Binder Park Zoo is Open
Please note that our hours of operation have changed for the remainder of the season.
Mon.-Sun. 10am-4pm
Purchase your admission tickets at the gate entrance.
NO reservations or advance tickets are required. There is no “timed” entry into the zoo and we do not limit the number of guests entering the zoo.
Remember that final admission occurs one hour prior to the zoo closing each day.
The reception area of the Cross Administration Building (zoo business offices) is open to the public
Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat.-Sun. 10am-4pm
You may email inquiries to info@binderparkzoo.org
or call (269) 979-1351
We're happy to announce the following:
Face masks are no longer required anywhere in the park
- The following areas are open:
- Adventure Station
- Binda Conservation Carousel
- Safari Gift Shop
- Wilderness Trams
- Zawadi Traders
- Z.O. & O. Railroad
- Twiga Overlook - facemasks are no longer required to feed the giraffes. Remember that Twiga Overlook closes one hour prior to the time the zoo closes each day.
- Beulah's Restaurant, Kalahari Kitchen and Brass Ring Concessions open hours vary by day; please inquire at the entrance when you arrive.
- Currently closed, check back for updates:
- Children's Zoo - look for our exciting new exhibit Zoorassic Park coming soon.
- Goat feeding
- Face painting
Binder Park Zoo employs the most recent guidelines provided by the CDC, the state of Michigan, public health officials and other AZA accredited zoos to create a safe operating plan at the zoo.
- We continue to recommend frequent handwashing and use of hand sanitizer
- Please be patient if you have to wait in a line
- Remember to be kind to other guests and take turns at animal exhibits
- HAVE FUN
Remember that Wild Africa closes 30 minutes prior to the zoo closing each day. The trams cease operating and the walking trail closes at that time.
Contact us at info@binderparkzoo.org or 269-979-1351
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 between 10:00am-4:00pm. 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 on or off exhibit can change as quickly as the weather!
Zoo Admission Rates 2021
Binder Park Zoo Members: FREE (Must show ID) | Military: 50% discount with ID | AAA Member: 10% discount with ID
Purchase your admission tickets at the gate entrance.
NO reservations or advance tickets are required. There is no “timed” entry into the zoo and we do not limit the number of guests entering the zoo.
We do not accept coupons from outside organizations, including Groupon.
DINING
Beulah’s Restaurant in the East Zoo is closed Monday-Friday. The grill at Beulah's closes one half hour before the zoo closes on weekends.
Kalahari Kitchen in Wild Africa is open every day. The grill closes one half hour before the zoo closes.
SHOPPING
Safari Gift Shop is located at the zoo exit and is where you’ll find unique, affordable gifts and apparel for everyone.
Zawadi Traders in Wild Africa is now open, come check out all the wild gifts!
Restrooms are available for use inside Binder Park Zoo.
Wagon, wheelchair and electric scooter rental - available at zoo entrance.
SUV Wagon (seats two children) - $7.00
Manual wheelchair (small, medium & large available) - $6.00
Electric scooter - $25.00 plus $25.00 deposit - Scooters available on a first come, first served basis. Scooters can be reserved in advance by calling (269) 979-1351 (deposit required). 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.
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.
There is a $25 deposit on the KultureCity Sensory bag. That deposit is refunded when the guest returns the sensory bag with no damaged or missing items.
Giraffe Experience at Twiga Overlook
The opportunity to meet and hand-feed the giraffes in Wild Africa is a signature experience at Binder Park Zoo.
From the overlook deck, guests can meet these gentle giants face to face and have an opportunity to experience the thrill of hand-feeding snacks of lettuce to them.
Twiga Overlook closes one hour prior to the zoo closing.
Feed the giraffe experience – one lettuce snack*= $2, five lettuce snacks = $8*
* a lettuce snack is a single romaine lettuce serving that has been specially prepared by Animal Care commissary staff. Any other food is strictly prohibited.
Reclassified as a “vulnerable” species by the IUCN in 2016, giraffe have also been added to the SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) list by the Association of Zoo & Aquariums (AZA) to draw attention to their precarious situation in the wild. Proceeds from this experience help fund the care of the Binder Park Zoo giraffe herd.
Mobility Device Policy
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 ATV’s, 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 ZO&O Railroad. Ramps for all rides have a 600 lb maximum capacity.