Open Daily 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Last entry at 6:00 p.m.
Last entry at 6:00 p.m.
Be prepared: Check out the events calendar to see what’s going on the day you visit. You’ll find out about times and locations of animal feedings and special shows and presentations.
Timing is everything: The animals are most active and the crowds are usually smaller first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon, especially during the heat of the summer.
Field trip warning: Many schools schedule field trips in April and May, so the Zoo may be more crowded on weekday mornings during these months. A later arrival or weekend trip might result in smaller crowds.
Be weather smart: When it’s very hot, cold, or raining, we have many indoor exhibits to explore – don’t let the weather keep you away! Check the weather forecast before you arrive, and bring umbrellas, raincoats, jackets and other outerwear as needed.
Be optically prepared: Bring binoculars the next time you visit the Zoo, so you can get a REALLY close look at our beautiful animals. And don’t forget your camera!
Easy does it: Take your time and enjoy your stay. By spending a little extra time at each exhibit you’ll give the animals an opportunity to demonstrate natural behaviors such as grooming, courting and scent-marking.
Water Play Park: Don’t forget to bring a change of clothes for the little ones. Kids love splashing around the water park on a hot day!
Be safe: To ensure the security of our animals and our guests, please observe the following safety precautions.
The Zoo is a big exciting place. There’s so much to see and do that’s it’s often hard to decide on what to do first. Check out the Plan Your Day kiosk located just inside the gates to find everything happening the day you visit, including meet the keeper talks, news, and other special happenings.
The Zoo’s free Android and iPhone App features a GPS-enabled ‘Friend Finder’, an extensive animal guide, a Zoo map locating you and the animal you want to see, fun postcard frames for your photos, and more. Download before you go to have an even richer Zoo experience!
At the Zoo, you can find free wi-fi in the front entrance plaza, Medical Center Gate entrance plaza, 4-D Theater area, and the Brown Education Center.
We offer six items for rent to help you get around the zoo:
Stroller and wagon prices include a $1.00 deposit that is refundable when you return them with your rental receipt to the rental location at least 1 hour before the Zoo closes for the day. For wheelchair and motorized scooter rentals, your photo ID will be held at the rental location until the items are returned. All stroller rentals can be paid by cash, traveler’s check or major credit card.
