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ZooWorld
📍 9008 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
About ZooWorld
Zoo with exotic & endangered species. Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. ZooWorld houses over 260 animals representing diverse species including exotic and endangered animals in a compact tropical setting focused on conservation. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,365 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Best For
- All ages, especially children
- Highlights
- Giraffe feeding, animal encounters, lemur interactions, petting zoo
- Hours
- 9:30am-4:00pm daily (last admission 3:00pm)
- Special Offerings
- Birthday parties, interactive animal experiences
💡 Did You Know?
- ZooWorld houses over 260 animals representing diverse species including exotic and endangered animals in a compact tropical setting focused on conservation
- The zoo offers interactive animal encounters including feeding alligators, petting sloths, feeding giraffes, and painting with crows, with some encounters available for an additional charge
- ZooWorld experienced a tragic fire that destroyed all but one lemur, after which the staff rebuilt exhibits with renewed commitment to animal care and conservation
- The zoo is constructing a new sloth exhibit as of the latest review period, with plans to expand sloth populations and potentially establish a breeding program
💬 What Visitors Say
- Arrive early to minimize entry lines—visitors report 20-30 minute waits even on weekdays in March. Since last admission is 3:00pm and the zoo closes at 4:00pm, arriving before 10:00am gives you maximum time to explore the compact layout.
- Budget extra time and money for animal encounters beyond basic admission. The sloth encounter and animal feeding experiences (giraffes, goats, deer, parakeets, alligators) are available for additional charges and highly rated by visitors as the standout experience.
- Secure loose bags and avoid wearing neck purses—budgies in the bird exhibit are known to be mischievous and have damaged visitor belongings. Keep valuables and bags close to your body or in secure pockets.
- Plan for 2-3 hours total visit time. Most visitors spend just over 2 hours comfortably seeing all exhibits and interacting with animals. The zoo is compact and not overwhelming, making it ideal for younger children or those with limited mobility.
- Take advantage of the animal feeding program—it's a signature experience at ZooWorld. Purchase food at entry counters for petting zoo animals and birds; the interactive feeding (especially with parakeets and budgies) is consistently praised as the highlight by visitors.
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