TODAY AT THE ZOO!
today's hours: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hours of Operation for 2026
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.
January 16 – April: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
May: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Member early entry starts one hour before opening.
NEWS FOR TODAY:
- The Zoo & You 50/50 Raffle is now open! Half of the proceeds from the raffle benefit the Zoo’s project of building the Doornbos Animal Rescue and Care Center and the other half goes to the winner! Enter to win here.
- 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:
- 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 -
7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$4 members | $5 general
Children 2 and under are free. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
7:30 a.m. – Noon
Free for all guests
7 a.m. – Noon
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.
7 - 9 a.m.
Critter Corner
7:45 a.m.
Live Ambassador Animal Show
8:30 a.m.
Rattlesnake Presentation
Greater Flamingo Keeper Chat
9 a.m.
Nyala Keeper Chat
Farm Keeper Chat
9:30 a.m.
Alligator Keeper Chat
10 a.m.
Orangutan Feed and Behavioral Enrichment
10:40 a.m.
Monkey Village Behavioral Enrichment
ALREADY PLANNING YOUR NEXT VISIT TO THE ZOO?
Daily ExPERIENCES
7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Free for all guests
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)
7:30 a.m. – 1 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)
7:30 a.m. | 9 a.m. | 10:45 a.m. | Noon
60 minutes
Group Size: 1 – 12
6 a.m. – 1 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, 8 – 11 a.m.
Savanna Gallery: Daily, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Free for all guests
HAVE A WILD DAY!
Have a wild day!
