Tips for Concert-Goers

1. Be sure to bring everything you need to the concert. Once on the grounds, you will not be able to leave and return without purchasing another ticket. Picnic dinners are allowed. No open fires or grills are allowed on concert day from 5:30 p.m. until closing. Food and beverages may be purchased on Zoo campus in the General Rental Crackers Café. A portion of all purchases are donated back to the Zoo. Please support the Animal Crackers Vendors.

2. Municipal ordinance states that personas are not allowed to carry in any alcohol beverages.  All bags brought into the Zoo are subject to search.  Beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are available for purchase on concert grounds.  Proof of age for alcoholic beverage purchases is required.  Procceeds from the sale of beverages at concerts help support the Racine Zoo.

3. Pre-orders of wine and liquor can be made through Timer’s Beverage Center – 262.637.2704. Orders must be placed the day prior to the concert by 9:00 p.m. and may be picked up at the concert once you arrive.

4. Persons are encouraged to clean up their area when leaving. Litter bags are handed out at the ticket entrances upon arrival.  Litter barrels and recycle bins are located throughout the grounds.

5. Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times and kept under supervision.  Children 4 years of age and under are admitted free of charge.

6. Courtesy during the performances is required. We ask that you talk quietly if you must talk at all.  Volunteers are instructed to escort any disruptive concert-goer off the grounds.  We want everyone to enjoy the concerts and ask for your help and consideration toward others and the performer.

7. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.  Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at approximately 9:00 p.m. The Zoo grounds close 30 minutes after the end of the concert.

8. Beverages and food available for purchase by ticket only. Tickets are sold on the grounds to the east of the General Rental Crackers Café in increments of $1.00.

9. No reserved seating is available. We ask concert-goers to be considerate of others when placing chairs and blankets on the grounds.

10. No photography or video taping is permitted at concerts.

Additional Information
For additional information on this event or any other, e-mail us at info@racinezoo.org or call 262-636-9189.