THE ZOO HAS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER SEASON.

CHECK OUR EVENTS PAGE FOR SPECIAL OPENINGS.

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED
*Last ticket sold 30 minutes prior to closing.

The Zoo is open on the following holidays:
Easter
Mother's Day
Memorial Day
Father's Day
Fourth of July 
Labor Day
Columbus Day

Please always check here and our Facebook page for up-to-date information regarding our hours of operation.

Admission prices*

 

Adult: $5.00

Military & Senior: $3.50

Children (Ages 1 - 12): $2.50

Children (Under Age 1): Free 

* Please note: admission prices vary depending on weather and season. 

 

*Please note that The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center is an independent non-profit located inside of a city-run park. The City of Springfield charges a daily parking fee of $3 per in-state and $5 per out-of-state passenger car. All buses and larger vehicles are charged $15 per vehicle. Please note that these prices are subject to change as The City of Springfield decides the parking admission prices.