Maximize your Zoo visit with hands-on, interactive activities that the whole family can enjoy! To participate in Zoo rides and attractions, a reloadable Explore More Card is required; cash is not accepted. Purchase your Explore More Card* at the ticket booth or one of several convenient locations throughout the Zoo. For year-round savings on rides and attractions, consider our Explorer memberships.
*$1=1 Explore More Credit (EC).*
Climb Aboard the Spots & Stripes Railroad
- 10:00am – 4:45pm daily.
- 2 EC* per ride.
Conquer the Sky-High Safari
- 10:00am – 4:00pm daily.
- 7 EC* per climb for general public; 5 EC* Individual and Family-level members; and 3 EC* Explorer, Patron, and Gold-level members.
- Min. 48" tall w/out parental supervision; max. 300 lbs.; Appropriate shoes required to climb; no flip-flops or open-heeled shoes.
Feed the Giraffes at Giraffe Overlook
- 10:00am – 1:30pm daily (or until giraffes have eaten their daily allotment).
- 2 EC* per scoop of lettuce.
Feed the Lorikeets at Koala Knockabout
- 9:00am – 4:30pm daily.
- 2 EC* per cup of nectar.
Mingle with Some Roos in the Kangaroo Walkabout
- 10:00am – 4:00pm daily.
- Free with admission.
Ride the Ponies at Riverbanks Farm
- 10:00am – 3:00pm daily.
- 5 EC* per ride.
- Min. 36" tall, max. 56" tall.
In order to make room for a bigger, better barnyard, pony rides no longer will be offered after December 31, 2018.
Scale the Wild Adventures Rock Wall
- 10:00am – 4:30pm daily.
- 3 EC* per climb.
- Min. 45 lbs., max. 250 lbs. Climbers must also fit securely in a harness.
Take a Spin on the Endangered Species Carousel
- 9:00am – 4:45pm daily.
- 2 EC* per ride.
Attraction dates and times may vary and are subject to early closing due to weather. Current schedules may be confirmed at any ticket booth.