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We accept all forms of payment. Cash, Credit & Debit cards, and Checks.

Parking is free.

We are open everyday including holidays rain or shine. Once you enter the zoo there are no refunds. Sorry no rain checks.

Pets and or Service animals are not permitted into the zoo. Dogs frighten many of our zoo animals. It's a natural predator-prey behavior issue. ​Zoo's are exempt from ADA regulation due to this issue.

Bicycles are not allowed due to fact that they too frighten the wildlife.

Privately owned ATV's, UTV's, Golf carts are not allowed due to insurance policy restrictions.

How to tour the zoo. April 13th to November 7th, touring the zoo can be done by walking, electric wheelchairs, large wheeled strollers, pull wagons, or golf cart rental.

Push wheelchairs and small tire strollers not recommened due to distance on gravel roads.

What to wear. Good hiking shoes is recommended, a hat, sun protection such as sun screen, dress for the weather includings rain gear or an umbrella.

Insects. Mosquitoes are usually NOT a problem, but you may want to consider insect repellent and a hat.

How long does it take to go through the zoo. The average time to enjoy the zoo is about 3-4 hours. Some visitors are here all day. The fastest it can be walked is 1.5 hours. If taking a golf cart the fastest it  can be driven is one hour, but the 2 hour rental fee applies.

If walking, there are over 100 tables and benches to rest on along the way. There is also two playground areas for the children to play.

Food & Nourishment. Bring a beverage and snack to keep hydrated and your energy level up. Carry-in's are allowed.

The Grizzly Grill is open weekends from Opening day - Memorial day and 7 days a week Memorial day - Labor day. Get a taste of some good ol' Wisconsin's favorites when the grill is open. Try a Johnsonville brat with sauerkraut, a Hickory View Farm's hamburger on a Sheboygan hard roll, or an all beef hot dog. Chips and refreshments are available in the Grill and gift shop.

Plenty of outdoor seating by the Grizzly Grill and throughout to zoo. If eating at the zoo put trash in trash cans. Please do not litter.

Golf cart rentals are optional for persons who can not or do not want to walk 4 miles. Available April 13th thru Nov. 17th. All golf carts are 4 adult passenger vehicles. If you have small children, up to six person can ride on the cart. Children can sit on an adults lap. Three hour rental for a cart is $45.00. If you want to rent the cart for more than the 3 hour minimum, additional time can be purchased for $15.00 per hour, but must be pepaid at check-in to prevent a late fee. The late fee is $10.00 per every 15 minutes late. Visitors must have a valid drivers license to drive cart. Golf cart Reservations not accepted. We have over 50 golf carts. If we are super busy there may be a short waiting time of a few minutes. Golf carts are alway coming back through out the day. Everyone who wants a golf cart will get one.

Want to feed some animals. You can purchase approved animal feed when you check in at the admission area. In admissions you will be trained to be "Certified Attendant". The certification takes one minute and teaches you what animals can be fed what type of food and how to feed them. No carry in food items to feed animals is allowed unless food item(s) has been inspected by a staff member. Through out the zoo are "Please Feed Me" signs. These signs will inform you to which animals can be fed. Using the provided food scoop, place feed in the scoop, and then offer it to the animal. Horses and donkeys can only be fed carrots and apples. Brown bears can be fed by tossing apples, oranges, and celery over the fence. All others animals that are allowed to be fed will eat grain. For your safety and the safety of the animals. Never place your hand or any part of your body through the fence, never step over, climb over, or go around a barrier fence.

All visitors and staff are on high alert for violators and are dedicated to report such incidences.

Drive-thru in your own vehicle. If you are coming during the winter months when a drive-thru in your own vehicle is offered, you can plan approximately 1 1/2- 2 hours for your drive-thru experience. Vehicles move along at a creeping speed and occasionally stop to enjoy the wildlife viewing and read the drive by signage. We always ask drivers not to cause a traffic jam or a bottle neck in the traffic flow. There are a few pull over areas to allow drivers to pass. If doing the drive-thru you may go through twice on the same day without leaving.

Shalom Zoo Souvenir. In the Gift Shop you will find plenty of Shalom Zoo souvenir's.

Free ice cream. After your tour through the zoo get a 3 oz. Cedar Crest ice cream with every paid admission! (ice cream available April 13th -November 1st.)