The Montgomery Zoo is a year-round animal attraction at 2301 Coliseum Parkway in Montgomery, Alabama. General admission also covers the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, and the zoo’s sections include Australia, Asia, North America and South America.
- Location: 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, Alabama 36110.
- Usual schedule: Open seven days a week, with posted zoo hours of 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; it closes on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
- Admission: Regular daytime tickets cost $19 for adults, $15 for children ages 3–12, and $17 for seniors age 65 and older; children age 2 and younger enter free.
- Included with admission: The Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, Waters of the World, Reptile Junction viewing and daily zookeeper talks.
Where is the Montgomery Zoo in the city?
The Montgomery Zoo is off Northern Boulevard on Coliseum Parkway, minutes from historic downtown Montgomery. Its address is 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, Alabama 36110, which gives you a specific destination for mapping your drive.
The zoo’s first fundraising event, Zoo Day, took place in 1976. Today, the grounds include animal sections representing Australia, Asia, North America and South America, alongside the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum.
What are the Montgomery Zoo hours and ticket options?
The zoo is open daily except for three named holidays, and the posted schedule gives you until late afternoon to visit. The Mann Wildlife Learning Museum is also open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. General-admission ticket sales end at 3:30 p.m.; members may enter until 4:00 p.m., and the zoo asks everyone to leave by 4:30 p.m.
Daytime admission includes the zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, plus Waters of the World, viewing Reptile Junction at the Train Depot Breezeway and daily zookeeper talks. AAA and military discounts are available: adult admission is $18 and child admission is $14 with qualifying identification shown onsite.
You can buy tickets online by selecting a visit date, but you still need to check in at the admission office for wristbands and any ride or attraction tickets you purchased. Online purchases are nonrefundable unless the zoo closes because of inclement weather; unused tickets may be used for another daytime visit.
Optional rides cost extra. The train costs $4 per person for nonmembers and $3 for members, with free rides for children age 2 and younger. The Zoofari Skylift costs $6 for nonmembers and $5 for members; children must be at least 32 inches tall to ride with an adult or 42 inches tall to ride alone.
What should you know about parking and accessibility?
The zoo says it is handicap accessible and offers manual wheelchair rentals for $10 and electric wheelchair rentals for $25. Rentals are first-come, first-served, and electric wheelchairs have a 325-pound weight limit.
Free sensory bags with headphones, fidget toys and weighted lap pads are available to check out at the Main Admission Entry/Gift Shop and the Mann Museum. You’ll need to leave a driver’s license or government-issued ID as a deposit.
Pets are not allowed inside the zoo, though service animals are welcome for visitors who need their assistance. Smoking and vaping are prohibited throughout the property, including the parking lots.
How do you drive to the zoo from the interstates?
From Interstate 65, take Exit 173 and follow Northern Boulevard for four miles. Exit onto Coliseum Parkway, turn right at the Montgomery Zoo sign after one city block, then follow the road into the parking lot.
From Interstate 85, take Exit 6 and turn north. Follow Eastern/Northern Boulevard for eight miles, exit left onto Coliseum Parkway, then turn right at the zoo sign after one city block and follow the road into the lot. If you’re staying at Days Inn by Wyndham Montgomery I-85, check the route from the hotel before setting out.
Before you go: Hours, prices and admission arrangements can change, so check the official Montgomery Zoo site before you go.
FAQs
Does zoo admission include the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum?
Yes. Regular daytime admission includes entry to both the zoo and the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum.
Can you buy Montgomery Zoo tickets online?
Yes. Choose a visit date online, then check in at the admission office to collect your wristbands and any purchased ride or attraction tickets.
Are service animals allowed at the Montgomery Zoo?
Yes. The zoo welcomes service animals for visitors who need their assistance, although pets are not permitted inside.
What is the Montgomery Zoo’s address?
It is at 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, Alabama 36110, off Northern Boulevard.
What can you combine with a Montgomery Zoo visit?
To add local history to your plans, use this one-day Montgomery history route from downtown to Old Alabama Town.
Where can you find details about another Montgomery attraction?
The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts visit guide covers its hours, location and visit tips.