Mesker Park Zoo

Policies

  1. Save your receipt! The cost of daily admission can be applied to the same-day purchase of a zoo membership. Stop by the membership office by 4pm and get zoo access 365 days a year!

  2. Please be respectful of our animals, grounds, and other zoo guests.

  3. Anyone deemed to be disruptive or dangerous will be escorted off of zoo grounds.

  4. Please do not litter. It can harm animals and fines can be imposed. Please use the proper containers to dispose of waste.

  5. The Discovery Center closes at 4:15pm and the Kley Building closes at 4:30pm daily.

  6. All visitors must exit zoo grounds by 5pm.

Please refrain from bringing the following items on zoo grounds:

  • Animals (service dogs are allowed in permitted areas) *See below*

  • Coolers

  • Outside Food

  • Outside Drinks (water is allowed)

  • Bikes

  • Roller blades or skates

  • Skateboards

*For more information on service animal guidelines, please visit:

Sign with white background and red borders displaying a 'No Service Animals Permitted in This Area' message, with a crossed-out dog icon. Text explains restricted areas for service animals, including giraffe feed, African Rift, penguin feed, budgie aviary, and contact yard. Additional information about safety and natural predator considerations is provided.
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