TODAY AT THE ZOO!
today's hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hours of Operation for 2026
January 19 – April: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
May: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
June – August: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
September (Monday – Thursday): 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
September (Friday – Sunday & Labor Day): 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
October – January 15: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Member early entry starts one hour before opening.
NEWS FOR TODAY:
- Giraffe encounter is temporarily closed.
- Daily hours will change to 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (member hour at 7 a.m.) on May 1.
ANIMAL NEWS:
- Help us welcome two new African painted dog arrivals, Texas and Slash, who are now on habitat with Pepper on the Africa Trail.
NOTE: Animal visibility is not guaranteed. Many have access to their behind-the-scenes areas and may not be viewable. Circle back if you don’t see your favorite animal the first time you visit their habitat.
Tickets can be purchased on-site at the encounter (cards only).
- weather permitting -
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$4 members | $5 general
Children 2 and under are free. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$7 members | $8 general
Expectant mothers and children under 2 are unable to ride.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
8 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Free for all guests
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free for all guests
Presented by:
Presented by:
Presentations may be cancelled due to weather, temperature or animal participation without notice.
8 - 11:30 a.m.
Critter Corner
9:30 a.m.
Galápagos Tortoise Keeper Chat
Greater Flamingo Keeper Chat
10:30 a.m.
Live Ambassador Animal Show
Farm Keeper Chat
11:30 a.m.
Equine Keeper Chat
NOON
Live Ambassador Animal Show
12:30 p.m.
Monkey Village Behavioral Enrichment
12:30 - 3 p.m.
Critter Corner
1 p.m.
Orangutan Feed and Behavioral Enrichment
1:30 p.m.
Rattlesnake Presentation
Daily ExPERIENCES
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$3 members | $4 general
Due to size and weight of the VR headset, we recommend being 5 years of age and older to enjoy the experience. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
(weather permitting)
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$5 members | $6 general
Children 2 and under are free. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
(weather permitting)
(weather permitting)
8:30 a.m. | 10 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | 3 p.m.
60 minutes
Group Size: 1 – 12
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Rentals available on a first-come, first-served basis. Curbside rental service for wheelchairs and electric scooters available on select days.*
*Subject to staffing and operational considerations. This option is typically offered during higher-attendance periods and cannot be guranteed.
Wild Side Gallery: Tuesday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Savanna Gallery: Daily, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free for all guests
HAVE A WILD DAY!
Have a wild day!
