Daily Activities

Regular Zoo Hours: Wednesday – Sunday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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*Entry into the Zoo stops ONE HOUR before closing.

Download Zoo Map HERE

Daily Weekday Schedule | Wednesday – Friday

Goat Walk, Children’s Zoo | Daily, 9:30 a.m.

Lorikeet Feeding, Lorikeet Aviary | Wed. – Fri., 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

Alligator Feedings, Swamp | Wed. AND Fri., 11:00 a.m.

Kiwanis Giraffe Encounters, Trails of Africa | Wed. – Fri. 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Ambassador Animal Chats, Henley Lawn | Daily 11:15 a.m., and 2:15 p.m.

Weekend Schedule | Saturday – Sunday & Holidays

Goat Walk, Children’s Zoo | Daily, 9:30 a.m.

Kiwanis Giraffe Encounters, Trails of Africa | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Elephant Chat | Weekends, 11:00 a.m.

Lorikeet Feeding, Lorikeet Aviary | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Ambassador Animal Chats, Henley Lawn | Daily 11:15 a.m., and 2:15 p.m.

Snake Feeding, Reptile House | Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. East Gallery
Sundays, 11:00 a.m. West Gallery

*All activities are subject to change due to weather, staffing, and the ever-changing needs of the animals.
Please check specific schedules upon arrival.

Rides

Ride tickets are sold in the gift shop or anywhere concessions are sold within the Zoo. All rides are weather and staffing permitting and are subject to change.

	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
TRAIN	9:00 am-4:45 pm*	9:00 am-4:45 pm*	9:00 am-4:45 pm*	9:00 am-4:45 pm*	9:00 am-4:45 pm*
ADVENTURE TOWER	9:00 am-4:45 pm*	9:00 am-4:45 pm*	9:00 am-4:45 pm*	9:00 am-4:45 pm*	9:00 am-4:45 pm*
SPLASH PADS	9:00 am-4:45 pm*	9:00 am-4:45 pm*	9:00 am-4:45 pm*	9:00 am-4:45 pm*	9:00 am-4:45 pm*
*PLEASE NOTE: Your ride operator will take a lunch break from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. each day;.

CLOSED Areas & Attractions

Carousel closed for refurbishment.

• Family PLUS Member update! 

  • Our Family PLUS membership is still unavailable at this time. Per the feedback we’ve received from you in person and through our recent annual survey, we are working hard to make improvements to our attractions and their consistent availability in order to bring this membership type back to you in the future.

• Ride tickets are for daytime operation only and are not valid for special events

  • One ticket per person per ride, ages 2 years and up.
  • Children under 2 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult on the train and carousel.
  • Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult chaperone on the train.
  • Children must be 42″ to ride the new Adventure Tower.

• Limited Capacity & Cleaning

  • The train and carousel will be operating at limited capacity to ensure riders are at safe distance from one another.
  • In addition, the train and carousel will be thoroughly disinfected and cleaned after each ride.

• PLEASE NOTE

  • Ride tickets are non-refundable but are date-transferable up to one year after the purchase date.
  • Zoo Discounts for rides cannot be combined with any additional coupons, specials, or offers.
  • *All rides are weather dependent and subject to change.

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