Please note that during warm weather, the animals are more active in the mornings when it is cooler. May we suggest an early start for your visit?
If you arrive at the Zoo later in the day, you may wish to go to the Plains Biome first to assure you have a chance to see all the animals of the African and Australian Plains before they go inside for the evening.
Please keep in mind that the Zoo is very busy toward the end of the school year (especially in the month of May) as schools take their field trips to the Zoo during weekdays. You may wish to plan for a weekend visit during this time.
During really hot weather, the Zoo has misting stations for visitors In the Forests and Plains Biomes, as well as the Enchanted Mill play area with water features for children. You may wish to bring a change of clothes for the children; they will get wet! Please take advantage of these opportunities to cool off!
In order to find a good seat for the daily dolphin shows, the Zoo recommends that visitors arrive 20 minutes before show time. So that everyone may enjoy the show free from distractions, visitors may not stand to view the show. When sitting in the bleachers directly in front of the performance pool, visitors should be prepared to get wet and properly secure camera equipment and other items that may be sensitive to water.
The best time for food service is a half-hour before and during the dolphin shows. The restaurants tend to become crowded right after the performance.
