GUEST AMENITIES

Accessibility/Handicap

Strollers and Wheelchairs

Strollers and wheelchairs are available for a nominal fee. Please inquire at the Ticket Booth upon entering the Zoo.

ATM

There is an ATM located inside the Jungle Gift shop.

Food/Refreshments

Congo Cafe

The Congo Cafe is open for the 2010 season.  Along with the traditional favorites, we have expanded our menu to include fresh, made to order panini sandwiches, wraps and char-broiled hamburgers and chicken filet sandwiches.  We also offer milk and juice in addition to our many other beverages choices.  Give us a call to inquire about special meals for on grounds birthday parties and discounts for large groups dining at the zoo.  Visa and Mastercard accepted.  No checks.

Gift Shop

Jungle Gift Shop

Make your visit complete with a stop at the Jungle Gift Shop.  We offer everything from film, cameras, batteries, sunscreen, cuddly plush animals, toys and beautifully designed apparel.  Support on-going conservation efforts worldwide with a purchase of our fair trade items and expand your knowledge of the animal kingdom with our many books and field guides for all ages.  Open daily at 10 AM, weather permitting.  Visa and Master Card accepted, ATM and Dippin Dots.  Purchase your pony ride tickets here.  Rides begin on Memorial Day and run thru Labor Day, weather permitting.

Attractions/Rides

Zoo Train ($2.00 per ride, two and under free)
All Aboard! Grab your little ones and hop aboard the Zoo Train! Take a ride on a historic CP Huntington electric train takes zoogoers past our zoo pond, bison pen, South America, veterinary hospital and Australia. All proceeds from the train go directly toward building new exhibits or improving existing habitats at the zoo. Zoo train runs weekends only in October and closes after October 24th for the season.

Butterflies in Living Color! Open Memorial Day - Labor Day ($2.00 per admission, two and under free) Closed after Labor Day

Stroll through our full immersion butterfly exhibit and experience exotic butterflies from all over the world fly freely around you. For more information on this exhibit click here.

Pony Rides - open Memorial Day through Labor Day

Pony rides are available (weather permitting) daily in Zoo Farm. Rides cost just $3.

Petting Area - Closed after Labor Day

Come pet the goats in the goat yard (free). Zoo farm opens Memorial Day weekend and closes Labor Day. Alpaca and goats may be viewed in their yards during the entire Zoo season. Goat yard and Australia yard are open when an attendant is available.

Restrooms

Restrooms are handicapped accessible, equipped with changing stations and available in several locations throughout the Zoo.

First Aid

If you require assistance, please ask a Zoo employee to notify a manager.


 
 
 

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