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Location
Visitor tip
Plan to purchase a half-day ticket if visiting with toddlers (under 3), as it's the perfect duration for young children before they get tired. Full-day passes may be unnecessary for this age group.
Visitor tip
Bring water shoes and supervise closely in the splash pad area—concrete surfaces are slippery and maintenance is inconsistent. Several visitors reported falls and injuries on wet concrete.
Visitor tip
The double-tube floats on the lazy river are specifically designed for toddlers and provide a safe, entertaining experience. This is the attraction's standout feature for families with young children.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Waterpark (part of zoo complex)
- Main Attractions
- Lazy river, splash pad, train ride
- Admission
- $12 cool zoo ticket plus separate zoo pass required
- Pro Tip
- Bring water shoes; half-day tickets ideal for young children
What visitors say
The cool zoo is indeed a great summer activity. Both my big kid (8) and my little kid (2.5) love it and stay entertained the entire time. 12 dollars for a ticket is perfectly reasonable BUT they really get you by requiring you to also…
My family and I had a fun time at the Cool Zoo. I personally find it hard to mash a visit to the zoo in with the cool zoo. We are Audobon members so we normally skip the zoo part and just visit the cool Zoo or regular zoo. The lazy…
(BRING WATER SHOES) first time going and my 15 month old had a blast in the splash pad area that is until he fell 2 times In a row and busted his head on the concrete some areas are okay and others are really slick they need to do…
From 73 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Cool Zoo Waterpark features double-tube lazy river floats with solid bottoms specifically designed to safely accommodate toddlers as young as 15 months old
- The attraction operates a dual-admission pricing model requiring separate $12 Cool Zoo waterpark tickets and approximately $20 zoo passes, even for visitors who only use the waterpark facilities
- Half-day ticket options are specifically marketed as ideal for toddler visits, with reviews confirming 2-3 hours is the typical engagement window for young children
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