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Ticket Pricing
Adult (18+):
$39.95+
Child/Youth (3-17):
$29.95+
Children under 3 years old are free.
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October 1 - May 31
8:00am – 5:00pm
Last admission at 4:00pm
June 1 - September 30
7:00am – 1:30pm
Last admission at 12:30pm
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Zoo News
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