Hours
The Zoo is open every day, except Dec. 25.
Grounds Open: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; last admittance is at 3 p.m.
Exhibit Buildings Open: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (winter) / 6 p.m. (summer).
Please note: last entry to indoor exhibit buildings is 30 minutes before closing.
ZooLights Hours
ZooLights runs on select dates until Jan. 3, 2026. Entry requires a special ticket. Buy yours today.
5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mondays - Saturdays
5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sundays
Last entry 30 minutes before end of event.
Seasonal Information
Summer hours begin March 15: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; last admittance is at 5 p.m.
Winter hours begin Sept. 15: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; last admittance at 3 p.m.
Daily Animal Demos
Get a front-row seat to keepers working with animals in these daily demonstrations! Throughout the day, you can meet elephants, watch sloth bears slurp ants, see sea lions catch fish and more.