Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
Welcome to America's Teaching Zoo!
Our phone system & internet will be down on Sunday, March 26th.
We are still open normal hours & activities. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Zoo Hours:
Saturday & Sunday 11:00am to 4:30pm
Last Ticket sales at 3:45pm
Current Guidelines for Visiting the Zoo
- Face coverings are optional in both indoor and outdoor spaces. We strongly encourage you to not visit if you feel ill. We will honor tickets bought for another day.
- The zoo is currently not accepting cash – credit or debit card transactions only.
Admissions
America's Teaching Zoo Prices
General admission: $10
Senior admission 65+: $8
Children ages 3-12: $8
Children ages 0-2: Free
Members: Free
Spring Spectacular 2023
March 18th & 19th
March 25th & 26th
Admission Prices are the same as Weekend Admission
We are open 10am - 5pm on these select weekends.
More to see as we make the Zoo Spectacular!
Become a member today to enjoy free general admission for a whole year and discount pricing on Special Events!
Attractions & Programs
12pm & 2:30pm - Wildlife Presentation
Each educational program features a variety of animals. Animals are different in 12:00pm & 2:30pm shows. Located in the Wildlife Theater.
1:30pm - Training Demonstration
Our training demonstrations highlight the close working relationship our students have with the animals in their care. Located at the Wildlife Theater.
3:30pm - Ira Feeding Demonstration
Watch as our student animal care staff demonstrate how we feed, train and safely care for Ira our Male African Lion Located down before Primate Gardens.
3:45pm - Large Carnivore Feeding
Watch as our student animal care staff demonstrate how we feed, train and safely care for some of our other largest carnivores. Located in the Carnivores area.
4:00pm - Alligator Feeding Demonstration
Watch as our student animal care staff demonstrate how we feed, train and safely care for Happy our Alligator.
Animal Meet & Greets - Times Vary
You never know when you may catch an animal out and about with it's student animal trainers. Come eye to eye and learn about some of our animal ambassadors. Located at Exploration Stations.
Clarence the Galapagos Tortoise
100 years old and weighing up to 500 pounds, Galapagos Tortoises are some of the largest in the World! Clarence is not to be missed. You can find him munching on a snack or snoozing in the sun! Due to current construction, some access is restricted.
Ira's Kingdom
Our male African Lion, Ira, is King of the Campus has a new kingdom to reign over. After years of fundraising we are excited to have opened a new enclosure for Ira and move one step forward with improvements from our Master Plan. Located down before Primate Gardens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Directions
Take 118 freeway west, exit at Collins Drive, turn right. Proceed straight ahead on Collins Drive and continue up hill. Turn right into parking areas.
Map of the Zoo
