The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park invites you to emBARK on a new adventure with your pup at our first ever Bring Your Dog to the Zoo event! Join us from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27^th to enjoy this unique opportunity for dog lovers and pets alike. Guests will enjoy an evening filled with all the fun sights, sounds, and scents of the Zoo and our wild residents. A small gift will be provided to each dog on arrival.

“A ‘Bring Your Dog to the Zoo’ event is something we’ve been working towards for a while,” says Carmen Murach, NEW Zoo Director. “Many AZA accredited zoos across the country have hosted similar events successfully, so we’ve been eager to bring this experience here. After some “test runs” with our wonderful staff members, volunteers, and their dogs, our animal residents are ready to welcome their canine cousins.”

Dog tickets must be purchased in advance on the NEW Zoo’s website. Each dog must have an adult (human!) companion in attendance: a minimum of one adult guest per dog is required. Dog tickets will be $15 each and regular zoo admission rates will apply to all adults and children who attend with their furry friends. For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, please note that all dog owners must provide proof that your dog is up to date with rabies vaccinations, distemper and parvo vaccinations, and on a flea, tick, and heartworm prevention regimen. Dogs must also be on a non-retractable leash that’s a maximum of six feet long. Certain areas of the Zoo, such as the Aviary and animal feeding experiences will be excluded, but dog-friendly pathways will be noted, and maps will be handed out on arrival.

Guests who reserve dog tickets for the event can plan to arrive any time after 3:00 p.m. and before 5:30 p.m. on April 27^th. After purchasing a dog ticket, guests will receive a link and with an invitation to submit your dog’s proof of vaccination. This upload must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 23^rd. Dogs that do not have proof of vaccination on file by the deadline will be unable to enter the Zoo on April 27^th.

*Members Pre-Sale*

NEW Zoo Members have the opportunity to purchase dog tickets immediately! Simply log into your membership account once you’re on the ticket sales page. For FAQs and info about using your Membership Discount, visit our Memberships Page.

Ticket sales for the general public will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13th. Dog ticket quantities are limited.