

The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of the U.S. This project has been funded at least in part with Federal funds from the U.S. Your household must meet certain requirements to be eligible for SNAP and receive benefits. Individuals may also apply for SNAP and other public benefits such as Medicaid, Medicare Savings for Seniors, Cash Assistance, and Child Care Voucher online at In the State of Ohio, the SNAP Program is called Food Assistance. If you need help applying for SNAP) benefits, we can help! Your family can use the benefits placed on the card to purchase groceries at authorized retailers. These temporary benefits are based on income and are issued monthly through an electronic debit (EBT) card called the Ohio Direction Card. Guests unable to provide a valid photo ID will not be able to purchase admission at the special rate.SNAP are benefits that help put groceries and food on the table for people experiencing hunger. A valid, non-expired photo ID must be presented along with the SNAP EBT/ Ohio Direction Card and must include a signature.Cards must be signed by the cardholder and signatures must match the signature on the valid photo ID presented at the time of purchase.Provide a valid, non-expired signed SNAP EBT/ Ohio Direction Card.

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All rides, attractions and special exhibits that require a separate fee will be available at full price. Admission is not transferrable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other products or services.Ĭardholders are only eligible for the special admission price. This special pricing cannot be combined with other discounts/offers or applied to advance or pre-purchased tickets. SNAP EBT/ Ohio Direction cards can only be used once per day for up to 4 general admission tickets during normal operating hours and tickets will only be valid on the date of purchase. Admission can be paid with cash, debit card or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover). The SNAP EBT/ Ohio Direction card cannot be used for payment. AdmissionĪdmission with a valid, non-expired, signed SNAP EBT/ Ohio Direction card and valid photo ID is $3.00 per person for up to 4 people per card. SNAP EBT/ Ohio Direction cards will not be accepted on special event days or during evening hours. Regular operating hours areĬall ahead or check the zoo’s website to make sure it isn’t a special event day to help plan your visit. Museums for All pricing is available to all SNAP EBT/Ohio Direction cardholders during regular zoo hours, excluding all special event days and evening hours. When can SNAP EBT/Ohio Direction cards be used Guests not wanting to drive can take Metro to the zoo. The Akron Zoo is also on a Metro Bus route with a bus stop in the zoo’s parking lot. Getting to the Akron ZooĪ parking fee of $5.00 is charged per vehicle. The admission rate is good for up to 4 people per card. Cardholders can simply show a valid SNAP EBT/ Ohio Direction card and valid form of photo ID to receive a special admission price of $3.00 per person for up to 4 people.ĮBT/ Ohio Direction cardholders can present a valid, non-expired SNAP EBT/ Ohio Direction card that includes a signature and a valid, non-expired form of photo ID at the ticket counter to receive the $3.00 per person admission rate. To broaden access to everyone, the Akron Zoo is offering a special, reduced rate to SNAP Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT)/Ohio Direction cardholders. This program is designed to make sure everyone can experience the best museums and cultural attractions at a low, affordable price. The Akron Zoo, along with several other local cultural attractions, participate in the Museums for All program. The Akron Zoo is dedicated to providing accessibility to low-income children and families. We seek to be inclusive to all members of our community, regardless of economic status or other factors.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to come nose-to-nose with amazing animals and learn about our natural world.

Your Akron Zoo is committed to providing experiences that connect and engage our guests with wildlife. SNAP are benefits that help put groceries and food on the table for people experiencing hunger.
