TODAY AT THE ZOO!
today's hours: 9 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:
- Pardon our dust! The construction continues for the new Trailhead Cafe in the Plaza. You can still get your coffee fix inside Savanna Grill for the time being.
ANIMAL NEWS:
- Monkey Village will open late today due to horticulture work inside the walkthrough portion. The squirrel monkeys should still be visible from the deck!
- The goat yard is closed today.
- 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 -
9 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.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
$7 members | $8 general
Expectant mothers and children under 2 are unable to ride.
10- 10:30 a.m.
2 – 2:30 p.m.
$8 members | $9 general
Experience is dependent on participation from the giraffes.
9:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Free for all guests
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free for all guests
Presented by:
Presented by:
ANIMAL PRESENTATIONS & KEEPER CHATS
Presentations may be cancelled due to weather, temperature or animal participation without notice.
8 - 11 a.m.
Critter Corner
8:30 a.m.
Tiger Keeper Chat
9:30 a.m.
Greater Flamingo Keeper Chat
Galápagos Tortoise Keeper Chat
10:30 a.m.
Live Ambassador Animal Presentation
11 a.m.
Greater One-horned Rhino Keeper Chat
Farm Keeper Chat
11:30 a.m.
Fennec Fox Keeper Chat
Equine Keeper Chat
11:45 a.m.
Meerkat Keeper Chat
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Critter Corner
12:30 p.m.
Monkey Village Behavioral Enrichment
Ringtail Keeper Chat
1 p.m.
Orangutan Behavioral Enrichment
1:30 p.m.
Andean Bear Keeper Chat
ALREADY PLANNING YOUR NEXT VISIT TO THE ZOO?
Daily ExPERIENCES
(weather permitting)
9:30 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)
9:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. |. 3 p.m.
60 minutes
Group Size: 1 – 12
8 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. – 1 p.m.
Free for all guests
HAVE A WILD DAY!
Have a wild day!
