They are housed in natural habitat exhibits that re-create the animals' native environment. Children can interact with different breeds of domestic animals. In the Sensory Garden, touch, and smell a variety of plants. Or meditate in the Millennium Grove, started in 1999 with with donations from area residents to remember friends and loved ones or to celebrate their families. Kids under the age of 2 are free.
Annual memberships are available.
The zoo schedules many events, from fitness walks and garden forums to kids' camps and an annual Boo at the Zoo spooky tour near Halloween. See details in this section's calendar. For information, call 652-8100.