Gulf Breeze Zoo
Experience our animals in a variety of ways.
Open daily, the Gulf Breeze Zoo offers fun experiences for the whole family!
The Gulf Breeze Zoo is home to over 1000 animals from nearly every continent and of almost every size – from 1-ounce budgies to 6,000-pound rhinos. Learn more about all of them, especially the featured animals.
You can experience the animals in a variety of ways. Observe them in their habitats while strolling through the park or from the boardwalk or safari line train. Interact with them during a unique animal encounter, an animal feeding, or a visit to the farm. At Gulf Breeze Zoo, you can choose your own adventure!
Animal Encounters at Gulf Breeze Zoo
The Gulf Breeze Zoo is home to a variety of animals with species from almost every continent. More than 50 species of mammals call Gulf Breeze Zoo home, including anteaters, organgutans, gorillas, hippos, rhinos, and giraffes.
There are several opportunities for you to get up close and personal with animals at the Gulf Breeze Zoo. Stop by the petting area and visit with your farmyard favorites, including goats, sheep and other farm animals. Food for the animals is available in the zoo’s gift shop.
Additional animal encounters include a behind-the-scenes tour of the giraffe house where participants can feed and visit with the resident giraffes. The tour is $25 and is open to guests over 6 years old.
Birthday Parties and Events
Are you looking for a fun party idea for your wild child? Do you want a unique venue for your private event? Celebrate your kid’s birthday or host an event at Gulf Breeze Zoo, the WILDEST place in town!
Build-Your-Own Party Packages offer unforgettable experiences for kids and adults alike. Your adventure through the zoo, animal encounters and a train ride on the Safari Line Limited will have your whole pride roaring with excitement!
Zoo Hours
January 1st – February 25th: Open Daily 9AM – 4PM (Last admission 3PM)
February 26th – October 31st: Open Daily 9AM – 5PM (Last admission 4PM)
November 1st – December 31st: *Open Daily 9AM – 4PM (Last admission 3PM)
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
*Zoo is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
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