The Zoo is open daily through 10/31/23. Hours and closed dates below.
Plan Your Trip
2023 Season Dates & Hours
March 31 - 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
Please Note
May 20: Zoo closes early for Eat and Drink
September 30: Zoo closed for Brew at the Zoo
October 20-22: Zoo open for Zoo Boo only
Plan Your Trip
2023 Season Dates & Hours
March 31 - 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
Please Note
May 20: Zoo closes early for Eat and Drink
September 30: Zoo closed for Brew at the Zoo
October 20-22: Zoo open for Zoo Boo only
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! 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, and the otters before returning to the station. Starting in 2024, the Zoo Train will also go in front of The Lodge and Andean bear habitat! All proceeds from the Potawatomi Zoo Train go toward furthering the Zoo's mission.
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.
Ticket Price: $3
Tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, or train ticket booth.
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.
Tickets are $3 each.
Tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, or train ticket booth.
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.
In spring and fall, Giraffe Feeding is 10:30 am to 11:30 am or 2 pm to 3 pm.
June 1 to August 31, Giraffe Feeding is 11 am - 1 pm or 4 pm to 6 pm.
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.
Ticket Price: $3 (equals 2 pieces of lettuce)
Tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, or train ticket booth.
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! 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, and the otters before returning to the station. Starting in 2024, the Zoo Train will also go in front of The Lodge and Andean bear habitat! All proceeds from the Potawatomi Zoo Train go toward furthering the Zoo's mission.
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.
Ticket Price: $3
Tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, or train ticket booth.
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.
Tickets are $3 each.
Tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, or train ticket booth.
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.
In spring and fall, Giraffe Feeding is 10:30 am to 11:30 am or 2 pm to 3 pm.
June 1 to August 31, Giraffe Feeding is 11 am - 1 pm or 4 pm to 6 pm.
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.
Ticket Price: $3 (equals 2 pieces of lettuce)
Tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, or train ticket booth.
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.