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Visitor tip
Plan to interact with zoo keepers during your visit - they are known for being exceptionally knowledgeable and personable, and will share insights about the animals and the zoo's vision that enhance the experience significantly
Visitor tip
Arrive early to experience the newer upgrades including the redesigned entrance, the pond walking path, and the new animal skin/armor educational exhibit which showcase the zoo's recent improvements
Best time
Visit during warmer weather to access the splash pad for kids and take full advantage of outdoor walking areas around the grounds - cooler weather still allows full access, but the complete experience is best in warm months
About Capron Park Zoo
Animals from many continents, plus tours. Circa-1937 zoo offers wildlife buffs themed tours & educational programs, plus water playground.
What visitors say
I brought my two daughters a toddler and a 17 year old yesterday to the Zoo. We got to utilize a free day through the highland street foundation. Which in itself was lovely. I can promise we will be now getting a membership to go often.…
Such a cute little zoo! It’s not huge, but there is still plenty to see. They also have a splash pad for the kids to run around in on a hot day. Everyone working there was very nice. I’m not from the area, but I’d definitely get the…
Visited today for the first time in years, my oldest is 10 and we used to visit often when she was a toddler and preschooler. Now my youngest is nearly a year and a half and it came to mind when we had a free morning. I was so…
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Did You Know?
- Capron Park Zoo was established circa 1937, making it an 85+ year old regional institution with continuous operation
- The zoo features themed educational tours and programs focused on wildlife from multiple continents, designed for diverse age groups
- Recent upgrades include a new entrance, a renovated exhibit (formerly the nocturnal building) now dedicated to animal skin and armor education, and new exhibits planned for spring
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