Plan Your Trip
2022 Season
April 1 – October 31
Spring/Fall Hours:
(10 am to 5 pm, last entry 4:30 pm)
June 1 – August 31:
(10 am to 8 pm, last entry 7:30 pm)
Special Hours
The Giraffe Visitor Center closes at 4 pm daily.
May 21 (Zoo closes at 1 pm for Eat & Drink)
September 24 (closed for Brew at the Zoo)
October 21-23 (closed for Zoo Boo)
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Plan Your Trip
2022 Season
June 19 – November 30
Spring/Fall Hours:
(10 am to 5 pm, last entry 4:30 pm)
June 1 – August 31:
(10 am to 8 pm, last entry 7:30 pm)
Special Hours
The Giraffe Visitor Center closes at 4 pm daily.
May 21 (Zoo closes at 1 pm for Eat & Drink)
September 24 (closed for Brew at the Zoo)
October 21-23 (closed for Zoo Boo)
Bring us your appetite and we'll get you back on your safari in no time. Feast like a beast with hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, chicken strips, salads, wraps, popcorn and more. Pepsi products available Zoo-wide.
Open seasonally, the Round Barn Bar is located on the Dragonfly Deck near the red panda habitat. The Round Barn Bar exclusively sells Round Barn beers on tap, as well as State Fair mini donuts, water, and other snacks. General information is also available at this location. No children under 21 are allowed in the fenced bar area.
The Otter Outpost, located by our North American River Otter habitat, has cool drinks, adult beverages, State Farm Mini Donuts, and other snacks. General information is also available here. No children under 21 are allowed in the marked bar area.
Take a break and visit our Chill Zone Ice Cream Station located in front of the Red Barn. The Chill Zone serves up delicious, refreshing, hand-dipped Hershey’s Ice Cream!
Make your visit complete with a stop at the Zoo Gift Shop, now located in the front entrance building. We offer everything from cameras, batteries, sunscreen, cuddly plush animals and toys to apparel and fair trade items. You can also find snacks and beverages in the Gift Shop for a quick on-the-go snack! Visa, MasterCard, and Debit accepted, with an ATM located inside for your convenience. Attraction Passes, vending machine drinks, and general information are also available in the Gift Shop!
Due to COVID-19 safety guidelines, masks are recommended in the gift shop.Bring us your appetite and we'll get you back on your safari in no time. Feast like a beast with hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, chicken strips, salads, wraps, popcorn and more. Pepsi products available Zoo-wide.
Open seasonally, the Round Barn Bar is located on the Dragonfly Deck near the red panda habitat. The Round Barn Bar exclusively sells Round Barn beers on tap, as well as State Fair mini donuts, water, and other snacks. General information is also available at this location. No children under 21 are allowed in the fenced bar area.The Otter Outpost, located by our North American River Otter habitat, has cool drinks, adult beverages, State Farm Mini Donuts, and other snacks. General information is also available here. No children under 21 are allowed in the marked bar area.Take a break and visit our Chill Zone Ice Cream Station located in front of the Red Barn. The Chill Zone serves up delicious, refreshing, hand-dipped Hershey’s Ice Cream!
Make your visit complete with a stop at the Zoo Gift Shop, now located in the front entrance building. We offer everything from cameras, batteries, sunscreen, cuddly plush animals and toys to apparel and fair trade items. You can also find snacks and beverages in the Gift Shop for a quick on-the-go snack! Visa, MasterCard, and Debit accepted, with an ATM located inside for your convenience. Attraction Passes, vending machine drinks, and general information are also available in the Gift Shop!
Due to COVID-19 safety guidelines, masks are recommended in the gift shop.
First Aid
First Aid
If you require assistance, please ask a Zoo employee to notify a manager immediately!
Restrooms
Restrooms
Restrooms are located in the main plaza, on the north side of the Tire Rack Education Center, by the Giraffe Visitor Center, and on the west side of the Alligator Deck. Restrooms are handicapped accessible and equipped with changing stations.
Nursing Room
Nursing Room
The Zoo’s nursing room is located inside the Learning Center, through the southernmost doors.
Sensory Inclusion
Sensory Inclusion
KultureCity sensory bags are available for checkout to guests with sensory processing needs. Available at the booth next to the Zoo Entrance. There’s no cost, just leave an ID and return the bag when finished.
Single Stroller
$6.00
Single Stroller
Available at the booth next to the Zoo Entrance.
Safari Cart
$7.00
Safari Cart
Available at the booth next to the Zoo Entrance.
Double Stroller
$8.00
Double Stroller
Available at the booth next to the Zoo Entrance.
Electric Wheelchair
$25.00
Electric Wheelchair
One available at the booth next to the Zoo Entrance.
Standard wheelchairs are free!
*See Guest Services Upon Arrival
Attractions, Encounters, & More
All aboard! Grab your little ones and hop aboard the Zoo Train! Take a ride on a historic CP Huntington electric train that takes zoo goers by our Zoo Pond, South & North America Exhibit, the Zoo Veterinary Hospital, Otter Exhibit, and Australia Exhibit. All proceeds from the Potawatomi Zoo Train go directly toward building new exhibits or improving existing habitats at the Zoo. Daily operation is weather permitting.
Ticket Price: $3
A ticket is required for all riders over the age of 2.
Choose your favorite animal and take a spin on the Potawatomi Zoo Endangered Species Carousel! Our carousel features 18 unique, one-of-a-kind, exotic animals. Each animal is hand-crafted and hand-painted by skilled artisans. Carousel animals include many of the species found at the Potawatomi Zoo - including a zebra, lion, leopard, tortoise, and painted dog. Our carousel also includes rare and endangered species from around the world and one ADA-accessible chariot with seating for two. Each animal comes with a message of conservation. The carousel is open from 10:00 a.m. until the last ride at 4:45 p.m. Proceeds from carousel rides support Potawatomi Zoo’s mission. Daily operation is weather permitting!
Ticket Price: $3
A ticket is required for all seated riders.
Have a unique experience at the Zoo! Animal encounters like bison feeding will be available soon. Click the button below for more information.
Masks are required at all animal encounters.
Animal encounters will take place rain or shine. Tickets are not transferable to a different session.
Attractions, Encounters, & More
All aboard! Grab your little ones and hop aboard the Zoo Train! Take a ride on a historic CP Huntington electric train that takes zoo goers by our Zoo Pond, South & North America Exhibit, the Zoo Veterinary Hospital, Otter Exhibit, and Australia Exhibit. All proceeds from the Potawatomi Zoo Train go directly toward building new exhibits or improving existing habitats at the Zoo. Daily operation is weather permitting.
Ticket Price: $3
A ticket is required for all riders over the age of 2.
Choose your favorite animal and take a spin on the Potawatomi Zoo Endangered Species Carousel! Our carousel features 18 unique, one-of-a-kind, exotic animals. Each animal is hand-crafted and hand-painted by skilled artisans. Carousel animals include many of the species found at the Potawatomi Zoo - including a zebra, lion, leopard, tortoise, and painted dog. Our carousel also includes rare and endangered species from around the world and one ADA-accessible chariot with seating for two. Each animal comes with a message of conservation. The carousel is open from 10:00 a.m. until the last ride at 4:45 p.m. Proceeds from carousel rides support Potawatomi Zoo’s mission. Daily operation is weather permitting!
Ticket Price: $3
A ticket is required for all seated riders.
Have a unique experience at the Zoo! Animal encounters like bison feeding will be available soon. Click the button below for more information.
Masks are required at all animal encounters.
Animal encounters will take place rain or shine. Tickets are not transferable to a different session.