Plan Your Visit > Things To See and Do
ANIMAL CHATS
Spend a few minutes with a member of the Racine Zoo's Animal Care of Education staff, learning and asking questions about your favorite zoo animals.
Currently available on weekends, click HERE for the chat schedule.
BENSTEAD DISCOVERY CENTER
Opened in 2008 as part of the Gateway to Adventure project. Don’t forget to visit the Benstead Discovery Center located near the Zoo entrance across from the Zootique. Visit with reptiles and amphibians and take some time to enjoy the Zoo’s 2000 gallon salt water fish habitat.
GIRAFFE ENCOUNTERS
Now available to the general public! Guests have the opportunity to come face-to-face with a Masai girafee. Tickets are just two for $5.00. Feedings are supervised by Animal Care Specialists who can answer questions and share information about Mac and Bo, the Zoo’s two bachelor giraffes. Feedings are available from May 1 through September 30th daily at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Feedings are available on a first come, first served basis and have limited availability
NORCO AVIARY
This immersive and interactive exhibit allows guests to become a member of a flock of budgies, rosellas and cockateils by entering an open air aviary. Have the birds eat right from your hands! Before entering the Norco Aviary, purchase a feedstick for $2.00 to encourage them to get up close. Open daily 10:00 am - 7:00 pm through Labor Day.
ROBINSON CRUSOE ADVENTURELAND PLAYGROUND
Take a break and let the kids run and play at the Zoo’s wheelchair-friendly playground.
ZOO CHOO EXPRESS - Weekends Only Until May 31
This colorful miniature express train is a big hit with children and adults alike and costs just $2.00 per rider. Children under three travel for free with a paid adult. Ride the Zoo Choo daily from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m through Labor Day.
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