Alerts

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

• We’re nearing the completion of the Giraffe Center and the expansion of African Rift Valley. Throughout progress, we’re committed to giving guests access to all of the animals they love by updating pathways. Guests and members can watch for signs on how to navigate through African Rift Valley to feed the giraffe herd and visit lions, colobus monkeys and meerkats. CMZoo fans can learn more about the giraffe herd’s future home at cmzoo.org/giraffeproject. Learn about the new admissions area, The 200 Project, Longneck Cafe & Gift Shop.

EXCEPTIONS TO NORMAL HOURS

• The Zoo will be hosting Dog Days at the Zoo on the following dates:
  – All day 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on: Fri., July 24, Fri., July 31, Fri., Aug. 7, Fri., Aug. 21, Wed., Aug. 26, 2026.
  – For these special dates, the Zoo is open for regular admission, but you can also bring your well-behaved dog to the Zoo with you (dog tickets are limited).
  – Simply purchase a dog ticket along with your family’s human tickets, and Fido can experience many of the sights, sounds and smells that make the Zoo so special.
  – A limited number of dog tickets are available throughout each day, and can be purchased at cmzoo.org/dogdays.
• The Carousel is currently closed until further notice, learn more.
• Beginning in May 2026, the Will Rogers Shrine will be closed on all Sundays and Mondays.