Non-refundable. Tickets may be used within a year of when they were purchased. They can not be used for special events or on blackout dates. Please check the website for details.
For use on the Potawatomi Express Train, the Endangered Species Carousel, or giraffe feeding. May not apply during special events or blackout dates/times.
Do you know an animal lover with a birthday coming up? You can send the zoo to them with our Birthday Gift Box.
Connect your kiddos to nature and the zoo from home! Activities, materials and shipping included.
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Adult Large for Adventure Camp (campers entering Grades 2nd-3rd).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Adult Medium for Adventure Camp (campers entering Grades 2nd-3rd).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Adult Small for Adventure Camp (campers entering Grades 2nd-3rd).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Adult X-Large for Adventure Camp (campers entering Grades 2nd-3rd).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Adult XX-Large for Adventure Camp (campers entering Grades 2nd-3rd).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Youth Large for Adventure Camp (campers entering Grades 2nd-3rd).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Youth Medium for Adventure Camp (campers entering Grades 2nd-3rd).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Youth Small for Adventure Camp (campers entering Grades 2nd-3rd).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Adult Large for Discovery Camp (campers entering Grades K-1st).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Adult Medium for Discovery Camp (campers entering Grades K-1st).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Adult Small for Discovery Camp (campers entering Grades K-1st).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Adult X-Large for Discovery Camp (campers entering Grades K-1st).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Adult XX-Large for Discovery Camp (campers entering Grades K-1st).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Youth Large for Discovery Camp (campers entering Grades K-1st).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Youth Medium for Discovery Camp (campers entering Grades K-1st).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Youth Small for Discovery Camp (campers entering Grades K-1st).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Adult Large for Heroes Camp (campers entering Grades 4th-6th).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Adult Medium for Heroes Camp (campers entering Grades 4th-6th).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Adult Small for Heroes Camp (campers entering Grades 4th-6th).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Adult X-Large for Heroes Camp (campers entering Grades 4th-6th).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Adult XX-Large for Heroes Camp (campers entering Grades 4th-6th).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Youth Large for Heroes Camp (campers entering Grades 4th-6th).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Youth Medium for Heroes Camp (campers entering Grades 4th-6th).
Your camp registration fee already includes one Camp T-Shirt. This $10 fee is for an additional Camp T-Shirt, sized Youth Small for Heroes Camp (campers entering Grades 4th-6th).
Add Dippin Dots to your birthday party experience. Order needs to be in one week prior to party and it will be delivered to the party area at the beginning of the party.
Purchase a gift certificate for a visit with one of the zoo's Linne's two-toed sloth.
$250 for up to 6 participants max at scheduled encounters. Members receive a 10% discount and must be signed in to see discount in cart.
Your personalized Animal Encounter gift certificate will be mailed to the purchaser. The certificate will come with instructions to schedule and redeem your special encounter.
To redeem email education@potawatomizoo.org or call (574)235-9070.
Zoo Luminate tickets are not refundable.
Zoo Luminate tickets can be used on any date of the event in 2025.
Discounted Zoo Member tickets are available at the gate with your Zoo Membership and photo ID of all named Zoo Members attending.
A discounted Family Four-Pack is also available at the gate, and includes 2 adult and 2 child tickets for $60.
Adults (ages 15-61)
Children (ages 3-14)
Babies (ages 2 and under)
Wait at the Learning Center gate located between the Learning Center and Admission Building. Please arrive 10 minutes before the encounter.
Children Under 14 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Spring 2025 Class Series: Are You Sleeping: Bump in the Night, Dancing in the Daytime, and Sunset and Sunrise Animals
Do all animals sleep at the same time? No! Some animals are only out when the sun is shining, while others are only out when the stars fill the night sky. This session of Amazing Adaptations will explore the different types of animals that are nocturnal, diurnal (awake during the day), and crepuscular (awake at dusk and dawn), and we will discuss the different adaptations animals associated with each type.
These classes are suitable for children in 2nd and 3rd grade.
Dates:
Bump in the Night - Saturday, March 15
Tale of Tails - Saturday, April 26
Touchy Feely Critters- Saturday May 17
Time: 10 – 11:30 am
Cost: $20
Members receive a 10% discount.
Endangered Encounters
Join us for Endangered Encounters, where students will learn about the world’s most endangered species and explore why these animals are at risk. Students will investigate ways we can all help protect these incredible creatures and their habitats through animal encounters, games, crafts, and more!
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- Astonishing Axolotl
- Date: Saturday, March 22
- Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm
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- Gorgeous Giraffe
- Saturday, May 24
- 10:00 am-12:00 pm
This class is designed for children in 4th to 6th grades.
Cost: $25. Zoo Members receive a 10% discount.
We offer add-ons! Check out your options on the main party page for purchase.
Welcome! Please register for your event below. Use the discount code provided at checkout to receive your complimentary ticket.
Stroller Safaris: Colors of the Wind!
This special class is designed for children ages 0-2 and a caregiver.
Pack up the stroller, put on your walking shoes and bring your little one on an early learning adventure as we stroll through the Zoo. Make new friends while you visit animal exhibits, meet a friendly animal ambassador, read a story, and find all the colors of the rainbow along the way! We will begin with a 45- minute guided stroll around the Zoo, and we will finish with a story and a special animal encounter with one of the Zoo’s colorful ambassador animals!
Program begins promptly at 9:00 am, and will take place rain or shine. Spots for this event are limited so make sure you sign up today. For questions, contact the Education Department at 574-235-9070.
Dates:
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Cost: $15/non-members, members get 10% off
Additional child (0-2): $5
Registration fee includes the cost of the caregiver and child.
Calling all Tiny Bookworms!
This special class is designed for children ages 0-2 and a caregiver.
Just because it is wintertime and the Zoo is closed doesn’t mean learning and fun has to take a break ! Join us for Bookworms at the Zoo! Bring your little one (0-2 years old) and come visit the Zoo to listen to a couple of stories and meet an ambassador animal! You and your little one will leave this special 20 minute program feeling giddy about animals and excited to read!
Program begins promptly at 9:30 am, and will take place indoors. Spots for this event are limited.
Registration fee includes the cost of the caregiver and child.
Cost: $5. Zoo Members get 10% off.
Dates:
Third Monday of the month 9:30-9:50 am
Please wait at the Learning Center gate, located between the Learning Center and the Admission Building. Please arrive 10 minutes before the encounter.
Welcome! Please register yourself and a guest for the event below.
You must select the date you want to reserve or the computer will choose for you.
Refunds or reschedules will not be issued for no-shows. We will allow full refunds or reschedules made at least 48 hours before the scheduled Animal Encounter.
MEMBERS: Sign-in or Register to receive discount in cart.
Otter Experience: Frannie and Sam would love to show off their intelligence during a behind-the-scenes tour and training session. Watch our animal care staff train the otters and you can have the opportunity to feed and train the otters as well!
Check-In at our ticket kiosk near the carousel at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled animal experience. Your ticket(s) will be printed for you to present to a Zoo Team Member at the exhibit. Enjoy your experience!
You must select the date you want to reserve or the computer will choose for you.
Refunds or reschedules will not be issued for no-shows. We will allow full refunds or reschedules made at least 48 hours before the scheduled Animal Encounter.
MEMBERS: Sign-in or Register to receive discount in cart.
Rhino Encounter: At this Animal Encounter, you'll have the opportunity to get up close with Masamba, our southern white rhino, in a special meet and greet, and have the chance to touch his tough rhino skin. You'll also get to speak with animal care staff about Masamba and the important role he plays as an ambassador for his wild counterparts.
Check-In at our ticket kiosk near the carousel at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled animal experience. Your ticket(s) will be printed for you to present to a Zoo Team Member at the exhibit. Enjoy your experience!
You must select the date you want to reserve or the computer will choose for you.
Refunds or reschedules will not be issued for no-shows. We will allow full refunds or reschedules made at least 48 hours before the scheduled Animal Encounter.
MEMBERS: Sign-in or Register to receive discount in cart.
Flamingo Encounter: During this encounter, you'll go in the flamingo feeding corral and get a cup of krill, one of our flamingos' favorite snacks! You'll get to feed the flamingos and learn about them from one of our zoo keepers.
Check-In at our ticket kiosk near the carousel at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled animal experience. Your ticket(s) will be printed for you to present to a Zoo Team Member at the exhibit. Enjoy your experience!
You must select the date you want to reserve or the computer will choose for you.
Refunds or reschedules will not be issued for no-shows. We will allow full refunds or reschedules made at least 48 hours before the scheduled Animal Encounter.
MEMBERS: Sign-in or Register to receive discount in cart.
Galapagos Tortoise Encounter: Meet Isabela and Floreana, our Galapagos tortoise sisters! During this encounter, learn about this giant species from one of our keepers, and then have the opportunity to either feed the tortoises part of their Zoo-approved diet, or give them a shower on a hot day.
Check-In at our ticket kiosk near the carousel at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled animal experience. Your ticket(s) will be printed for you to present to a Zoo Team Member at the exhibit. Enjoy your experience!
You must select the date you want to reserve or the computer will choose for you.
Refunds or reschedules will not be issued for no-shows. We will allow full refunds or reschedules made at least 48 hours before the scheduled Animal Encounter.
MEMBERS: Sign-in or Register to receive discount in cart.
Capybara & Anteater Encounter: Meet our capybaras and anteaters in this mixed-species encounter, and learn about them behind-the-scenes with one of our zoo keepers. You'll even have a chance to feed the animals a portion of their vet-approved diet!
Check-In at our ticket kiosk near the carousel at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled animal experience. Your ticket(s) will be printed for you to present to a Zoo Team Member at the exhibit. Enjoy your experience!