Racine Zoo Opens For Season, With Changes

RACINE, WI — The Racine Zoo is back in business after a layoff due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, the Zoo reopened its doors to visitors with some notable changes to make sure attendees are safe.

"In order to ensure the safety of all our guests and staff, we will be introducing a new experience to connect you with wildlife. The Outdoor Walking Safari will take guests on a one-way modified pathway through campus to view a majority of the Zoo's outdoor animal habitats," the Racine Zoo said in a statement Tuesday morning.

Racine Zoo Admission Information

Hours: 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the last admission at 3:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 per person — cash, credit cards, or certificates are accepted

New Safety Precautions

New Path

There is a one-way path throughout the Zoo. This will take you past our kangaroos, emus, wallaroos, Norco Aviary, Barnyard Safari, bears, lions, tigers, lynx, penguins, meerkats, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, gibbons, and spider monkeys.

Guest Limits

Following city guidelines, the Zoo will only be able to have 100 guests at a time on the property.

All visitors must wear a mask

To keep everyone safe, all visitors must wear a mask to enter the Zoo (except those 2 years and younger). Masks will be available for purchase at the gift shop for $1.

Indoor exhibits, train, Grill, Watering Hole, playground, and drinking fountains will be closed

For the time being, these places will remain closed. This is temporary and Zoo officials expect these areas to open at a later date.

A beverage kiosk will be available

The Zoo will be selling drinks at a kiosk for guests.