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Today at the Zoo
Today’s hours: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Member early entry starts one hour before opening.
Hours of operation
- June – August
- 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- September (Mon – Thu)
- 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- September (Fri – Sun & 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.
News for today: 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.
Note: Animal visibility is not guaranteed. Many animals 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.
Note: Animal visibility is not guaranteed. Many animals 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.
Animal presentations & keeper chats
Presentations may be cancelled due to weather, temperature or animal participation without notice.
| 7 – 9 a.m. | Critter Corner |
| 7:30 a.m. | Galápagos Tortoise Keeper Chat |
| 8:30 a.m. | Live Ambassador Animal Discovery |
| 9:30 a.m. | Greater Flamingo Keeper Chat |
| 10:40 a.m. | Monkey Village Behavioral Enrichment |
Daily encounters & experiences
Tickets for encounters can be purchased on-site at the encounter (cards only) — weather permitting.
Stingray Bay
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.
Camel Rides
Saturday & Sunday only
$7 members | $8 general
Expectant mothers and children under 2 are unable to ride.
Giraffe Encounter
8:30 – 9 a.m.
$8 members | $9 general
Experience is dependent on participation from the giraffes.
Harmony Farm
7:30 a.m. – Noon
Free for all guests
Monkey Village
7 a.m. – Noon
Free for all guests
Virtual Reality & Art Adventure
7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Free for all guests
We recommend ages 5+ for the VR headset. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Scooterpals
7 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
$5 activation + $0.35 per minute
Weather permitting.
Safari Cruiser
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.
Lakeside Carousel
7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$3 members | $4 general
Free for America First Credit Union members.
Already planning your next visit?
Apply your admission from today’s visit toward a Zoo membership. It pays for itself in as little as two visits.
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