The Racine Zoo is open year-round. Please note that admission/entrance gates close prior to the official Zoo closing time.
Special Closing Dates:
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 -- The Zoo will be closing at 4:30 pm with the last admission at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 -- The Zoo will be closing at 4:30 pm with the last admission at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 -- The Zoo will be closing at 4:30 pm with the last admission at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 -- The Zoo will be closing at 4:30 pm with the last admission at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 8, 2018 -- The Zoo will be closing at 4:00 p.m. with the last admission at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 15, 2018 -- The Zoo will be CLOSED ALL DAY for the Great Lakes Brewfest.
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 -- The Zoo will be closed on Christmas Day.
Summer Operating Hours (regular admission rates apply):
April 28, 2018 – October 7, 2018
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
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., last paid admission at 3:30 p.m.
Winter Operating Hours:
November 1, 2018 – February 28, 2019
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
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.
