The Zoo's Splash Park will reopen on Memorial Day Weekend
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Learn More The Zoo is OPEN today!
Enter 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (exit by 6 p.m.)
***These schedules are updated before the Zoo opens at 10 a.m. each morning and are subject to change without notice. Animal viewing is subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals.
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ANIMAL VIEWING SCHEDULE |
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MetaZoo Discovery Center | The center is currently closed during construction of an updated immersive space. | CLOSED | Elephant | Weather dependent. | ON EXHIBIT | Juvenile Gorilla Kindi & Family | Gorillas are on rotation in the sanctuary and outdoor habitat spaces. Outdoor viewing is weather dependent. | ON ROTATION | Pygmy Hippo | Weather dependent (must be above 45 degrees). | ON EXHIBIT | Komodo Dragon | Romulus is viewable in the indoor enclosure at the Islands Pavilion. | ON EXHIBIT | Aldabra Tortoise | Off exhibit for the season. | OFF EXHIBIT | Islands Mammals | Outdoor viewing areas are weather dependent (must be above 50 degrees). | ON EXHIBIT | Little Penguins | Weather dependent. | ON EXHIBIT | Camels | | ON EXHIBIT | Red Panda | Sunny D. is currently off exhibit while we prepare his new indoor/outdoor exhibit space. | OFF EXHIBIT |
The animal viewing schedules are updated before the Zoo opens at 10 a.m. each morning and are subject to change without notice. Animal viewing is subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. |
RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS STATUS |
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FREEADDITIONAL COSTCamel Feedings | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | OPEN | Camel Rides | 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | OPEN | Carousel | 10:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. | OPEN | Giraffe Feedings | 11:30 a.m. – Noon & 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Feeding dependent on giraffe interest & habitat maintenance) | OPEN | Kaman’s Art | Visit us at the Main Plaza and the Islands exhibit near the little penguins. | OPEN | Lorikeet Feeding | 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Lorikeets are viewable when the temperature is 50 to 100 degrees) | OPEN | Ropes Course | 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | OPEN |
These schedules are updated before the Zoo opens at 10 a.m. each morning and are subject to change without notice. Animal viewing is subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. FREE |
ANIMAL PRESENTATIONS |
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All Animal presentations are free. Please see the Rides & Attractions listings for free and paid exhibits including the Ropes Course and animal feedings. 10:10 a.m. | March of the Little Penguins (Islands) | ON SCHEDULE | 10:20 a.m. | Islands Mammal Keeper Chat | ON SCHEDULE | 10:30 a.m. | Seal & Sea Lion Training Demonstration (Glacier Run) | ON SCHEDULE | 10:45 a.m. | Meerkat Keeper Chat | ON SCHEDULE | 11:30 a.m. | Bear Training Demonstration (Glacier Run) | ON SCHEDULE | 11:45 a.m. | Amur Tiger Keeper Chat (Tiger Taiga) | ON SCHEDULE | Noon | Macaw Keeper Chat (Islands Pavilion) | ON SCHEDULE | 12:15 p.m. | Komodo Dragon Keeper Chat Feeding Demo (Saturday Only) | ON SCHEDULE | 1:30 p.m. | Pelican Keeper Chat (Islands) | ON SCHEDULE | 1:45 p.m. | Elephant Keeper Chat | ON SCHEDULE | 2:00 p.m. | Seal & Sea Lion Training Demonstration (Glacier Run) | ON SCHEDULE | 2:15 p.m. | Gorilla Keeper Chat | ON SCHEDULE | 2:45 p.m. | Colobus Monkey Keeper Chat | ON SCHEDULE | 3:00 p.m. | Red Panda Keeper Chat (Coming Summer 2024) | ON SCHEDULE | 3:45 p.m. | Seal & Sea Lion Training Demonstration (Glacier Run) | ON SCHEDULE | 4:45 p.m. | Islands Mammal Keeper Chat | ON SCHEDULE |
These schedules are updated before the Zoo opens at 10 a.m. each morning and are subject to change without notice. Animal viewing is subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. |
FOOD & BEVERAGE LOCATIONS |
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African Outpost | Africa Zone | OPEN (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)* | Kentucky Canteen | Main Plaza | OPEN (9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)* | Snack Shack | Africa Zone | OPEN (10:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.)* | Bomassa Soft Serve | Africa Zone | OPEN (10:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.)* | Dippin’ Dots | Gorilla | OPEN (10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)* | Kooka Coolers | Australia Zone | OPEN (10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)* | Wild Burger | Australia Zone | OPEN (11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)* | Lakeside Smokehouse | Deck by MetaZoo | OPEN (10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)* | Dippin’ Dots | Australia Zone | OPEN (10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)* |
*Times may vary based on weather, staffing, maintenance, and attendance. |
AFRICAN OUTPOST RESTAURANT |
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Open Year-Round Located near the elephant exhibit. Take a break during your journey with a fantastic dining experience. Our delicious entrées include: new artisan flatbread pizzas, hand-breaded chicken tenders can be found among burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, as well as Kid’s Meals. You can also find a wide variety of snacks, side cups, beverages, hot chocolate and coffee. Visit Outpost on the Edge, our newly expanded deck area, which offers a unique view of the Colobus Crossing exhibit. Click here to order from African Outpost online! |
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