo Botanical GardenToledoPrograms: AHS
- Ohio State University Secrest ArboretumWoosterPrograms: AHS
- OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & TechnologyYoungstownPrograms: ASTC
- Mill Creek MetroParks - Fellows Riverside GardensYoungstownPrograms: AHS
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