Hours and Admission Admission is always FREE!
*Early Closings and Late Opening January 19-20, 2009: The Zoo will close early. Buildings will close at 4 p.m., and the grounds will close at 5 p.m. See details about inauguration weekend. March 14, 2009: The Zoo will open late for Cockadoodle Zoo, our annual member-appreciation event. May 14 and June 12, 2009: The Zoo will close early for ZooFari and Guppy Gala. October 22-25, 2009: The Zoo will close early for Boo at the Zoo. December 2008 (dates TBD): The Zoo will close early for ZooLights. ** The last admission to buildings is 15 minutes before closing time. Educational Activities Activity Sheets: Print and Bring to the Zoo |
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