TODAY AT THE ZOO!
today's hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hours of Operation for 2026
September (Monday – Thursday): 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
September (Friday – Sunday & Labor Day): 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
October – January 17: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
January 18 – April: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
May: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
June – August: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Member early entry starts one hour before opening.
NEWS FOR TODAY:
- Due to the ongoing construction in the Plaza, the Arizona Trail will only be accessible through the path by the Wild Side Gallery from September 14 – 17.
- The Desert Discovery Trail is closed through September 23 for installation work for the upcoming Dinosaurs in the Desert event. Join us for opening day on September 26!
- Pardon our dust! Construction is underway for the new Trailhead Cafe in the Plaza. You can still get your coffee fix inside Savanna Grill for the time being.
ANIMAL NEWS:
- The red river hogs are off habitat and not visible at this time.
- We’ve had some movement throughout the Zoo recently! Check out our update video here.
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.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
$7 members | $8 general
Expectant mothers and children under 2 are unable to ride.
8 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Free for all guests
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free for all guests
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Presented by:
ANIMAL PRESENTATIONS & KEEPER CHATS
Presentations may be cancelled due to weather, temperature or animal participation without notice.
7:30 a.m.
Tiger Keeper Chat
8 - 11 a.m.
Critter Corner
8:30 a.m.
Rattlesnake Presentation
9 a.m.
Otter Keeper Chat
9:30 a.m.
Live Ambassador Animal Presentation
Greater Flamingo Keeper Chat
Alligator Keeper Chat
10 a.m.
Nyala Keeper Chat
Farm Keeper Chat
10:30 a.m.
Fennec Fox Keeper Chat
11 a.m.
Live Ambassador Animal Presentation
11:30 a.m.
Monkey Village Behavioral Enrichment
Ringtail Keeper Chat
Noon
Orangutan Behavioral Enrichment
12:30 p.m.
Andean Bear Keeper Chat
ALREADY PLANNING YOUR NEXT VISIT TO THE ZOO?
Daily ExPERIENCES
(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: Daily, 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!
