10 am to 8 pm: Open to the Public 

*From 5 pm to 5:30 pm the gift shop and kids play area will be open, but the exhibits are temporarily closed for preparation for the Friday Night Feeding. 

*Tortoise touching available all day at no extra cost.

11:00 am Close Encounter-

1:00 pm Close Encounter-

*Participation in Close Encounters on this day will temporarily cost $1.75 per person. When you get to the zoo you can reserve a time slot to join in on a scheduled Close Encounter. The first people or group to sign up will begin their experience at the noted start times above and we continue to book time slots out, so everyone is not doing the C.E. at the same time. 

*Close Encounters on this day include a Burmese python that you will be able to touch (not hold). We plan on bringing small snakes back for individuals to hold in the future. We reserve the right to change the animal used for a handling session on the day of if needed for the welfare of our animals. 

5:30 pm-8 pm Friday Night Feeding

*We will have feedings starting at 5:45 pm, and 6:45 pm. We will be feeding a mix of herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores. Call us with any questions you have.  

*The charge for entry into the Reptile Zoo during Friday Night Feeding is $12 per person (ages 3 and up). Look at "VISIT" tab above for more details.