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TICKETS

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Buy online to save time at the zoo and avoid lines!

Full-priced General Admission Tickets purchased 4 or more days in advance receive a 10% discount. (Restrictions apply: May not be combined with Kid at Heart dates or Military Discounts.)

For information about disability accommodations and other safety protocols, see the Guest FAQ.

Discount for Persons with Disabilities
$2 off regular admission, 1:1 aides are complimentary.
Learn more about accessibility at the zoo

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HOURS

Hours During WildLanterns

Hours

November 14, 2025 – January 18, 2026

Open Daily

9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.*

*Open 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. when WildLanterns is closed.
Learn more about WildLanterns closure dates.

January 19 – April 30, 2026

Open Daily

9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The zoo is open daily except Christmas Day, December 25.

Parking

Parking fees do not apply for any vehicle displaying a valid disabled parking placard, in any WPZ parking space.

Parking Rates

Lion Lot, Penguin Lot and Otter Lot

$10 for first 2 hours; $2 each additional hour (+ taxes and fees)
$14.00 maximum daily rate

Flamingo Lot and Bear Lot

$8 for first 2 hours; $3 each additional hour (+ taxes and fees)
$12.00 maximum daily rate

Find out more about getting to the zoo

Notes to Visitors

Exhibits are open, and there are dining and shopping experiences to enjoy and restrooms available for your convenience.

Temporary Closures

No closures at this time.

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Please respect other guests at the zoo as well as zoo animals and staff:

  • The zoo is a non-smoking facility
  • For the safety of our animals, no pets—except for service animals—are allowed on zoo grounds. See the service animal guidelines
  • Stay on marked paths and areas.
  • Do not throw food or objects into exhibits.
  • Do not tap on glass or otherwise stress the animals.
  • Be quiet near exhibits.
  • Use recycling, compost and trash containers throughout the zoo.
  • For the safety of our animals and visitors, please: No balloons, barbecues, balls, weapons, radios, skates, skateboards, bicycles, flying discs, scooters, drones, straws, lids or alcohol.
  • Guests who become separated from their party can seek assistance from Guest Services or any team members identified by Woodland Park Zoo name tags. We recommend that all groups decide on a meeting place, in the event they get separated.
  • All youth ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult or legal guardian throughout their visit. Some experiences may require adult supervision.
  • Proper attire, including shirts and shoes, must always be worn while on zoo grounds.
  • Costumes or disguises that conceal identity are not permitted for all guests ages 13 and up.
  • All guests ages 13 and up wearing costumes and being accompanied by a child or children under the age of 13 are permitted on zoo grounds to participate in appropriate zoo-sponsored events during which costumes traditionally are worn (e.g. Pumpkin Bash) with the exception that the face of any person in costume age 13 or older must be entirely visible and cannot be concealed in any manner by a costume or disguise.