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Rides and Attractions

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).*

ALL NEW Tiny Trailblazers Adventure

9:30AM – 4:45PM daily.

5 EC* per climb. Free for Explorer and Conservation Circle members.

Min. 48" tall; harness must fit securely, and child must be accompanied by a responsible chaperone. Appropriate shoes required; no flip-flops or open-heeled shoes. Shoelaces must be tied.

Climb Aboard the Riverbanks Express

9:00AM – 4:45PM daily.

2 EC* per ride.

Conquer the Sky-High Safari

10:00AM – 4:00PM daily.

9 EC* per climb for general public; 7 EC* Individual and Family-level members; and 5 EC* Explorer and Conservation Circle members.

Min. 48" tall w/out parental supervision; max. 300 lbs. Appropriate shoes required to climb; no flip-flops or open-heeled shoes.

Experience the Farmyard

9:00AM – 4:00PM daily.

2 EC* per person.

Feed the Giraffes at Giraffe Overlook

10:00AM – 2:30PM daily (or until giraffes have eaten their daily allotment).

2 EC* per scoop of lettuce.

Feed the Lorikeets at Koala Knockabout

9:30AM – 4:30PM daily.

4 EC* per person upon entry (cup of nectar included).

Mingle with Marsupials in the Kangaroo Walkabout

9:30AM – 4:30PM daily.

Free with admission.

Take a Spin on the Endangered Species Carousel

9:00AM – 5:00PM daily.

2 EC* per ride.

Availability, schedules, and prices are subject to change. Attractions may close early due to weather.