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The Ross Park Zoo offers daily animal viewing hours from 10 am to 4 pm, with the last admission at 3 pm. Please note that the zoo is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and periodically closes for inclement weather.
Take Interstate 81 South to Binghamton. Take Exit 4S (Rt. 7 South) to Binghamton. Merge onto Route 363W (Do not take the Robinson St Exit!). Take the Route 434W ramp towards Vestal. Merge all the way to the left lane. Turn left at the traffic light onto South Washington St. At the T intersection, turn left onto Morgan Rd. The Zoo entrance is on your right after ¼ mile.
Take I-88 towards Binghamton. Take Exit 1 (Rt. 7 South). Route 7 South becomes Route 363 West. Take the Route 434W ramp towards Vestal. Merge all the way to the left lane. Turn left at the traffic light onto South Washington St. At the T intersection, turn left onto Morgan Rd. The Zoo entrance is on your right after ¼ mile.
Take Interstate 81 North to Binghamton. Take Exit 4S to Route 7 South toward Binghamton. Merge onto Rt. 363W (Do not take the Robinson St. Exit!) Take the Route 434W ramp towards Vestal. Merge all the way to the left lane. Turn left at the traffic light onto South Washington St. At the T intersection, turn left onto Morgan Rd. The Zoo entrance is on your right after ¼ mile.
Take NY Route 17 East (passing into PA briefly, then back in NY). Merge onto NY 26 South on Exit 67S toward 434 ramp toward Vestal. Turn right onto Route 434 East/Vestal Parkway. Turn right onto S. Washington St. At T intersection, turn left onto Morgan Rd. Entrance will be on the right after ¼ mile.
See the table below for both in season and out-of-season admission rates.
Please note that special events like Eggstravaganza and Halloweekend may close the zoo for regular admissions and have separate event admission rates and require pre-registration. Please visit our upcoming events calendar for more details. Please note, complimentary admission passes are not valid for special events.
| Admissions Category | In Season Rate (Memorial Day through Labor Day) | Out-of-Season Rate |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission (ages 13 and older) | $9.00 | $7.00 |
| Children 3 to 12 | $7.00 | $5.00 |
| Discounted Admission (adults 55 and older, students with ID, military with ID) | $8.00 | $6.00 |
| Children 2 and under | FREE | FREE |
| Ross Park Zoo Members | FREE | FREE |
Below are some additional options you may choose to enhance your visit. Don’t forget to plan your visit by using our guide page!
During the period from Memorial Day through Labor Day, groups of 10 or more can enjoy the group admission rate of $6.00 per person. In our off-season, the group rate is $5. To book a field trip, please visit our Education page.
Guided Tours are available year round when scheduled in advance. Please visit our Education page to learn more and to schedule your tour.
Strollers are available to rent for $2.00 each and may be requested upon admission to the zoo.
A limited number of complimentary wheelchairs are available upon request.
Rentals for our pavilions and amphitheater are available for full or half day rentals. For more information, please visit http://www.rossparkzoo.org/planevent/
Please call the zoo at (607) 724-5461 ext. 502 to reserve the pavilions for your next event!
The Ross Park Amphitheater is available to rent for full or half day rentals. It is a great venue for weddings and more! Please call the zoo at (607) 724-5461 ext. 502 to reserve the Ross Park Amphitheater for your next event! For more information, please visit http://www.rossparkzoo.org/planevent/
From Memorial Day through Labor day, stop by our admissions kiosk and purchase a Valley Dental Pediatrics Children’s Zoo souvenir grain cup for $3.00 to feed our goats and sheep. You can refill your cup for just $2.00 in our children’s zoo!
*Please note we discontinue grain feeding after Labor Day until Memorial Day.