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Monday, January 20: Due to the snowstorm, Stone Zoo will open at 11am. Franklin Park Zoo will open as scheduled at 9am. Please travel safely!

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Attractions

Animal Experiences

See the Zoo from a new point of view! In these exclusive experiences, you'll meet some amazing animals and have your questions answered by our educational specialists.

Junglefunride Box

Carousel & Jungle Fun Ride

Closed for the winter season

Mining Sluice Station

Closed for the winter season

Choose your own bag or bucket of ore and use our cool water sluice to uncover semi-precious gems, stones and fossils. Every purchase is a guaranteed winner! Perfect for beating the heat, this fun interactive water play area is a must-visit for guests of all ages!

Playgroundsz Box

Playground

Open daily

Slide, climb and swing your way through this colorful attraction that is, quite literally, the playground of your kids' dreams. The playground’s design is based off of elements from drawings made by children asked to put crayons to paper to create their dream playground. Come live the dream!

ScooterPal Rental

Rev up your Zoo adventure by renting a motorized ScooterPal at our Admissions booth. Choose from five fun pals—rhino, lion, giraffe, bear, or leopard—and off you go with a ZOOm!
➤ Weather dependent
Rental information and rules of the road

Virtual Reality Experience

Closed for the winter season