Hours/Admissions

The Racine Zoo is open year round. Please note that admission/entrance gates close prior to the official Zoo closing time. 


Operating Hours

September 5, 2023 – May 24, 2024
10AM to 4PM, last paid admission at 3:30PM

May 25, 2024 – September 2, 2024
10AM to 5PM, last paid admission at 4:30PM

September 3, 2024 – May 23, 2025
10AM to 4PM, last paid admission at 3:30PM


Special Closing Dates

Wednesday,
December 25, 2024
The Zoo will be closed on Christmas Day.

Admission Rates

Children 15 and younger need to be accompanied by a paying adult.

Racine County residents receive $1 off regular admission prices by showing a valid photo ID.

Regular Admission Rates:

March 30, 2024 – October 31, 2024

Member (must bring valid photo ID FREE
Children 2 years and younger FREE
Adult $11
Senior (62 years and older) $10
Child (15 years and younger) $9
Military (with ID) $5

Winter Admission Rates:

November 1, 2024 – April 18, 2025

Member (must bring valid photo ID) FREE
Children 2 years and younger FREE
Adult $9
Senior (62 years and older) $8
Child (15 years and younger) $7
Military (with ID) $5

 

Please note admission is subject to change.


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.


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. 


NOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC AND MEDIA RECORDING: When you attend the Racine Zoo, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering such premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, exhibition, publication, or reproduction to be used for promotional purposes.


Helpful Links

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