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Gulf Breeze Zoo
The Gulf Breeze Zoo is an award-winning wildlife park in Gulf Breeze, FL and home to more than 800 animals from around the world. Visitors are given a chance to hand-feed giraffes, get up close and personal with the interactive petting area, join an alligator feeding, or take the best selfies in the free flight Australian aviary. It also offers a guided Safari Train ride through the 30-acre African preserve featuring rhinos, hippos, Western lowland gorillas, and Sumatran orangutans.
With a mission to help solve the world’s continually changing wildlife concerns, the Gulf Breeze Zoo collaborates with other zoos and field experts to support wildlife conservation through public education, captive breeding programs, habitat preservation, and providing financial aid and assistance to projects in the wild.
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ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
Sloth Encounter
Sloth Encounter Time – 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Cost: $40 per person weather permitting.
All ages permitted.
You’ll get around to feed and learn about these gentle creatures and discover that while they’re slow-movers, they are loaded with personality.
Giraffe Encounter
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the giraffe house and a meet and greet with the zoo’s resident herd of reticulated giraffe.
Tour participants will journey into the keeper access area and spend time visiting and feeding the giraffe. Your guide will explain what makes this threatened species so unique, how they are managed and cared for at the Zoo, and their status in the wild.
Giraffe Encounter Time – 1:30 pm daily
Duration – 20 minutes
Cost: $25 per person
Not suitable for children under 6.
Hippo Encounter
Go behind-the-scenes at the new Kiboko River Station at the Gulf Breeze Zoo. Enjoy exclusive access to the Hippo habitat, where dedicated animal care specialists will introduce you to two Nile hippos, the world’s third-largest land mammal, and share specifics about their daily routines, care, training, unique behaviors, and diets. Guests will enjoy feeding the hippos while learning about active conservation efforts in the wild to protect them.
Hippo Encounter Times – 11:30 am daily
Cost: $30 per person
Guests must be at least 8 years old to participate.
FARM & HANDS ON ANIMALS
Enjoy feeding and petting goats, sheep, and all your farmyard favorites.
GIRAFFE FEEDING
Get up close to these amazing animals and even feel their tongues as they take romaine leaves from your palm. Giraffe feeding available daily during regular hours. The feed can be purchased in the gift shop or from the Giraffe Hut.
BUDGIERY ADVENTURE AVIARY
Walk into the zoo’s special free-flight aviary and let the adventure begin! You can feed these gentle, colorful birds as they perch on your hand. Budgie Feed Sticks are available at the Gift Shop for $1.75 each.
SAFARI EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE
Watch rhinoceros, deer, and antelope roam free on the zoo’s 30-acre preserve. From the train, you will get an up-close view of Gorillas, Orangutans, and huge Nile Hippos. Train ride tickets never expire and may be purchased at the Gift Shop or Restaurant for $4.00.
ELEVATED BOARDWALK
On the boardwalk, you can watch roaming herds of antelope, deer, and rhino. Also, enjoy a great view of the orangutans and gorillas on their island habitats.
ALLIGATOR FEEDING
Alligator feeding opportunities are available seasonally from April through October weather permitting.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What forms of payment does the Zoo take?
All forms of credit, debit cards, and cash. Personal checks are not accepted.
Do you offer group rates?
Discounted rates are available for groups of 15 or more people. Please see Group Rates for more information.
Does the train ride take you through the entire zoo?
No. The Zoo is a 50-acre facility, and the first 20 acres must be walked to be enjoyed. The train ride boards from the Train Depot and will take you on a guided tour through the 30-acre free roaming preserve.
Can I ride the train if I have a stroller, wheelchair, or wagon?
The train is wheelchair accessible, but strollers and wagons must be parked in the designated areas upon loading the train.
Can we feed the animals?
Yes! Cups of animal feed are available at the ticketing counters for a nominal fee. You can feed the animals in the designated feeding areas including pigs, goats, sheep, llamas, waterfowl, turtles, and giraffes.
Is the zoo open on Sundays?
Yes! The Zoo is open 363 days a year! However, it is closed on Thanksgiving Day and limited hours on Christmas Day.
How much is the Gulf Breeze Zoo?
| Admission Only | 2020 Prices |
|---|---|
| Adult (13-64) | $20.95 |
| Senior (65+) | $19.95 |
| Children (2-12) | $15.95 |
| Under 2 | FREE |
| Military and Group of 15+ receive $1 off each ticket * Military ID Required |
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How far is Gulf Breeze from Pensacola?
Gulf Breeze is 5.44 miles from Pensacola going northwest and 7 miles (11.27 kilometers) by car, following the US-98 route. Gulf Breeze and Pensacola are 11 minutes apart, if you drive non-stop.
Does Pensacola have a zoo?
The Gulf Breeze Zoo is a 50-acre zoo located in Gulf Breeze, Florida and is considered Pensacola’s zoo since it is the closest to Pensacola.
How far is Gulf Breeze Florida from Destin Florida?
There are 39.90 miles from Destin to Gulf Breeze going west and 41 miles (65.98 kilometers) by car, following the US-98 route. Destin and Gulf Breeze are 56 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop.
If you are interested in learning more about the Gulf Breeze Zoo, feel free to check the Most Asked Questions.
GULF BREEZE ZOO GENERAL INFORMATION
Website: www.gbzoo.com
Address: 5701 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Phone: 850-932-2229
Schedule:
January 1 – February 29: Open Daily 9 AM – 4 PM
March 1 – October 31st: Open Daily 9 AM – 5 PM
November 1 – December 31st: Open Daily 9 AM – 4 PM
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Look at our things to do in Navarre Beach for more family friendly activities in the Navarre, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola area.