The Zoo is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm starting March 28.

Zoo Luminate is April 22 – June 28, Wed.-Sun., 7-11 pm.

Plan Your Trip

*Admission › Buy

$16.00

General admission for people ages 15-61

$14.00

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.

2026 Season Dates & Hours

March 28 – May 31

10 am to 5 pm, last entry 4:30 pm

June 1 – August 31

10 am to 7 pm, last entry 6:30 pm

September 1 – November 29

10 am to 5 pm, last entry 4:30 pm
Closed Nov. 26

Please Note

January 3-March 22: Open weekends, 11am-4 pm for Winter Days
April 22-June 28: Open Wed-Sun, 7-11 pm, for Zoo Luminate
September 25: Closed for Brew at the Zoo
October 16-18 & 23-25: Open for Zoo Boo only
November 26: Closed for Thanksgiving Day

More

Zoo Map ›

Zoo Rules ›

WNDU Live Giraffe Cam ›

Animal Encounters ›

Field Trips ›

Accessibility & Inclusion ›

Birthday Parties ›

Plan Your Trip

*Admission › Buy

$16.00

General admission for people ages 15-61

$14.00

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.

2026 Season Dates & Hours

March 28 – May 31

10 am to 5 pm, last entry 4:30 pm

June 1 – August 31

10 am to 7 pm, last entry 6:30 pm

September 1 – November 29

10 am to 5 pm, last entry 4:30 pm
Closed Nov. 26

Please Note

January 3-March 22: Open weekends, 11am-4 pm for Winter Days
April 22-June 28: Open Wed-Sun, 7-11 pm, for Zoo Luminate
September 25: Closed for Brew at the Zoo
October 16-18 & 23-25: Open for Zoo Boo only
November 26: Closed for Thanksgiving Day

More

Zoo Map ›

Zoo Rules ›

WNDU Live Giraffe Cam ›

Animal Encounters ›

Field Trips ›

Accessibility & Inclusion ›

Birthday Parties ›

The Lodge is the Zoo’s newest concessions dining option. Located in the northwest corner of the Zoo, across from the bison, The Lodge has a full menu of sandwiches, personal pizza, drinks, salads, wraps, sides, and more. Don’t forget to check out the bar in The Lodge for canned and draft beverages, too!

The Lodge Menu

(As of April, 2025. Menu subject to change without notice)

There’s a little treat for everyone at the Farmhouse Cafe. Stop in to grab Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee, snacks on the Flamingo Deck, or an adult beverage from the bar facing the giraffe savanna.

The Monkey Bar is located on the Dragonfly Deck near the red panda habitat is currently closed.

The Otter Outpost, located by our North American River Otter habitat, is currently closed.

The Zoo often has other vendors on grounds like Kona Ice and Dippin’ Dots! Keep an eye out for these fun, different options!

Make your visit complete with a stop at the Zoo Gift Shop, located in the front entrance building. We offer everything from cameras, batteries, sunscreen, cuddly plush animals and toys to apparel and fair trade items. You can also find snacks and beverages in the Gift Shop for a quick on-the-go snack! Visa, MasterCard, and Debit accepted, with an ATM located inside for your convenience. Attraction Passes, vending machine drinks, and general information are also available in the Gift Shop!

The Lodge is the Zoo’s newest concessions dining option. Located in the northwest corner of the Zoo, across from the bison, The Lodge has a full menu of sandwiches, personal pizza, drinks, salads, wraps, sides, and more. Don’t forget to check out the bar in The Lodge for canned and draft beverages, too!

The Lodge Menu

(As of April, 2025. Menu subject to change without notice)

There’s a little treat for everyone at the Farmhouse Cafe. Stop in to grab Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee, snacks on the Flamingo Deck, or an adult beverage from the bar facing the giraffe savanna.

The Monkey Bar is located on the Dragonfly Deck near the red panda habitat is currently closed.

The Otter Outpost, located by our North American River Otter habitat, is currently closed.

The Zoo often has other vendors on grounds like Kona Ice and Dippin’ Dots! Keep an eye out for these fun, different options!

Make your visit complete with a stop at the Zoo Gift Shop, located in the front entrance building. We offer everything from cameras, batteries, sunscreen, cuddly plush animals and toys to apparel and fair trade items. You can also find snacks and beverages in the Gift Shop for a quick on-the-go snack! Visa, MasterCard, and Debit accepted, with an ATM located inside for your convenience. Attraction Passes, vending machine drinks, and general information are also available in the Gift Shop!

First Aid

First Aid

If you require assistance, please ask a Zoo employee to notify a manager immediately!

Restrooms

Restrooms

Restrooms are located in the main plaza, on the north side of the Tire Rack Education Center, by the Giraffe Visitor Center, and on the west side of the Alligator Deck. Restrooms are handicapped accessible and equipped with changing stations.

Nursing Room

Nursing Room

The Zoo’s nursing room is located inside the Learning Center, through the southernmost doors.

Sensory Inclusion

Sensory Inclusion

KultureCity sensory bags are available for checkout to guests with sensory processing needs. Available at admissions in the Zoo Entrance. There’s no cost, just leave an ID and return the bag when finished.

Single Stroller

$10

Single Stroller

Rent in the Gift Shop.

Double Stroller

$12

Double Stroller

Rent in the Gift Shop.

Safari Cart

$14

Safari Cart

Rent in the Gift Shop.

Mobility Scooter

$30

Mobility Scooter

Rent in the Gift Shop.
First come, first serve.

Standard wheelchairs are free!

*Ask Guest Services upon arrival. First come, first serve.

Attractions, Encounters, & More

Animal Encounters

Have a unique experience at the Zoo! Up close, feeding, or touch encounters with animals like our flamingos, capybaras & anteaters, Galapagos tortoises, North American river otters, and southern white rhino, are often available. Click the button below for more information.

Learn More

Experience the thrill of having one of the Zoo’s Masai giraffes eat a piece of lettuce directly from your hand! This is an experience guaranteed to delight any Zoo visitor. Giraffe feeding will take place on the giraffe deck or inside the giraffe barn during inclement weather. 

Giraffe feeding is currently available daily from 11 am to 1 hour before close.

Giraffe Feeding Ticket Price: $3 (equals 2 pieces of lettuce)

Attraction tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, train ticket booth, or giraffe feeding attendant. An attraction pass, equal to 15 rides or feedings, can be purchased at the Zoo for $35, a discounted rate from the single-ticket price.

Please remember, the giraffes have individual preferences and engage in feeding at will. Everyone must follow Zoo staff instructions. Although attraction tickets aren’t refundable, they can also be used on for the Potawatomi Express Train or Endangered Species Carousel. 

Hand feed one of the largest land animals in North America!

Bison feeding is available every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11 am through October 31.

Bison Feeding Ticket Price: $6 per person

Any age can participate. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult over 18. Each person who participates must have a ticket. Non-ticketed people or strollers can’t be in the encounter area but can wait on the other side of the fence.

Attraction tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, train ticket booth, or bison feeding attendant. An attraction pass, equal to 15 rides or feedings, can be purchased at the Zoo for $35, a discounted rate from the single-ticket price.

Get up close to your favorite barnyard buddies! Stop by our feed machines so our goats and donkeys can eat right out of your hand! Animals may be viewed during the entire Zoo season, and are a delight for children and adults of all ages! Just make sure you don’t feed them any outside food!

Zoo Farm Food Price: 1 token (equal to 50 cents) per handful of food

All aboard! Grab your little ones and hop aboard the Zoo Train! Our historic CP Huntington electric train takes zoo goers by the Zoo’s red pandas, our large pond and Monkey Islands, animals from North and South America, the kangaroos, the Zoo Hospital, the bobcats, the Andean bear, and the otters before returning to the station. All proceeds from the Potawatomi Zoo Train go toward furthering the Zoo’s mission.

The Zoo Train is scheduled to run from 10 am to 15 minutes before close. Daily operation is weather permitting.

A ticket is required for all riders over the age of 2. A ticket is not required for children 2 and under who are held on a lap.

Ticket Price: $3

Attraction tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, or train ticket booth. An attraction pass, equal to 15 rides or feedings, can be purchased at the Zoo for $35, a discounted rate from the single-ticket price.

Choose your favorite animal and take a spin on the Potawatomi Zoo Endangered Species Carousel! Our carousel features 18 unique, one-of-a-kind, exotic animals. Each animal is hand-crafted and hand-painted by skilled artisans. Carousel animals include many of the species found at the Potawatomi Zoo – including a zebra, lion, leopard, tortoise, and painted dog. Our carousel also includes rare and endangered species from around the world and one ADA-accessible chariot with seating for two. Proceeds from carousel rides support Potawatomi Zoo’s mission.

The carousel is scheduled to operate from 10 am until 15 minutes before close. Daily operation is weather permitting.

A ticket is required for all seated riders.

Ticket Price: $3

Attraction tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, or train ticket booth. An attraction pass, equal to 15 rides or feedings, can be purchased at the Zoo for $35, a discounted rate from the single-ticket price.

Attractions, Encounters, & More

Animal Encounters

Have a unique experience at the Zoo! Up close, feeding, or touch encounters with animals like our flamingos, capybaras & anteaters, Galapagos tortoises, North American river otters, and southern white rhino, are often available. Click the button below for more information.

Learn More

Experience the thrill of having one of the Zoo’s Masai giraffes eat a piece of lettuce directly from your hand! This is an experience guaranteed to delight any Zoo visitor. Giraffe feeding will take place on the giraffe deck or inside the giraffe barn during inclement weather. 

Giraffe feeding is currently available daily from 11 am to 1 hour before close.

Giraffe Feeding Ticket Price: $3 (equals 2 pieces of lettuce)

Attraction tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, train ticket booth, or giraffe feeding attendant. An attraction pass, equal to 15 rides or feedings, can be purchased at the Zoo for $35, a discounted rate from the single-ticket price.

Please remember, the giraffes have individual preferences and engage in feeding at will. Everyone must follow Zoo staff instructions. Although attraction tickets aren’t refundable, they can also be used on for the Potawatomi Express Train or Endangered Species Carousel. 

Hand feed one of the largest land animals in North America!

Bison feeding is available every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11 am through October 31.

Bison Feeding Ticket Price: $6 per person

Any age can participate. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult over 18. Each person who participates must have a ticket. Non-ticketed people or strollers can’t be in the encounter area but can wait on the other side of the fence.

Attraction tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, train ticket booth, or bison feeding attendant. An attraction pass, equal to 15 rides or feedings, can be purchased at the Zoo for $35, a discounted rate from the single-ticket price.

Get up close to your favorite barnyard buddies! Stop by our feed machines so our goats and donkeys can eat right out of your hand! Animals may be viewed during the entire Zoo season, and are a delight for children and adults of all ages! Just make sure you don’t feed them any outside food!

Zoo Farm Food Price: 1 token (equal to 50 cents) per handful of food

All aboard! Grab your little ones and hop aboard the Zoo Train! Our historic CP Huntington electric train takes zoo goers by the Zoo’s red pandas, our large pond and Monkey Islands, animals from North and South America, the kangaroos, the Zoo Hospital, the bobcats, the Andean bear, and the otters before returning to the station. All proceeds from the Potawatomi Zoo Train go toward furthering the Zoo’s mission.

The Zoo Train is scheduled to run from 10 am to 15 minutes before close. Daily operation is weather permitting.

A ticket is required for all riders over the age of 2. A ticket is not required for children 2 and under who are held on a lap.

Ticket Price: $3

Attraction tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, or train ticket booth. An attraction pass, equal to 15 rides or feedings, can be purchased at the Zoo for $35, a discounted rate from the single-ticket price.

Choose your favorite animal and take a spin on the Potawatomi Zoo Endangered Species Carousel! Our carousel features 18 unique, one-of-a-kind, exotic animals. Each animal is hand-crafted and hand-painted by skilled artisans. Carousel animals include many of the species found at the Potawatomi Zoo – including a zebra, lion, leopard, tortoise, and painted dog. Our carousel also includes rare and endangered species from around the world and one ADA-accessible chariot with seating for two. Proceeds from carousel rides support Potawatomi Zoo’s mission.

The carousel is scheduled to operate from 10 am until 15 minutes before close. Daily operation is weather permitting.

A ticket is required for all seated riders.

Ticket Price: $3

Attraction tickets can be purchased ONLINE HERE, or at the front entrance, gift shop, attractions booth, or train ticket booth. An attraction pass, equal to 15 rides or feedings, can be purchased at the Zoo for $35, a discounted rate from the single-ticket price.

Events at the Zoo

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Field Trips

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Birthday Parties

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