Enjoy a zoo day unlike any other. At Brights Zoo, you can get up and personal with the creatures and see several species that are endangered or extinct in the wild.
We also perform weddings, birthday parties, events, field excursions, and a variety of other things. General Admission (Self-Guided Tours) and Private Tour Admission are available (Guided tours by one of our keeper staff).
What To Do At Brights Zoo?
Activities while you’re at the zoo:
- Giraffe feeding station open daily
- Lorikeet Feeding opens daily.
It takes about 3 hours to go thru the zoo.
What Animals Are At Brights Zoo?
| Mammals | Birds | Reptiles |
|---|---|---|
| Ailuridae | Birds of Prey | Tortoise |
| Anteater | Cranes | Caiman |
| Antelope | Flightless Birds | Iguana |
| Armadillo | Hornbills | Monitors |
| Bovidae | Kingfisher | Snakes |
| Camelids | Parrots | |
| Canine | Pheasants | |
| Cats | Toucans | |
| Giraffe | Wading Birds | |
| Kangaroos | Waterfowl |
Map Of Brights Zoo
Price To Enter Brights Zoo
| SPRING March to May (Memorial Day)Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last entry at 3:30 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. Last entry at 3:30 p.m.(School groups can enter at 9:00 a.m.) | SUMMER May (Memorial Day) to September (Labor Day) Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Last entry at 3:30 p.m.Sunday 12 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Last entry at 3:30 p.m. |
| FALL September to December Monday – Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last entry at 3:30 p.m. Thursday – Closed Friday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last entry at 3:30 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. Last entry at 3:30 p.m. | WINTER December 2 to December 10th – CLOSED! December 11 to March 1Saturday – 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Last entry at 3:00 p.m. Sunday – 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Last entry at 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday – Closed |
Please Note – Brights Zoo is a smoke-free environment (this includes vapors).
No outside food or drinks are allowed.
Zoo Admission
| Zoo Members: | FREE |
| Adults (18-54): | $21.95 + tax |
| Seniors (55+): | $19.95 + tax |
| Children (2 & under): | 1 FREE w/paid adult |
| Children (3-12): | $14.95 + tax |
| Children (13-17): | $17.95 + tax |
| Students (with college ID): | $17.95 + tax |
| *Active Military (with military ID): | $17.95 + tax |
| *Veterans (with military ID): | $17.95 + tax |
| *First Responders (with ID): | $17.95 + tax |
| Parking: | FREE |
Animal Feedings are only offered at scheduled times
| Activity | Price |
| Lorikeet Feeding | $3 per guest, per feeding |
| Giraffe Feeding | $3 per guest, per feeding |
| Bongo Feeding | $3 per guest, per feeding |
| Camel Feeding | $3 per guest, per feeding |
Gemstone and Fossil Mining
| Item | Contents | Price |
| B Zoo Special | Andean & Brazillian Mix | $5.50 Per Bag + tax |
| Pay Dirt | 6+ Oz of Gemstone Mix | $6.99 Per Bag + tax |
| Arrow Head | 7 Stone arrowheads | $6.99 per bag + tax |
| Seashell Find | 4+ oz of seashells | $6.99 per bag + tax |
| Lucky Strike | 9+ oz. of gemstone mix | $9.99 per bag + tax |
| Emerald Strike | 6+ oz. of gemstone mix and 3+ oz. of emeralds | $10.99 per bag + tax |
| Large Fossil Dig | 8oz Fossil Mix 1/2 oz Shark teeth | $10.99 per bag + tax |
| Mother Load | 10 + oz Gemstones, 4 oz fossil mix, 1/2 oz shark teeth, 2 arrowheads, large amethyst | $23.99 per bag + tax |
| Mega Strike | 20+ oz of Gemstone Mix, 4+ oz of fossil mix, 2 arrowheads, 1 oz shark teeth, and more | $64.99 per bag + tax |
Zoo Memberships are valid for one year from the date of purchase. With a membership, you receive unlimited admissions to the Zoo and special discounts on food, merchandise, special events, and activities. Please note that memberships are not transferable to another person or zoo. For more information on membership, click here.
Membership Rates
| Single Pass | $77.00 + tax |
| Couple Pass: | $105.00 + tax |
| Couple with Add on | $145.00 + tax |
| Family of 4 Pass | $176.00 + tax |
| Family of 4 Pass with Add on | $216.00 + tax |
| Family of 4 Pass with Two Add on | $256.00 + tax |
**Group Rates
| Zoo Members: | FREE |
| Adults (18-54): | $17.95 + tax |
| Seniors (55+): | $15.95 + tax |
| Children (2 & under): | 1 FREE w/paid adult |
| Children (3-12): | $13.95 + tax |
| Children (13-17): | $15.95 + tax |
| Students (with college ID): | $15.95 + tax |
| Active Military (with military ID): | $15.95 + tax |
| Veterans (with military ID): | $15.95 + tax |
| First Responders (with ID): | $15.95 + tax |
| Parking: | FREE |
RENTAL INFORMATION
| Strollers | $6.00 + tax |
| Wheelchair | $10.00 + tax |
| ECV (Electronic Scooter) | $30.00 + tax |
*ECV not available in the rain
*Weight Limit is 250 pounds
The History of Brights Zoo
Beginning in 2007, we allowed school groups to see our facilities. These trips are meant to teach children of all ages about important concerns relating to the protection and care of animals worldwide.
- Self-directed and guided tours are available at Brights Zoo. Learning to recognize animals at each exhibit, adaptations for survival, and general knowledge, as well as intriguing facts about each species, are all addressed. Photographing animals is welcomed.
- Animal care focuses on the day-to-day tasks of caring for animals, with a particular emphasis on feeding practices and veterinary treatment. The diet and nutrition of animals in captivity and in their natural habitat are covered by feeding habits. Veterinary care includes information on common animal pests and parasites, as well as prevention and treatment options.
- Conservation refers to man’s effect on the environment and emphasizes the need of preserving natural habitats for wild animal survival.
