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Location
What you should know
Parking
Free parking included with membership; paid parking available for general admission visitors
Visitor tip
Start with the Flutter By I Spy Butterflies exhibit for up-close, hands-on experiences that engage visitors early in the visit, especially if you have young children
Visitor tip
Participate in the cell phone recycling program — it directly supports gorilla habitat protection and is a meaningful way to contribute during your visit
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Chimpanzee Forest, butterfly exhibit, gorilla habitat
- Membership Benefits
- Free admission, free parking, exclusive events
What visitors say
- Membership pays for itself quickly if you visit regularly — at $30 off the Passport level, you get free daily admission and parking, plus exclusive access to special events like the Illuminature experience through June 28
- Start with the Flutter By I Spy Butterflies exhibit for up-close, hands-on experiences that engage visitors early in the visit, especially if you have young children
- Participate in the cell phone recycling program — it directly supports gorilla habitat protection and is a meaningful way to contribute during your visit
- Consider attending Zoo tours or summer camps (Wild Adventures) for deeper educational experiences beyond self-guided exploration of the chimpanzee and gorilla exhibits
Did You Know?
- Cell phone recycling program supports gorilla habitat protection, creating a direct link between visitor participation and conservation efforts
- Membership benefits include $30 discount on Passport level and above with free daily admission and parking, plus exclusive hours and events
- Flutter By I Spy Butterflies exhibit offers close-up butterfly experiences as an interactive hands-on exhibit
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