Code of Conduct
Zoo Guests are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful of other guests, staff, animals, and the Zoo facility and shall not engage in unsafe, illegal, disruptive, or offensive behavior. Zoo Guests are responsible for their own conduct, as well as the conduct of their guests and/or persons using their tickets. Prohibited behaviors or circumstances include:
Intoxication.
Throwing projectiles of any kind.
Littering.
Displaying affection not appropriate in a public or family setting.
Fighting of any sort.
Not showing common courtesy to other guests, staff, and our animals by using profanity or engaging in unsafe, illegal, disruptive or offensive behavior. This includes threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behavior or any act which provokes a breach of the peace.
Feeding or attempting to feed/contact any of the animals (including wild animals on Zoo property such as squirrels, peacocks, ducks, etc.), except for where such feeding/contact is part of an organized event or experience.
Refusing to remove a service dog when asked to do so by staff.
Harassment in any form toward the animals (including wild animals on grounds), other guests, or our staff.
Failing to follow written or verbal instructions of our staff or directions of each area or attraction at the Zoo, or behaving in a manner that may endanger the safety of any person, other guests, staff, or animals at the Zoo.
Removing anything from Zoo grounds that belongs to the Zoo such as décor items, plants, signage, Zoo strollers, and wheelchairs.
Distributing or displaying unapproved printed or recorded materials.
Unauthorized sale (or display) of goods or services.
Swimming, wading, or engaging in activities on Zoo ponds or any other bodies of water on grounds.
Cutting, picking, damaging or disturbing any tree, shrub, flower, planting, or flower bed.
Making a fire in any area or facility.
Using any portion of any facility for toilet or sanitary purposes except the public restrooms provided.
Digging, burying, erecting, building, uncovering, placing, or removing any object or excavation of any kind.
Vandalizing, marking, or carving graffiti on any tree, shrub, planting, or other physical property of the Zoo.
Storing any materials or equipment of any kind without the approval of the Zoo.
Parking in unmarked areas or blocking driveways in the parking lot; vehicles will be towed at owners’ expense.
Use any sound amplifying equipment or noisemaking device on Zoo property is prohibited unless authorized as part of a Zoo-approved event.
If the behavior of guest or guests around you becomes disruptive or violates the Zoo Rules and Code of Conduct, the incident should be reported to the nearest employee or security person.
The Zoo has recycle bins located throughout the venue and actively recycles plastic, aluminum, and glass products. We thank you in advance for helping keep our venue clean and free of debris.