Spring & Summer
April 17 – September 10
Open Monday – Sunday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
*Last entry/admission at 4 p.m
Fall & Winter
September 12 – October 29
Open Tuesday – Sunday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
*Last entry/admission at 4 p.m.
Free Admission Days*
September 12-15
September 19-22
September 26-29
October 3-6
October 10-13
October 17-20
October 24-27
*must pay parking
Every day starting at 4:00 PM, we begin shifting animals to the off-exhibit holding area for the evening. Weather, minor maintenance, or animal health issues may cause a change from day to day.
Pricing
Tickets pre-ordered online by 9 a.m. the day of your visit will be discounted, while tickets purchased in-person at the gate will cost a few dollars more.
Admission Prices
| At the gate, day of visit | Online in advance* | |
| Adults (ages 13-61) | $11.00 | $9.00 |
| Seniors (ages 62+) | $10.00 | $8.00 |
| Military (all active military personnel) | $8.00 | N/A |
| Children (ages 3-12) | $8.50 | $6.50 |
| Children (ages 2 and under) | FREE | FREE |
| Niabi Zoo members | FREE | FREE |
| Funbundle and Zooseum pass holders | FREE | FREE |
*Tickets online must be purchased by 9 a.m. the day of your visit.
Parking
Parking fees support continued education and conservation initiatives at the zoo.
| At the gate, day of visit | Online in advance* | |
| Per vehicle | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| Bus/RV | $15.00 | $12.00 |
| Niabi Zoo members | FREE | FREE |
| FunBundle members | FREE | FREE |
| Zooseum pass holders | Receives free admission, but must still purchase a parking pass. | Receives free admission, but must still purchase a parking pass. |
*Tickets online must be purchased by 9 a.m. the day of your visit.
Experiences
Hours and availability
may vary.
| Experience | At the gate, day of visit | Online in advance* (Membership**) |
| Train ride | $4.75 | $3.75 |
| Carousel ride | $4.50 | $3.50 |
| Guinea Pig feeding (weather dependent) | $5.00 | N/A |
| Koi pond feeding | $2/bag | $1/bag |
| Domestic animal feeding (closes @ 4pm) | $2/bag | $1/bag |
| Giraffe feeding (not available at this time) | $8.00 | N/A |
*Tickets online must be purchased by 9 a.m. the day of your visit.
**As a member, you can enjoy discounted experience prices whether you reserve online in advance or pay in-person on the same day.
Group Admission
Minimum of 20 people and groups MUST preregister 2 weeks in advance to receive discounted pricing.
NOTE: Any passes, including admission, carousel and train, without a marked expiration date will not be accepted and are not transferable. We apologize for the inconvenience.