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Emerald Coast Zoo
📍 5262 Deer Springs Rd, Crestview, FL 32539🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
About Emerald Coast Zoo
Emerald Coast Zoo is a zoo in Crestview, FL. Emerald Coast Zoo offers 9 different interactive animal encounters including giraffe feeding, sloth petting and feeding, bear honey feeding, hyena feeding, penguin feeding, and boa constrictor handling, with prices ranging from $25-$65 per person. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,058 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Giraffe feeding, sloth petting, animal encounters with bears, hyenas, penguins, alligators
- Admission
- $9.95 children, $14.95 adults; annual memberships from $74.95
- Special Programs
- Zoo Camp, birthday parties, field trips, private event rentals
💡 Did You Know?
- Emerald Coast Zoo offers 9 different interactive animal encounters including giraffe feeding, sloth petting and feeding, bear honey feeding, hyena feeding, penguin feeding, and boa constrictor handling, with prices ranging from $25-$65 per person
- The zoo features free-roaming animals throughout the park including peacocks and piglets that wander the grounds and interact with visitors during their visit
- Emerald Coast Zoo operates year-round including winter months and offers overnight camping events starting at $1,500, allowing visitors to experience the zoo after hours
- The zoo maintains a high visitor satisfaction rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 2,058 reviews, with particular praise for animal encounters and sloths being mentioned in 52 reviews
- Emerald Coast Zoo offers Zoo Camp sessions in June and July for children ages 7-15 at $225 per camper, including comprehensive packages with activities, supplies, meals, water bottle, backpack, notebook, and t-shirt
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan for 2 hours and prioritize the interactive animal encounters (giraffe feeding, parakeet feeding, sloth encounters) as they require additional charges but visitors consistently rate them as the highlight - book these early in your visit
- Bring your own food and drinks to maximize value - the zoo permits picnicking, and you can enjoy meals while wandering peacocks and piglets roam freely throughout the grounds, creating a unique experience without vendor markups
- As a smaller zoo, it's fully explorable in one visit regardless of weather since it's open rain or shine year-round - visit during winter months or weekday afternoons for fewer crowds while still experiencing all major animal areas
- This is an excellent day trip destination for families with young children of any age (no height/age restrictions) - the compact size means short walking distances between exhibits, and the free-roaming animals like pigs and peacocks provide unexpected interactive moments throughout the park
- Military discounts are available, and annual passes pay for themselves after just 2-3 visits given the affordable admission - consider a pass if you live within an hour's drive, as many visitors return multiple times
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