The Zoo is currently closed for regular admission. 

Visit The Gift of Lights Nov. 28 – Dec. 28 (click for dates and hours).

*Admission › Buy

$14.00

General admission for adults and children 15-61

$12.00

General admission for children 3-14 and adults 62+

FREE

General admission for Zoo Members & children 2 yrs and under

Please note: The Potawatomi Zoo does not participate in Museums For All.

*Attraction Tickets › Buy

$3.00 each

Good for train, carousel, giraffe, or bison feeding.

*Non-refundable. Valid within year of purchase. Not valid on special event/blackout days.

Plan Your Trip ›

Zoo Memberships →

Animal Encounters→

Shop and Dine →

Field Trips →

Zoo Map →

Zoo Rules→

Education ›

Kids’ Camps →

Kids’ Classes →

Zoo Snooze→

Adult Class →

Events ›

Zoo Calendar →

Birthday Parties →

Special Events →

Holiday Gift Shop →

2025 Zoo Season: March 28 – November 23

Regular Hours: March 28-June 1; September 1-October 31

10 am – 5 pm (last entry 4:30 pm)

Summer Hours: June 2 – August 31

10 am – 8 pm (last entry 7:30 pm)

November Hours: November 1-23

10 am – 4 pm (last entry 3:30 pm)

Special Hours

September 27 (Zoo closed for Brew at the Zoo)

October 17-19 and 24-26 (Zoo closed for Zoo Boo)

2025 Gift of Lights is November 28 through December 28, Fridays through Sundays, starting at 5 pm.

2026 Winter Days are every weekend from January 3 through March 15, 11 am – 4 pm.

The Train and Carousel close 15 minutes before Zoo closes.

Giraffe feeding is 11 am to 1 hour before close daily. It will be in the Giraffe Barn in inclement weather. Subject to change or cancellation without notice.

The Gift Shop is open during Zoo hours.

Zoo Concessions are open during Zoo hours but may close due to weather or attendance.

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Zoo Crew

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Zoo News

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2025 Zoo Season

Open 3/28 – 11/23

Regular Hours: March 28-June 1;
September 1-October 31

10 am – 5 pm (last entry 4:30 pm)

Summer Hours: June 2 – August 31

10 am – 8 pm (last entry 7:30 pm)

November Hours: November 1-23

10 am – 4 pm (last entry 3:30 pm)

September 27 (Zoo closed for Brew at the Zoo)

October 17-19 and 24-26 (Zoo closed for Zoo Boo)

2025 Gift of Lights is November 28 through December 28, Fridays through Sundays, starting at 5 pm.

2026 Winter Days are every weekend from January 3 through March 15, 11 am – 4 pm.

The Train and Carousel close 15 minutes before Zoo closes.

Giraffe feeding is 11 am to 1 hour before close daily. It will be in the Giraffe Barn in inclement weather. Subject to change or cancellation without notice.

The Gift Shop is open during Zoo hours.

Zoo Concessions are open during Zoo hours but may close due to weather or attendance.

*Admission › Buy

$14.00

General admission for adults and children 15-61

$12.00

General admission for children 3-14 and adults 62+

FREE

General admission for Zoo Members & children 2 yrs and under

Please note: The Potawatomi Zoo does not participate in Museums For All.

*Attraction Tickets › Buy

$3.00 each

Good for train, carousel, giraffe, or bison feeding.

*Non-refundable. Valid within year of purchase. Not valid on special event/blackout days.

Plan Your Trip ›

Zoo Memberships →

Animal Encounters→

Shop and Dine →

Field Trips →

Zoo Map →

Zoo Rules→

Education ›

Kids’ Camps →

Kids’ Classes →

Zoo Snooze→

Adult Class →

Events ›

Zoo Calendar →

Birthday Parties →

Special Events →

Holiday Gift Shop →

Support The Zoo

Donate Now >

Zoo Crew

Work at the Zoo >

Zoo Events

See All Events >

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Upcoming Events

Crafting With The Creatures 2025

December 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Gift of Lights 2025

December 12 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Gift of Lights 2025

December 13 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Gift of Lights 2025

December 14 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Upcoming Events

Crafting With The Creatures 2025

December 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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