Big Joel's Safari Petting Zoo & Educational Park
Admission
General Admission
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Adults 13 & over $14 + tax
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Ages 2-12 $10 + tax
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Ages under 2 free
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No reservations required
2026 Season Passes
Single person season pass $40*​
3 person family season pass $115*
4 person family season pass $150*
Additional family members can be added to the four person family pass for $35* each.
* plus taxes
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Season Pass Rules:
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Season Passes are valid for the 2026 season anytime we are open to the general public
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Those over the age of 18 must show photo I.D. with season pass upon entry
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Season Passes are non-transferrable to any other person. Only the person whos name is on the season pass may use it.
Hours
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
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2026 Season
Days & Hours
Last admission to zoo is 30 minutes before closing time and entrance gates will be closed
Open on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, & Labor Day
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, & Christmas
Opening Day for the 2026 Season is April 11th
​April 11th - May 20th: Spring Time!
Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays 9-4 pm
Saturdays 9-5 pm
Sundays 10-5 pm
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
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May 21st - August 17th: Summer Time!
Monday thru Friday 9-4 pm
Saturdays 9-5 pm
Sundays 10-5 pm
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August 18th - September 16th: Back to School Hours!
Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays 9-4 pm
Saturdays 9-5 pm
Sundays 10-5 pm
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
September 17th - October 31st: Spooky Safari & Fall Hours!
Monday thru Friday 9-4 pm
Saturdays 9-5 pm
Sundays 10-5 pm
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Nov. 1st - November 18th: Winter Hours
Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays 10-4 pm
Saturdays 10-4 pm
Sundays 10-4 pm
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
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November 19th - December 31st: Big Joel's Holiday Safari
November 19th - December 16th
Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays 10-4 pm
Saturdays 10-4 pm
Sundays 10-4 pm
Closed Tuesday, Wednesday & Thanksgiving Day
December 17th - December 31st
Open Every Day 10-4 pm
Closed on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
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The park closes after December 31st for winter and reopens in Spring 2027
Encounters offered in the off season, by appointment only.
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