On Sat., Sep. 22 the North America parking lot and entrance will be closed for our annual Zoo-To-Do fundraiser gala. Please plan to arrive early and park and enter/exit the Zoo through the Africa Region. Parking is likely to fill up by 12 pm. We will resume normal operations on Sun., Sep. 23.
The Zoo serves up a variety of dining options. If you want a fresh garden salad, locally-sourced chicken, or yummy soft-serve ice cream, the Zoo will satisfy your appetite!
All restaurants accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Zoo gift cards.
Location: North America Plaza
Open Year Round
Menu: Hand-crafted artisan sandwiches, salads, burgers, brunch items, soft serve ice cream, Pepsi products, bottled beverages, snacks and fresh coffee
Location: Junction Plaza
Open Year Round
Menu: Fresh Angus beef burgers, hand dipped chicken tenders, hot dogs, artisan sandwiches, salads, vegetable & fruit snacks, desserts, Pepsi products, bottled beverages and coffee
Location: Junction Plaza
Hours Vary
Menu: Whole & sliced pizza, salads, breadsticks, Pepsi products and bottled beverages
Location: Africa's Akiba Market
Open April-October
Menu: Hot 'n' crispy fried chicken, slaw, fries, mac & cheese, garlicky butter beans, watermelon salad, banana pudding, soft serve ice cream, Pepsi products, bottled beverages and coffee
The Zoo's seasonal snack bars are open April - October, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Zoo gift cards.
Location: North America Plaza
Menu: Drinks, soft serve ice cream, ICEEs and snacks
Location: North America near Garden Friends Playground
Menu: Fresh Angus beef burgers and fries
Location: North America near Garden Friends Playground
Menu: Drinks, soft serve ice cream, ICEEs and snacks
Location: North America near the Grizzly Bear and Prairie Habitats
Menu: Drinks, popcorn, nachos, pretzels, ICEEs and snacks
Location: Junction Plaza
Menu: Soft serve ice cream, drinks and snacks
Location: Junction Plaza
Menu: Hand-dipped chicken tenders, fries, sweet tea and lemonade
Location: Africa's Akiba Market
Menu: Customizable ICEEs and snacks
The Zoo also has various food and beverage carts featuring items such as drinks, Dippin' Dots ice cream and Minute Maid frozen lemonade. There are also beverage vending machines located near select restrooms. Carts and vending machines accept cash and credit/debit.
