💬 What Parents 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

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday10 AM–4 PM
Wednesday10 AM–4 PM
Thursday10 AM–4 PM
Friday10 AM–4 PM
Saturday10 AM–4 PM
Sunday10 AM–4 PM

Emerald Coast Zoo

★★★★☆ 4.7 (2058 reviews)
📍 5262 Deer Springs Rd, Crestview, FL 32539
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

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