Palm Beach Zoo Visitor Information

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Admission Prices

To make your visit more enjoyable, the following items are available for rent:

Accessibility, Accompaniment, & Basic Rules:

Directions

From the Florida Turnpike:
Exit at Southern Boulevard
Travel East to Jog Road
Turn Right onto Jog
Travel 1 mile to Summit Boulevard
Turn Left onto Summit Boulevard
Travel 5 miles and arrive at the Palm Beach Zoo
From I-95 southbound:
Exit at exit 68 Southern Boulevard
Travel East to Parker Avenue
Turn Right onto Parker Avenue
Travel on Parker Avenue until Summit Boulevard
Turn Right onto Summit Boulevard
Travel 1 block and arrive at the Palm Beach Zoo
From I-95 northbound:
Exit at exit 67 Forest Hill Boulevard
Travel East to Parker Avenue
Turn Left onto Parker Avenue
Travel on Parker Avenue until Summit Boulevard
Turn Left onto Summit Boulevard
Travel 1 block and arrive at the Palm Beach Zoo
Aerial Map Courtesy of Google™ Maps:
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Attractions & Amenities

Interactive Fountain
Interactive Fountain
One of the best-loved attractions in South Florida, our Interactive Fountain is beautiful to see and hard to resist. Children are welcome to play in the dancing waters while happy music plays for the entertainment of all. Changing tents are nearby, and pleasant seating is provided for those who wish to relax and watch as their delighted children frolic in the refreshing water jets. Don't forget to bring the kids' bathing suits when you visit the zoo! The fountain closes at 4:30 and during inclement weather.
Tropics Café
Tropics Café
Come enjoy a taste of the Tropics Café. Tucked away on the shore of beautiful Baker Lake in the heart of the zoo, the Tropics Café is a pleasant hideaway offering full-service dining in a unique air-conditioned facility with an Amazon Basin theme. The restaurant is state-of-the art, with a delightful menu to please every member of your family. For those seeking light refreshment, our Concession Stand offers cold drinks, novelty ice cream treats, hot dogs and more. Restaurant seating closes at 3 p.m. The concession stand closes at 4:30 p.m.

Carousel
Carousel
The magnificent carousel at the Palm Beach Zoo provides unforgettable experiences for children and a bit of nostalgia for grownups. Thirty two colorful sculptures including horses, hummingbird, ostrich, sea dragon, white tiger, jaguar, zebra and ostrich take children on thrilling rides while traditional carousel music plays. This is where life-long memories are made. The carousel ride costs $2 with all proceeds benefiting the zoo's animals. The carousel closes at 4:30 p.m. and during inclement weather.
Tropics of the Americas - Mayan Pyramid
The Harriet W. and George D. Cornell Tropics of the Americas Exhibit
This breathtaking exhibit is the newest addition to the Palm Beach Zoo, opening in 2004. The $18 million creation showcases both the animals and the native culture found in the Central and South American regions. Jaguars, bush dogs, Baird's tapirs, Patagonian cavies, capybaras and giant anteaters are just a few of the animals that make their home in this 3-acre recreation of a Central and South American rain forest. You will be enchanted by the Mayan pyramids, the sculptures, and the hauntingly beautiful music. Animal Planet named this exhibit one of the "Ultimate Zoo" exhibits in 2006.

Palm Beach Zoo Map

Palm Beach Zoo Map

If you would like to view a map of the Palm Beach Zoo, you have a few options. You can view the map within your browser by clicking the image to the right or on the first link below. If you would like to download the map and print it out, please click the second link below.


Animal Highlights Include:

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Children's Birthday Parties

For information regarding Birthday Party Packages available at the Palm Beach Zoo, please visit our Palm Beach Zoo Catering section.