Reviews
We love going to the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium! They have great exhibits and are working hard to improve animal habitats. They are family friendly, with activities suitable for all ages, especially with their addition least year of the kids adventure area and Alaskan splash pad. Handicap accessible and have options to rent wheelchairs and electric scooters, and a tram with four stops around the zoo. Nursing mother friendly with one nursing area and another being built, as well as great family bathrooms and changing areas. Several types of food available at different locations, although they are quite overpriced. They allow you to bring in foods and drinks if you would rather not buy it from the zoo. Members receive a discount on food, merchandise, and rides.
5
7 years ago (19-05-2018)
Great place for families of all ages! Seeing all the animals and attractions in one day and fully enjoying them almost isn't possible, so it's best to plan out the things you definitely want to see before you go so you can hit as many as possible if you're just going for a day. A train ride is a must in my book and was very informative and as always, so fun. We plan to hit the ski lift style skyfari next time, along with Stingray Beach which we didn't end up having time for. So very much to do and see at this zoo.
Also, for anyone with any mobility problems or limitations, I highly recommend renting an electric scooter for the day. It makes getting through the zoo with loved ones a breeze and without the hassle of any of them having to break themselves pushing you up the many hills and overall makes the experience far more enjoyable. Well worth the additional $28, hands down.
The giraffes, elephants, big cats, gorilla's and aquarium were big hits today, but we truly did enjoy the whole experience. All the staff was very friendly and helpful which only added to that joy.
Take note, this zoo is a bucket list zoo, named world's best zoo for a reason and if you can manage, I highly recommend hitting it on multiple days if you want to see and experience all there is to see and do. We will definitely be planning another trip sometime this summer and I can hardly wait.
Opted to just enjoy the day, so didn't take many pictures, but these two could not be passed up.
5
7 years ago (21-05-2018)
The rankings don't lie, this is definitely the best zoo in the USA. The exhibits are well laid out, informative, and great for the animals. They have a huge diversity of mammals, reptiles, birds, and amphibians to see and will leave every person in your party in awe. Great fun for all ages plus great interactive stations for kids. You could easily spend an entire day here and still not see everything they have to offer. Also they allow you to bring in outside food so pack a few sandwiches and have a nice picnic surrounded by your favorite animals!
5
7 years ago (13-05-2018)
Bring your walking shoes. You'll want to go to every corner of this marvelous zoo. We had very close encounters with lions, giraffes, and gorillas. Excellent for kids, as we saw many school buses from around the region in the parking lot. My wife and I are seniors. Our tickets were twenty dollars each without the theater. Plenty of restaurants or snack shops along the various walking trails. We were there 4 hours and didn't see all of it.
4
7 years ago (20-05-2018)
What a zoo! Best layout I have ever seen at a zoo. Best experience at a zoo. Wow! You need to plan on more than one trip. There are so many sights to see and attractions to take part in. There is a price tag attached to the best so come prepared. We enjoyed three hours and see The dessert, the aquarium, and the jungle. I was amazed at every step. The variety of animals and the open environment which we walked through was incredibly put together. So much of this was immersive. Don't miss this zoo!
5
7 years ago (23-05-2018)
