Zoo Hours & Admission Rates

Hours

Open every day of the year except Christmas Day, December 25

October 1 to April 30 — 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily

May 1 to September 30 — 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily

The zoo closes at 3:00 p.m. on July 9, 2010 for our annual Jungle Party fundraiser.

Please note: the carousel will be closed for yearly maintenance Jan. 19-Feb. 19

Transit and Parking information >>

For the safety of our animals and visitors, please do not bring roller skates, inline skates, Razor-type scooters, balloons, bicycles or Frisbees on zoo grounds. Outside food is allowed, but no BBQs or cooking equipment. 

Lost something while visiting?
Contact our Visitor Assistance Center at 206.548.2604 or email webkeeper@zoo.org

For information about the Rose Garden >>

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Rental equipment (strollers, wheelchairs) >>  

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 Admission Ticket Prices

(Visa, MasterCard, American Express, personal checks and cash accepted. Handstamps are available for in-out access, Valid on day of admission only.)

Admission discounts and coupons >>

Community Access program >>

Field Trip rates and information >>

Disability and Senior Discounts
There is a $2.00 discount from regular admission prices for persons with disabilities and senior citizens (65 years+).

  Group Rates >>
Groups of 20 or more people qualify for admission discounts.

Disability access and wheelchair rentals >>

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