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Location
Best time
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.
Visitor tip
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.
Visitor tip
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.
About ZooWorld
Zoo with exotic & endangered species. Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- 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
What visitors say
We visited Zoo World on a weekday in March and there was a line to get in that took about 20–30 minutes. Once we reached the counter, getting tickets was quick, and we were able to buy food to feed the animals. As soon as we walked in,…
What a great zoo! The animals were so active, which can be unusual at a zoo. The people working there were friendly. I absolutely love feeding animals and they offer feed for the petting zoo animals, the alligators (purchased on the…
My husband and I visit Panama City every year for our anniversary staycation. This year we went to ZooWorld on our way home and I was impressed.we paid the extra for a sloth encounter and I was so ecstatic and happy. I was brought into…
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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
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