Animals - Binder Park Zoo

Binder Park Zoo Animals

Binder Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). We are dedicated to providing excellent care for our animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things.

Binder Park Zoo is home to many Species Survival Plan (SSP) animals. SSPs are coordinated efforts between all AZA-accredited zoos to improve the genetics and survivability of threatened and endangered species.

Visit Binder Park Zoo on any Animal Play Day and witness first hand how our zookeepers keep the animals active and happy. Play Days are a perfect way to see how the animals receive enrichment and to learn more about the animals.

Times and animals are subject to change without notice. Check with the entrance for updates.

May 12, 2018 (Saturday)

Training animals to cooperate in some of their day to day care can be fun for the animals as well as the zookeepers. Watch the keepers’ techniques in stimulating the minds & bodies of many monkeys, giraffes, and other busy animals.

Snow leopard - 11:00am

Lemur exhibit - 12:00pm

Watusi / Zebu - 1:00pm

Monkey Valley - 2:00pm

Lions - 3:00pm

Sunday, May 27, 2018

Watch as the animals dive into yummy, wiggly gelatin molds in order to dig out their favorite treat items. It may surprise you at which animals find gelatin as tasty as you do!

Lemurs - 12:00pm

American Black Bear - 1:00pm

Aldabra Tortoise - 2:00pm

Red-Capped Mangabey - 3:00pm

Red River Hog - 3:30pm