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Gorilla habitat closed
The gorilla habitat will be closed starting Jan. 18 for a few months due to habitat upgrades.
Dining
Dining at the Zoo
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! See below for current operations and mobile ordering links.
Restaurants
Farm-to-Table Cafe
Location: North America Plaza
Open Daily
Menu: Patty melts, BBQ sandwiches, tacos and salad.
Cash, Credit/Debit and Zoo Gift Cards accepted on site.
Junction Springs Cafe
Location: Junction Plaza
Open Daily
Menu: Fresh Angus beef burgers, hand dipped chicken tenders, hot dogs, fresh salad and black bean burgers
Mobile ordering available: Browse menu options, place your order and pay online.
Cash, Credit/Debit and Zoo Gift Cards accepted on site.
Crossing Pizza Cafe
Location: Junction Plaza
Open Daily 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Menu: Personal pizzas and drinks.
Mobile ordering available: Browse menu options, place your order and pay online.
Billy D's Fried Chicken
Location: Africa's Akiba Market
Open Daily April - October
Menu: Hot 'n' crispy fried chicken, slaw, fries, mac & cheese, smoked collard greens, watermelon salad, banana pudding, soft serve ice cream, Pepsi products, bottled beverages and coffee
Cash, Credit/Debit and Zoo Gift Cards accepted.
Seasonal Snack Bars
The Zoo's seasonal snack bars are typically operate April - October.
Settler's Ridge
Hours Vary
Location: North America Plaza
Menu: Drinks, soft serve ice cream, Dippin' Dots, ICEEs and snacks
Cash, Credit/Debit accepted.
Wild Burger
Hours Vary
Location: North America near Garden Friends Playground
Menu: Gourmet burgers, fried pickles and specialty fries
Cash, Credit/Debit and Zoo Gift Cards accepted.
The Watering Can
Hours Vary
Location: North America near Garden Friends Playground
Menu: Drinks, soft serve ice cream, ICEEs and snacks
Cash, Credit/Debit and Zoo Gift Cards accepted.
Prairie Popcorn
Hours Vary
Location: North America near the Grizzly Bear and Prairie Habitats
Menu: Loaded nachos, hot dogs, pretzels, ICEE and snacks
Cash, Credit/Debit and Zoo Gift Cards accepted.
Connections Creamery
Hours Vary
Location: Junction Plaza
Menu: Soft serve ice cream, drinks and snacks
Cash, Credit/Debit and Zoo Gift Cards accepted.
The Coop
Hours Vary
Location: Junction Plaza
Menu: Hand dipped chicken tenders and fries
Cash, Credit/Debit accepted.
Hours Vary
Location: Africa's Akiba Market
Menu: ICEE, Dippin’ Dots, pretzels and snacks
Cash, Credit/Debit accepted.
Concessions Carts and Vending
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. Operations and locations vary.
