Have a Wild Time!
If you think our animals are fun to watch, imagine interacting with them at a live show! Or, take the zip line or Sky Safari glider for a bird’s eye view. We’ve got so many species of fun to explore and enjoy — click on the links below to learn more.
Carousel
May through September daily, Weather Permitting.
Admission: Adults and Children (ages 3 to 13): $3
Open Daily: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(ADA Accessible)
Ride on our carousel featuring a colorful menagerie.
Located across from the Train Station.
*Please note that operation of rides and attractions is dependent on factors such as weather and attendance. Please call ahead to confirm availability on the day of your visit.
Special thanks to our Carousel sponsor:

MillerCoors Giraffe Experience
The MillerCoors Giraffe Experience includes a large outdoor giraffe enclosure, an indoor exhibit, and an outdoor raised deck that allows visitors to feed the giraffes (for a fee). During your feeding, a Zoo Pride volunteer will be on hand to answer your questions and to make sure the giraffe is close enough to allow for feeding. (See information below about feeding schedules and purchasing tickets).
Giraffe Feeding
When: May 11 to September 29, 2019
Giraffe Feedings are available on weekends only, before Memorial Day and after Labor Day.
Two Giraffe Feedings are offered daily at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., Weather Permitting.
Giraffe feedings conclude for the year September 29, 2019
*Giraffe Feedings do not take place during Zoo a la Carte (August 15-18, 2019).
Tickets: $5
Children under 12 years of age are to be accompanied by one paying adult. Maximum of 2 children per adult.
*A ticket is required for all children to access the feeding platform.
Where/when to purchase tickets:
Tickets go on sale 30 minutes prior to each feeding time.
Ticket Sales Located at Entrance of MillerCoors Giraffe Deck.
Valid for the upcoming feeding only.
Sales for the morning feeding begin at 10 AM daily.
Sales for the afternoon feeding begin at 2:30 PM daily.
Tickets are first come, first serve. Limited Quantity. No Refunds.
Kohl's Wild Theater
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Admission: Free
Show Times:
Daily: 10:15 a.m., Noon, 1:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Treat the kids–and yourself–to new, fun wildlife theater at the Zoo! Professional performers use drama, songs, and puppetry to inspire visitors of all ages to learn and care more about our natural world. Catch four different 15-minute shows on the Kohl's Wild Theater stage in the farm this summer. (Daily show schedule posted at the theater entrance.) Watch for actors performing short skits and impromptu plays around the Zoo, too!
For more information, visit WildTheater.org.

Ocean Connections Seal & Sea Lion Programs
Visit our flippered friends for a variety of interactive programs this summer!
Sea Lion Conservation Feeds
$10 for three fish
Family photo opportunities $25
Bundle the two for $30
The theater doors will be open for 40 minutes at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily.
Flippered Friends and Family VIP
Go behind the scenes and meet our animals personally in your private training session.
Group size: 5 guests
$50 per person for first 4 participants; 5th participant in group FREE!
Offered at 10:30 a.m., Noon and 1:15 p.m. daily
Seal & Sea Lion Shows
$4 per ticket
Show times: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Programs may be altered/cancelled due to weather or Zoo hours of operation.
Safari Train
May through September daily, Weather Permitting.
Admission:
Adults and Children (ages 3 to 13): $3
Operation Times (Memorial Day-Labor Day):
Daily: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
All aboard our legendary Zoofari Express.
Tickets available at the Train Station.
Special thanks to our Safari Train sponsor:

Sky Safari
May through September daily, Weather Permitting.
Admission:
Adults and Children: $3
Hop on the Sky Safari to get a new view of the Zoo!
Begins at the South American Yard.
*Please note that operation of rides and attractions is dependent on factors such as weather and attendance. Please call ahead to confirm availability on the day of your visit.
Special thanks to our Sky Safari sponsor:

Zoo Playground
Open year-round, weather permitting.
One of the most popular destinations on Zoo grounds, the playground is divided into two age-appropriate sections (2-5 years and 5-12 years). Located in the farm near the Goat Yard.
Special thanks to our Zoo Playground sponsor:
