The Zoo is only open Friday through Sunday, Nov. 29 – Dec. 22, starting at 5 pm for the Gift of Lights.

Plan Your Trip

*Admission › Buy

$14.00

For adults and children 15-61

$12.00

For children 3-14 and adults 62+

FREE

For Zoo Members & children 2 yrs and under

*Attraction Tickets › Buy

$3.00 each

Good for train, carousel, or giraffe feeding (when available).

*Non-refundable. Valid within year of purchase. Not valid on special event/blackout days.

2024 Season Dates & Hours

March 29 – May 31

10 am to 5 pm, last entry 4:30 pm

June 1 – August 31

10 am to 8 pm, last entry 7:30 pm

September 1 – October 31

10 am to 5 pm, last entry 4:30 pm

November 1 – November 24

10 am to 4 pm, last entry 3:30 pm

Please Note

June 8: Zoo closes at 1 pm for Eat and Drink
July 4: Zoo closes at 6 pm for the holiday.
July 14: (Zoo closes at 5 pm)
July 16: (Zoo closes at 5 pm)
August 11: (Zoo closes at 5 pm)
August 20: (Zoo closes at 5 pm)
September 21: Zoo closed for Brew at the Zoo
October 18-20: Zoo open for Zoo Boo only

More

Zoo Map ›

Zoo Rules ›

Animal Encounters ›

Field Trips ›

Accessibility & Inclusion ›

Winter Days! ›

Birthday Parties ›

Plan Your Trip

*Admission › Buy

$14.00

For adults and children 15-61

$12.00

For children 3-14 and adults 62+

FREE

For Zoo Members & children 2 yrs and under

*Attraction Tickets › Buy

$3.00 each

Good for train, carousel, or giraffe feeding (when available).

*Non-refundable. Valid within year of purchase. Not valid on special event/blackout days.

2024 Season Dates & Hours

March 29 – May 31

10 am to 5 pm, last entry 4:30 pm

June 1 – August 31

10 am to 8 pm, last entry 7:30 pm

September 1 – October 31

10 am to 5 pm, last entry 4:30 pm

November 1 – November 24

10 am to 4 pm, last entry 3:30 pm

Please Note

June 8: Zoo closes at 1 pm for Eat and Drink
July 4: Zoo closes at 6 pm for the holiday.
July 14: (Zoo closes at 5 pm)
July 16: (Zoo closes at 5 pm)
August 11: (Zoo closes at 5 pm)
August 20: (Zoo closes at 5 pm)
September 21: Zoo closed for Brew at the Zoo
October 18-20: Zoo open for Zoo Boo only

More

Zoo Map ›

Zoo Rules ›

Animal Encounters ›

Field Trips ›

Accessibility & Inclusion ›

Winter Days! ›

Birthday Parties ›

The Lodge is the Zoo’s newest concessions dining option. Located in the northwest corner of the Zoo, across from the bison, The Lodge has a full menu of sandwiches, personal pizza, drinks, salads, wraps, sides, and more. Don’t forget to check out the bar in The Lodge for canned and draft beverages, too!

Download The Lodge menu HERE (as of April 2024)

Bring us your appetite and we’ll get you back on your safari in no time. Pick up snacks like chips and popcorn, or grab one of our salads or wraps. We even have alcoholic drinks for adults, and Pepsi products for everyone.

The Monkey Bar is located on the Dragonfly Deck near the red panda habitat. The Monkey Bar is open for select events. No children under 21 are allowed in the fenced bar area.

The Otter Outpost, located by our North American River Otter habitat, will be open for select events. No children under 21 are allowed in the marked bar area.

The Zoo often has other vendors on grounds like Kona Ice or Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee truck. Keep an eye out for these fun, different options!

Make your visit complete with a stop at the Zoo Gift Shop, 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!

The Lodge is the Zoo’s newest concessions dining option. Located in the northwest corner of the Zoo, across from the bison, The Lodge has a full menu of sandwiches, personal pizza, drinks, salads, wraps, sides, and more. Don’t forget to check out the bar in The Lodge for canned and draft beverages, too!

Download The Lodge menu HERE (as of April 2024)

Bring us your appetite and we’ll get you back on your safari in no time. Pick up snacks like chips and popcorn, or grab one of our salads or wraps. We even have alcoholic drinks for adults, and Pepsi products for everyone.

The Monkey Bar is located on the Dragonfly Deck near the red panda habitat. The Monkey Bar is open for select events. No children under 21 are allowed in the fenced bar area.

The Otter Outpost, located by our North American River Otter habitat, will be open for select events. No children under 21 are allowed in the marked bar area.

The Zoo often has other vendors on grounds like Kona Ice or Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee truck. Keep an eye out for these fun, different options!

Make your visit complete with a stop at the Zoo Gift Shop, 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!

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

Available at the booth next to the Zoo Entrance.
First come, first serve.

Standard wheelchairs are free!

*See Guest Services Upon Arrival

Attractions, Encounters, & More

Animal Encounters

Have a unique experience at the Zoo! Up close, feeding, or touch encounters with animals like our flamingos, okapi, Galapagos tortoises, North American river otters and southern white rhino, are often available. Click the button below for more information.

Animal encounters will take place rain or shine.

Learn More

Experience the thrill of having one of the Zoo’s Masai giraffes eat a piece of lettuce directly from your hand! This is an experience guaranteed to delight any Zoo visitor. Giraffe feeding will take place on the giraffe deck or inside the giraffe barn during inclement weather. 

Giraffe feeding is currently available daily Monday – Thursday, 11-3:30 and Friday – Sunday, 10:30 – 4 (weather permitting).

Ticket Price: $3 (equals 2 pieces of lettuce)

Attraction tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, train ticket booth, or giraffe feeding attendant. An attraction pass, equal to 15 rides or feedings, can be purchased at the Zoo for $35, a discounted rate from the single-ticket price.

Please remember, the giraffes have individual preferences and engage in feeding at will. Everyone must follow Zoo staff instructions. Although attraction tickets aren’t refundable, they can also be used on for the Potawatomi Express Train or Endangered Species Carousel. 

From June 1-August 31, bison feeding is available every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 am and 6 pm to anyone who wants to participate. 

Ticket Price: $6 per person, or you can use 2 attraction tickets or 2 punches on an Attraction Pass

Any age can participate. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult over 18. Each person who participates must have a ticket. Non-ticketed people or strollers can’t be in the encounter area but can wait on the other side of the fence.

Attraction tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, train ticket booth, or bison feeding attendant. An attraction pass, equal to 15 rides or feedings, can be purchased at the Zoo for $35, a discounted rate from the single-ticket price.

Meet Masamba, our southern white rhino, up close! You can touch him and take pictures with him during this meet & greet.

Rhino meet & greets are at 12:30 pm Saturdays and Sundays through September 30!

Ticket Price: $20 per person

Tickets can be purchased at the entrance or from the rhino feeding attendant.

Age Restrictions: This Animal Encounter is for people ages 6 and up. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult over 18. Each person who enters the Animal Encounter area must have a ticket. Non-ticketed people or strollers can’t be in the encounter area but can wait on the Rhino Deck.

 

Get up close to your favorite barnyard buddies! Stop by our feed machines so our goats and donkeys can eat right out of your hand! Animals may be viewed during the entire Zoo season, and are a delight for children and adults of all ages! Just make sure you don’t feed them any outside food!

Zoo Farm Food Price: 1 token (equal to 50 cents) per handful of food

All aboard! Grab your little ones and hop aboard the Zoo Train! Our historic CP Huntington electric train takes zoo goers by the Zoo’s red pandas, our large pond and Monkey Islands, animals from North and South America, the kangaroos, the Zoo Hospital, the bobcats, the Andean bear, and the otters before returning to the station. All proceeds from the Potawatomi Zoo Train go toward furthering the Zoo’s mission.

Ticket Price: $3

The Zoo Train is scheduled to run from 10:00 am to the last ride 15 minutes before close. Daily operation is weather permitting!

A ticket is required for all riders over the age of 2. A ticket is not required for children 2 and under who are held on a lap.

Attraction tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, or train ticket booth. An attraction pass, equal to 15 rides or feedings, can be purchased at the Zoo for $35, a discounted rate from the single-ticket price.

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.

The carousel is scheduled to be open from 10:00 a.m. until the last ride 15 minutes before closing. Proceeds from carousel rides support Potawatomi Zoo’s mission. Daily operation is weather permitting!

A ticket is required for all seated riders.

Ticket Price: $3

Attraction tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, or train ticket booth. An attraction pass, equal to 15 rides or feedings, can be purchased at the Zoo for $35, a discounted rate from the single-ticket price.

Attractions, Encounters, & More

Animal Encounters

Have a unique experience at the Zoo! Up close, feeding, or touch encounters with animals like our flamingos, okapi, Galapagos tortoises, North American river otters and southern white rhino, are often available. Click the button below for more information.

Animal encounters will take place rain or shine.

Learn More

Experience the thrill of having one of the Zoo’s Masai giraffes eat a piece of lettuce directly from your hand! This is an experience guaranteed to delight any Zoo visitor. Giraffe feeding will take place on the giraffe deck or inside the giraffe barn during inclement weather. 

Giraffe feeding is currently available daily Monday – Thursday, 11-3:30 and Friday – Sunday, 10:30 – 4 (weather permitting).

Ticket Price: $3 (equals 2 pieces of lettuce)

Attraction tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, train ticket booth, or giraffe feeding attendant. An attraction pass, equal to 15 rides or feedings, can be purchased at the Zoo for $35, a discounted rate from the single-ticket price.

Please remember, the giraffes have individual preferences and engage in feeding at will. Everyone must follow Zoo staff instructions. Although attraction tickets aren’t refundable, they can also be used on for the Potawatomi Express Train or Endangered Species Carousel. 

From June 1-August 31, bison feeding is available every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 am and 6 pm to anyone who wants to participate. 

Ticket Price: $6 per person, or you can use 2 attraction tickets or 2 punches on an Attraction Pass

Any age can participate. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult over 18. Each person who participates must have a ticket. Non-ticketed people or strollers can’t be in the encounter area but can wait on the other side of the fence.

Attraction tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, train ticket booth, or bison feeding attendant. An attraction pass, equal to 15 rides or feedings, can be purchased at the Zoo for $35, a discounted rate from the single-ticket price.

Meet Masamba, our southern white rhino, up close! You can touch him and take pictures with him during this meet & greet.

Rhino meet & greets are at 12:30 pm Saturdays and Sundays through September 30!

Ticket Price: $20 per person

Tickets can be purchased at the entrance or from the rhino feeding attendant.

Age Restrictions: This Animal Encounter is for people ages 6 and up. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult over 18. Each person who enters the Animal Encounter area must have a ticket. Non-ticketed people or strollers can’t be in the encounter area but can wait on the Rhino Deck.

 

Get up close to your favorite barnyard buddies! Stop by our feed machines so our goats and donkeys can eat right out of your hand! Animals may be viewed during the entire Zoo season, and are a delight for children and adults of all ages! Just make sure you don’t feed them any outside food!

Zoo Farm Food Price: 1 token (equal to 50 cents) per handful of food

All aboard! Grab your little ones and hop aboard the Zoo Train! Our historic CP Huntington electric train takes zoo goers by the Zoo’s red pandas, our large pond and Monkey Islands, animals from North and South America, the kangaroos, the Zoo Hospital, the bobcats, the Andean bear, and the otters before returning to the station. All proceeds from the Potawatomi Zoo Train go toward furthering the Zoo’s mission.

Ticket Price: $3

The Zoo Train is scheduled to run from 10:00 am to the last ride 15 minutes before close. Daily operation is weather permitting!

A ticket is required for all riders over the age of 2. A ticket is not required for children 2 and under who are held on a lap.

Attraction tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, or train ticket booth. An attraction pass, equal to 15 rides or feedings, can be purchased at the Zoo for $35, a discounted rate from the single-ticket price.

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.

The carousel is scheduled to be open from 10:00 a.m. until the last ride 15 minutes before closing. Proceeds from carousel rides support Potawatomi Zoo’s mission. Daily operation is weather permitting!

A ticket is required for all seated riders.

Ticket Price: $3

Attraction tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, or train ticket booth. An attraction pass, equal to 15 rides or feedings, can be purchased at the Zoo for $35, a discounted rate from the single-ticket price.

Events at the Zoo

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Field Trips

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Birthday Parties

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