2026
April 21 – October 25
Open Tuesday – Sunday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
*Last entry at 4 p.m.
We will be closed on Mondays, except for Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Extended Summer Hours
On the 3rd Thursday of each month, May through August, the zoo will remain open until 8 p.m. Last entry at 7 pm.
Free Admission Days*
September 15-18
September 22-25
September 29-October 2
October 6-9
October 13-16
October 20-23
*must pay for parking, rides, feed etc…
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 can be purchased upon arrival at Zoo admission gates.
Admission
| Adults (ages 13-61) | $11.00 |
| Seniors (ages 62+) | $10.00 |
| Military (all active & retired military personnel) | $10.00 |
| Children (ages 2-12) | $8.50 |
| Children (ages 1 and under) | FREE |
| Niabi Zoo members | FREE |
| Funbundle and Zooseum pass holders | FREE |
Please note that we cannot provide a separate entry line for members or online ticket holders. Guests will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you are a member, please have your membership card and ID ready.
Parking
Parking fees support the zoo’s continued education and conservation initiatives.
| Per vehicle | $5.00 |
| Bus/RV | $15.00 |
| Niabi Zoo members | FREE |
| FunBundle members | FREE |
| Zooseum pass holders | $5.00 |
Experiences
Hours and availability may vary.
|
Train ride (ADA accessible) Hours: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
$4.75 | Ages 2+ need a ticket |
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Carousel ride (ADA accessible) Hours: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
$4.50 | Every rider needs a ticket. One adult may stand beside a child at no charge |
| Koi pond feeding | $2 per bag |
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Domestic animal feeding Hours: 10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
$2 per bag | Last feed bag sale: 3:30 p.m. |
Join us at the zoo!
Purchase your tickets upon arrival at the Zoo Admission Booths
Group Admission
Minimum of 15 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.