Timed admission tickets must be reserved online in advance, including member admissions. All guests, including children under 2 years old, must be included in the reservation. Tickets are available up to 30 days in advance.
You may enter the zoo up to 60 minutes after your scheduled ticket time. If you arrive outside your time window, you may need to wait for the next available entry time. You are welcome to enjoy the zoo until we close.
Please note: Only tickets purchased at the link above are valid for entry. Be aware of ticketing scams and learn how to avoid them.
Train and carousel rides
Carousel and train tickets are available on the day of your visit at the train and carousel ticket booths.
Train and carousel open at 10:30 a.m. daily.
Visit our help center for additional information and FAQ.
Member tickets
Each named member, child, infant or guest must have their own ticket. All named members must show a photo identification along with their ticket when entering the zoo (membership cards are not required at entry).
All children and guests must arrive with a named member. Additional guests may not be substituted for named members.
New member benefit: Visit after 2 p.m. without a reservation. Show your digital membership card and photo ID at the gate after 2 p.m. and up to 90 minutes before the zoo closes.
Seasonal hours
March 9 to May 24
Open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(last entry 4 p.m.)
May 25 to September 2
Open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(last entry 5 p.m.)
Summer early closure notice: The zoo will close at 4 p.m. on June 29 and Fridays from June 21 to August 23.
September 3 to September 29
Open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(last entry 4 p.m.)
September 30 to November 2
Open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(last entry 3 p.m.)
