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What you should know
Best time
Arrive early in the morning to catch the big cats when they're most active and out of their shelters, which provides the best viewing and photography opportunities
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the drive-through viewing option on hot days when walking the scenic paths may be uncomfortable, allowing you to view the animals while staying cool in your vehicle
Visitor tip
Check when habitat enrichment rotations occur for tigers and lions (new smells, sights, and sounds) as these special events make the animals more active and engaging to observe
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Main Attractions
- Big cat habitats with tigers and lions, drive-through viewing
- Setting
- Outdoor with lush landscaping, water features, and scenic pathways
What visitors say
I was greeted by the gentle fragrance of blooming flowers and the soothing sound of birds chirping. The landscaping is immaculate—every path leads to a new surprise, whether it’s a water fountain, a wooden bridge, or a quiet bench under…
Great, enriching habitats for these big cats. Plenty of places for human guests to view the cats in their lush homes. Love when they switch the tigers and lions to enrich their lives with new smells, sights, and sound. Madison is lucky…
They let you drive through as the animals were out even though it was really hot
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Did You Know?
- Offers a drive-through viewing option for big cat exhibits, allowing visitors to observe tigers and lions from their vehicles
- Implements active habitat enrichment rotation programs for tigers and lions that include new smells, sights, and sounds to enhance animal welfare
- Features immaculate landscaping with scenic walking paths, water fountains, wooden bridges, and shaded seating areas integrated throughout the big cat exhibits
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