Visitor Information

Wheelchairs and other devices designed for persons with a mobility impairment (electric-powered or manual) are permitted inside the park.

Devices other than a wheelchair or powerchair/scooter, if used for a mobility impairment only, may be allowed into the park upon final approval of zoo personnel. The following devices will not be permitted: unicycles; bicycles; golf carts; gas-powered vehicles of any kind, including ATVs; lawn mowers; go-carts; etc.

There is a maximum speed limit for all mobility devices of 5 miles per hour inside the park. For the safety of our guests, anyone who does not comply with the speed limit or is operating the device unsafely will be asked to leave the zoo.

Any wheelchair or scooter wider than 29 ½ inches will not be able to board the trams to Africa, the carousel, or the Z.O. & O. Railroad. Ramps for all rides have a 600 lb maximum capacity.

Animal welfare is a top priority at Binder Park Zoo. Please be aware that some animals, like giraffe, require temperatures to be at least 55 degrees and sunny to be on exhibit. Other factors like rain and wind may also delay or prevent them from going on exhibit. Check for updates by calling the zoo office at (269) 979-1351. If call volume is high, you may need to leave a message. Your call will be returned as soon as possible. Please understand that animals being on or off exhibit can change as quickly as the weather!

Wagon, wheelchair, and mobility scooter rental: Available at zoo entrance
SUV wagon (seats two children): $7.00
Manual wheelchair (small, medium, and large available): $6.00
Mobility scooter: $25.00 plus $25.00 deposit. Mobility scooters are available on a first come, first served basis. Mobility scooters can be reserved in advance by calling (269) 979-1351 (deposit required). Mobility scooters can accommodate up to 500 lbs.

FOR GUESTS WHO HAVE SENSORY PROCESSING NEEDS:
Binder Park Zoo has partnered with KultureCity to improve our ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs. Our objective is to provide an inclusive and seamless experience for all guests for all events including those with sensory needs. We strive to raise awareness of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with sensory processing disorders by supplying our team members with continuous training and by offering the resources and accommodations below to our guests.

Sensory Bags
Sensory bags containing special KCVIP badges, fidget tools, noise-canceling headphones, and other resources are available for checkout (at no cost by leaving an ID) at our Guest Services Booth located at the entrance booths.

There is a $25.00 deposit on the KultureCity Sensory bag. That deposit is refunded when the guest returns the sensory bag with no damaged or missing items.

Weighted Lap Pads
Weighted lap pads are also available upon request (at no cost by leaving an ID) at our Guest Services Booth located at the entrance booths.

Visiting with small children or someone with cognitive conditions?
If you're carrying a cell phone during your visit, pick up a free Phone Find wristband at entrance for them to wear. The Phone Find wristband helps reunite the wearer with their family/caregiver in the event they become separated.

Simply print your cell phone number on the wristband and instruct the wearer to go to a uniformed zoo employee if they get separated. We'll call you and get you and your party reunited.