$ 12.00
- Adults
$ 10.00 - Senior Citizens (65 & older)
$ 8.00
- Children 3-12
FREE
- Age 2 and Under
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Group Rates Available |
Let our African Elephant take you for a memorable stroll. Only $5 per rider of ALL ages. Digital photograph print of your journey for only $10 extra, proceeds applied toward elephant enrichment African Elephant Rides are held 12:30 - 2:00 pm (on Saturday & Sunday during Sping) weather permissible. However schedule can change due to turnout. Elephant Rides begin on March 31st 2012. |
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Look at the World from a different view point. An elephant ride is an outstanding experience for the young and the young at heart. On this adventure ride you’re going to feel the gait of an elephant’s walk while appreciating a lofty perspective. We are one of the few zoos in the United States to offer an African elephant ride with an opportunity for hands-on interaction.
The Natural Bridge Zoo is open seven days
a week with the following hours for 2012:
March 17th- May 25th
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. on weekdays M-F
9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. on weekends S-S
May 26th - September 3rd
9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. on weekdays M-F
9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. on weekends S-S
September 4th - October 28th
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. on weekdays M-F
9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. on weekends S-S.
October 29th - November 21st
9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. on Saturday and Sunday
Closed November 22nd for Thanksgiving
November 23rd - End of November
10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Daily
Rates & hours subject to change.
While you are here, please browse through the
Natural Bridge Zoo Gift Shop
for the perfect souvenir
and enjoy our picnic grounds.