The Racine Zoo is open year round. Please note that admission/entrance gates close prior to the official Zoo closing time.
Special Closing Dates:
Thursday, May 24, 2018 - The Zoo will be closing at 5:30pm with last admission at 4:30pm
September 8th, 2018 - The Zoo will be closing at 4 p.m. with the last admission at 3 p.m.
September 15th, 2018 - The Zoo will be CLOSED ALL DAY - For the Great Lakes Brewfest
Summer Operating Hours (regular admission rates apply): 2018
April 28, 2018 - October 7, 2018, the Zoo's hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., last paid admission at 5:00 p.m.
Fall Operating Hours:
October 8, 2018 - October 31, 2018, the Zoo's hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., last paid admission at 3:30 p.m.
Winter Operating Hours:
November 1, 2018- February 28, 2019, the Zoo's hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., last paid admission at 3:00 p.m.
Admission Rates:
Member - FREE
Children 2 and younger - FREE
| Adult | $8.00 |
| Senior (62 and older) | $7.00 |
| Child (15 and younger) | $6.00 |
| Military (With ID) | $4.00 |
Racine County residents receive $1.00 off regular admission prices by showing a valid photo I.D. (Does not apply during Fall and Winter hours)
Winter Admission Rates:
Member - FREE
Children 2 and younger - FREE
| Adult | $4.00 |
| Senior (62 and older) | $3.50 |
| Child (15 and younger) | $3.00 |
| Military (With ID) | $2.00 |
Parking
PARKING IS FREE! Parking lots are located on the corner of Walton and N. Wisconsin, and a small lot is adjacent to the main entrance of the Zoo. Street parking is also available.
Racine County Residents
Racine County residents receive half off all regular admission rates with valid photo ID on Wednesdays, April through October.
Racine County residents with valid photo ID receive $1.00 Zoo admission on the following days:
*Thanksgiving Day
*New Year's Day
**The Zoo is CLOSED on Christmas Day
Veterans
In honor of serving, all active and non-active Veterans receive FREE admission on Veterans Day.
*Must show ID and applies only to Veteran, not group rate.
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