Shows & Rides

Shows & Rides

The Hippo Slide - World's Largest Inflatable Slide!

  

 

Wildlife Show

Come see a wide variety of animals demonstrate natural behaviors that will amaze and inspire you.  From the incredible mimicking ability of parrots to the powerful elegance of a cheetah, the Wildlife Show is education through entertainment in every sense of the term.  Experienced wildlife trainers will dispel many of the myths and misconceptions concerning wildlife while providing a unique window into their fascinating world.

See and learn about the animals up close!

Wildlife Show - Dates & Time

Daily

12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM

 Diego Meet and Greet

The star of Nick Jr.’s Go, Diego, Go!, one of the top pre-school shows on commercial television, will be having meet and greets daily at our NEW! Amazon and Beyond exhibit.  Come meet him and take a picture!

Diego Meet and Greet - Dates & Times
Weekdays
11:00 AM, 3:00 PM 
Weekends 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM

Duration of meet and greet                     Approximately 15 minutes

  
Souvernir picture                                    $5

 Meet the Zookeeper

A great way to see our animals in action!  At these zookeeper talks (located at their respective exhibits), you can witness our animals eating their favorite treats and learn about them from their keepers.  It's the perfect opportunity to ask the questions you've always wanted answered about your favorite animal.

Meet the Zookeeper - Schedule
Pelican Feeding 10:30 AM
Bird Feeding in Aviary 10:30 AM
Tiger 11:00 AM
Harpy Eagle 11:15 AM
Lion * 11:30 AM
Orangutan 11:30 AM
Stingray 11:30 AM
Hummingbird 11:45 AM
Giant River Otter 12:00 PM
Asian Small Clawed Otter 12:00 PM
Meerkat 12:30 PM
Indian Rhino    1:00 PM
Pygmy Hippo   1:30 PM
Asian Elephant   1:30 PM
Chimpanzee   1:45 PM
Gorilla *   2:00 PM
Asian Bear   2:00 PM
Okapi *   2:15 PM
Giraffe   2:30 PM
Bird Feeding in Aviary   2:30 PM
African Elephant   3:00 PM
Hyena *   3:00 PM
River Hog & Warthog   3:30 PM
Pelican Feeding   4:00 PM

*Weekends and holidays only.

Z.S.I. at Mercantil Commercebank Children's Zoo

Ecology Theater

Zoo Scene Investigations - help solve animal mysteries! Get up close and personal with small animals and zookeepers at the Mercantil Commercebank Children's Zoo stage. Presentations often feature local wildlife, and provide opportunities to touch and learn.

ZSI - Dates & Time

Daily 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, & 3:00 PM

Asia or Africa Safari Tram Tours

 
Narrated tour of Asia or Africa along the public walkway. Experience entertaining and fascinating information on the Zoo's animal collection. Every hour departing from Main Station.
  
Safari Tours - Availability & Cost
Hourly from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM $4.95/person

Humpy's Camel Rides

 

Camel rides are available for $5/ride from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily. High a top a graceful camel, riders experience the traditional form of transportation used by the desert people of Africa and Asia for thousands of years. Meet Charlie, Fluffy, and Randy, the three trained dromedary camels that you can hop on! Decide which boy is your favorite, each have different personalities and range in age.

Wildlife Carousel

The Metrozoo Wildlife Carousel is a 36-foot wooden carousel featuring 30 hand-carved, custom-made animals and two chariots. Many of the animals represent endangered species, including a cheetah, rhinoceros and baby gorilla.

The Metrozoo Wildlife Carousel is reminiscent of the hundreds of wooden carousels built across the country during the "golden age" of carousels (1885- 1925).
 
Wildlife Carousel - Pricing
Adult (13+) $2.00/person
Child (3-12) $2.00/person