The zoo was very fun even with social distancing. My sons favorite was the jaguar even though he was just napping. But we went back again and he was awake and he loved it. The tigers were amazing and the florida panther was really cool to see walking right over us on the sky walk they had set up. The splash pad is open and very nice. Its not that crowded during the week but the weekend was a little much. We got a family annual pass which only cost about 2.5 times the price of one day. On the way out we saw that if you bought a one day pass that amount could be applied to year passes which is really cool because you could basicly try it out before you pay for the annual pass incase it is not for you and your family. The staff that we saw was really nice although everyone is definitly keeping their distance which was great. Our son cant wait to go back again and it is worth the short drive from broward for sure. Its nice to get out of the house and feel some what normal again. Overall very cool exhibits, lots of shade, good care for all the animals.

Super cool zoo. You could get really up close to some of the animals like bears, tigers and foxes. The zoo isnt massive so it is easy to navigate as well. Lots of fun.

I went for their Christmas lights after sunset. I have to say, it was super pretty. The lights are very nice, and the Florida Panther graced us with its presence.

Christmas light show was nice. Theyve done an amazing job renovating the zoo since the last time I was there, about 2 years ago. We plan on going during the day so we can see the animals.

Great place to bring your kids. Kids are free this month, one way flow is used to enforce social distancing. Masks are required, however you can take them off if you are more than 6 feet away from other visitors. I saw a hand sanitizer dispenser somewhere in the zoo. Bathrooms are available. The cafe is open. The water fountain is now open. The Tiger Cubs are beautiful!!Con: The place was packed!!

Nice professional pictures on the website in reality Its ok I see worse ....plus still have to wait to come inside zoo so better off not buying on line

What a beautiful zoo! Went on Saturday to check out this zoo for the first time and I must say it was fantastic. So many animals to see despite the size of the zoo. I loved how you can make walk one way through and see everything. Also the social distancing markers were great.

Amazing zoo! They take great care of the animals. So much to see and do. Bring your bathing suit and your curiosity. This place is something for all to experience. We came down for a small family vacation. We loved every bit of it, inspire of the Coronavirus. It was all good.

We love this lush little zoo. The highlights right now are the 3 tiger cubs born in May but it was hotand they were difficukt to see lying in the shade. Our highlight of the day was watching Fiona, the jaguar, stalk, capture and eat a bird that was flying around her enclosure. I have never seen that before in a zoo.

Loved this place, even during the pandemic it was really nice! A bit pricey compared to other zoos, but I still would recommend going to this zoo! I was sad it may have been too hot the day we went, because the big cats were all hiding so we didnt get to see the tiger....Next time I hope!

We always have a wonderful time! The staff are so very helpful! All of the enclosures are clean and all of the wildlife seem happy!! Love this place!

Perfect little place to escape to for an afternoon by yourself, with a date or the spouse and kids. A place to admire a small glimpse of beautiful marine life, Geological and weather exhibits among many other exhibitions connected throughout the building.Highly recommend to visit.

Great experience at the zoo. Because of Covid they have arranged the paths to go in one direction. Follow the arrows and it takes you thru the whole zoo. some exhibits that require going inside a building or were too far off the ‘official’ path were closed. I didn’t feel cheated at all, saw enough animals and had a leisurely walk. Worth the trip for me. #wearyourmask

What an amazing place! Great splash pad for kids to cool off. Shaded trails with lots of animals up close. Amazing very kind staff. Super clean. A pure joy !

Really cool experience. Definitely a place Id recommend to visit.

We as a family enjoyed the animals.The new baby cubs and appreciated all the safe ways the zoo stay Covid compliant where everybody, staff and other families wore masks and kept 6ft distance.We definitely will be returning and with more family and friends to enjoy .

This zoo is small, but has a lot to offer for our community. The splash pad is the best thing they have going. Their bathrooms could use a little updating and sometimes the animals are gone from the display without saying they’ve been moved or they’re at the doctor or something!

This month (August) was free entrance for kids with adult entrance purchase so my family took advantage and we had our first trip to PBZ. There was a lot of shade throughout the park with beautiful trees which was nice since South Florida is generally boiling hot out especially in Summer. Near the park entrance there was a very large splash pad area that my kids absolutely loved. It was very spacious, had so many sprinklers and it had seating for all the parents to sit back and observe their kids. There was also a bathroom nearby which seemed to always have a line but if all you needed was a clothes change there was a separate area for that and was always empty. Overall loved the experience and plan to come back.

Been visiting here since mid 80s. It just keeps getting better. Will be back soon!

Great place to visit if you in Palm Beach area.I enjoyed the animals.

A very nice Zoo, even though it is quite smaller than the Miami Zoo. However, it still has quite a nice collection of animals, and it takes between 2 to 3 hours to walk through all exhibits at a easy going pace. I would definitely recommend going and seeing all the wonderful animals that they house there.

Love this little zoo. It makes for a great adventure with the kids but its not overwhelming. Lots of trees make for a great atmosphere and its always cool in there shade. They are very active and always planning additions/remodels. also a lot of fun during the holidays.

We love this zoo. Its not too big but theres much to see. Very entertaining for the kids every time we go. Theres usually a carousel and train ride the kids enjoy but its temporarily stopped due to covid. Large splashpad in the middle where the kids can play and cool off.

Always a great experience. Place was neat, very informative, organized and safe with everyone respecting social distances. On top of that, they were giving back to the community and were not charging for the entrance. Overall great experience .

So, it was lovely, empty and windy! & me and my wife went to see some animals.. We saw a Flamingo that was separated from the other flamingos because he was picked on, well.. With the smaller flamingos he seemed to be having so much fun! & a little duck was just honking around with him! it was such a fun site. / trip.

The admission system in place does not make sense. They ask to purchase tickets online but you still have to wait in line at the ticket booth to have your online tickets scanned.(with everyone that did not purchase online)The park is well shaded and my son truly enjoyed the splash pad. But I have no reason to buy a yearly pass even though I am local. We wont be back.

Love this place. So fun to just sit and watch all the kids running around playing in the fountain on the way in or out of the Zoo. My grandson was always telling me he was catching nemos (you know the colorful fish from the movie?) The zoo has a trough full of water on the way in that is full of tadpoles. To a 3 year old - these look a lot like nemo. They also have a place where you can feed the birds and they will land on your head. If you have kids, I highly recommend taking them to the Palm Beach Zoo.

This zoo has a lot of shaded places to hide from the Sun. It is also small enough to see it all in one day.

This zoo is absolutely overrated. There are not many animals to see. There were no lions,TigersZebrasElephantsRhinoGiant turtles etcThe above can be found at miami zoo. The palm beach zoo doesnt seem secure enough where some animals are concerned. For example the Caiman was not properly secured and if a curious kid ran to the fence they could be gobbled up until its backwards.The monkeys are not alot and rather small. The food here was very limited and had a wait. Iguanas are wild here and one even dropped in a ladys head. I was supposed to help but god forgive me for running away so fast. I was promised i would see baby tigers i saw none. It would be worth it if less money was charged for the entrance. On a good note the anteaters were absolutely gorgeous and walked with grace and class. The white alligator is so pretty beyond words. There is a water section for kids so bring towels, bathing suits etc. Bring your own snacks and food the restaurant area can be packed and time consuming and they lack variety.

Such a fun place! There was lots to do for toddlers and 9 year old. Some things were closed due to covid-19 but we were still able to spend a couple of hours learning and playing.

This is the best zoo Ive ever been to! There arent as many animals as some but every single habitat had shade, real live plants/ trees and most had huge water features! I didnt see a single stressed out animal in the entire park, they were all happy, well taken care of and just beautiful from such a good life!Theres also tons of shade for the visitors, a cute little splash pad for kids to cool off in and ample parking. A wonderful day!

First time visiting Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society & I fell in love with this place. We spend most of our afternoon walking through the gardens and admiring its beauty. We tried the food from the cafe and it was amazing ( along w a glass of wine ). Definitely a great place for a first date or family day out or even a place to take children to.

This review is for the Zoo Lights event. The light displays were nice but it was limited. We went through the whole display in less than an hour. Only a couple of animals were visible but that was to be expected. I’d like to suggest more places lit up specifically for photo ops. Only one or two spots were lighted enough for pictures of your party with the lights. $16 a person was a little steep for what was presented.

Through this Pandemic not much is open. So finding out the zoo was open was wonderful. Thanks to the staff that keeps the zoo clean. The splash pad is wonderful my kids loved cooling down through the water spouts. We got to see the monkeys being fed which was fun for the kids to see.

Its truly one of my favorite places 5 min from the house not to big and the water jet fountain my daughter loves!! Highly recommend! #LocalGuide #SteveDaWaiter

Loved this zoo, very well kept and clean. Mask were required, but once inside everyone was distant enough where you can lower them a bit to catch a breath in this Florida heat

They take great care of their animals, and the zoo associates are always willing to talk about what theyre doing with an animal or in an enclosure. Lost one star because at least a third of guests we saw werent wearing masks even though its mandatory in county right now. Since our daughter is under 2, she cant wear a mask, so having other guests not in masks wasnt good.

The Zoo was like a ghost town, more employees in the ticket booth than in the common areas of the zoo. Not really visible animals and their enclosures very poor kept. It was truly a huge disappointment. The worst time ever!

Very nice place, people respect social distance.... have a fountain for kids, so be prepared they bathing suit, very recommended, they close at 5pm. They have a veteran discount.

Went with a family of 5 paid $110, not worth it at all, there was barely any animals, most cages were empty, rude staff and very small zoo. Should charge half the price

The bodies exhibit was super cool except I learned after I visited the exhibit about the controversy surrounding the bodies since they are coming from a Chinese conformation camp and obtained illegally. Although the rest of the museum exhibits were super fun to do and thats coming from an adult . So def a good place to take your children, alot of hands on activities and exhibits !

My family, friends and I visited the Palm Beach Zoo recently for the first time and really enjoyed it! There were activities for all ages, very informative staff and a beautiful variety of animals! Definitely worth a visit!

We had a great time. Perfect for a after dinner walk

Such fun!! We have a membership here and try to come at LEAST once a month. The size of this zoo makes it doable in one day and the shade really helps. The splash pad and recently added play area are a great plus for families. Our family also looks forward to all the holiday events they host here! Best zoo in South Florida!!

I nice option for families. It is nice and shady. More intimate than some of the larger zoos. One can be very close to the animals.

I was not at all impressed with this zoo, and I love zoos! Half of the exhibits were closed, or blocked off. The animal enclosures were very small, and some didn’t even have water for the animal in the enclosure! Also some enclosures were just straight empty! Sure it’s probably great for kids 8 and under, but not for older kids that are expecting to see much more! The animals seemed stressed and very anxious as well! Can’t wait for Miami zoo to reopen!

Animals and attractions are great but a lot of people doesnt put masks on, its very crowded and no one is enforcing masks policy. It feels like this will be a source of Covid19 outbreak, easily. We got out of there 10-15 minutes after we went in.

Its very well kept and beautiful. They are taking precautions for corona with hand sanitizers and signs for social distancing rules. I was very happy and kids had so much fun

Rebecca was awesome. She was a wealth of knowledge. We appreciate the time she took to answer our questions.

We were there for 45 MINUTES. They failed to tell us at the entrance that NONE of the animals were out, there were NO SHOWS, we didnt even encounter any of the employees walking the grounds. They should be honest with patrons before taking our money. Very bad experience!!!

Wonderful place to visit and have fun with family

Great zoo loved the design and how close you could get to the predatory animals.

My family and i had a really great time at this Zoo. It had many animals and the layout was beautiful. Our favorite part was the lorikeet enclosure! The zookeepers sell food for the birds and when you feed the birds they fly right up on top of you! Its like 2$ a cup. 100% worth it! Although I would recommend bringing your own food and snacks because its like 3$ for a bag of chips.

The zoo has many things to see and is also good for pokémon go

Beautiful zoo to go with kids. Great outdoor activity on a nice day.

This zoo is very kid friendly. Theres lots to do, so if you live in the Palm Beach area, a yearly pass would be worth it. Theres carnival rides, a mini obstacle course for kids, lots of amazing animals, a restaurant and animal shows throughout the day. Needless to say, plenty of walking! Fortunately, you can rent little carts for the kiddies. O theres even a sprinkler for the kids to cool off under when you enter (so bring them in their bathing suits and have a change of clothing). Moreover, Tigers, Bears, Otters and more, its a super amazing day with fury friends of the outdoors!

The Palm Beach Zoo offers a leisurely walk through well thought out, well maintained, and pleasantly integrated exhibits. It features many areas grouped by regions or animals and includes many educational and interactive elements. There are spots to cool down, unique ways of looking at animals while giving the animals protection and privacy, and there are friendly staff everywhere to help answer your questions. This is a little gem in the heart of West Palm.

Love that theres a little for everyone! Water fountain great for refreshing! I like seeing A lot of volunteers helping out clean the park or take care of the animals..Love the Camp zoo......love the recycling bins...bathroom were clean...price a little too much...l cant afford to take my girls! But sure enjoyed it with my campers! I know some days the Zoo offer some special discount but l always miss it...

Nice zoo. Can go thru it in about 2 and a half hours. Depending on the time of day parking can be a little challenging. Nice options in the restaurant. Food was very good. Lots of shade over the paths where you walk which is nice...particularly in the summer when its really hot.

A really great experience learning about the animals. Especially enjoyed watching the baby tiger cubs.

Lovely grounds! A beautiful place for a relaxing walk.

Great Zoo, Variety of animals, mostly shaded walk paths, not overly huge but enough so at the end of your walking you are exhausted.

Love this zoo. Would definitely recommend.

Absolutely no implementation of requiring masks here.I was hoping to safely enjoy our time because at the very least people needed to wear a mask and practice social distancing and precautions were being taken to ensure safety, right?I have a child who is too young to wear a mask and thought if this was true, it might be safer to come here since Id expect there to be some sort of implementation of masks, social distancing and being outdoors.Id say 85% probably more guests at the zoo were NOT wearing masks. Non mask wearing families meeting up together forming even larger groups of people.I had to basically run away with my child because of an adult what seemed like very proudly sneezing (he couldve at least sneezed into his elbow..shirt..something.) Can you guess he wasnt wearing a mask?Call me paranoid, I dont care.I tried my best to stay away but it was difficult with as many people as there were and lots of non-mask wearing children running around.I have no issues with children running around but my point is that it is very difficult to social distance away from excited charging 5-12 year olds.I am disappointed that Palm Beach Zoo does not require social distancing or masks during this time.

Lots of fun for kids and adults. My daughter had a great time looking at the animals

Quaint, nicely designed and taken care of zoo / conservatory. Great variety of animals. Great photo ops. Not too busy.I do wish it was cheaper for kids. $20 for adults and $10 for kids seems reasonable. We paid $68 for 2 adults with a 5yo. Had we more kids with us, we might not have gone in.I completely understand the amount of money it takes to run a zoo. But the bulk of that cost could be put on more local businesses and city / county. More subsidies to keep this park nice, rather than high child prices. Less 1-time art donations, and more subsidies for admission.

Really pretty place with lots of really cool animals. We were there in September when it was hot and it really wasnt that bad because of all the shade the giant trees provide.

Its a nice and friendly atmosphere zoo. Animals look to be in good health. The staff is welcoming and friendly. Especially the staff member in the kids train and carousel area. Volunteers are around handing out knowledge to guests which is wonderful. The fountain in the center that connects all the areas is great and its fun to see all the kids running through the water.

Was smaller than I thought. Was very clean and the animals were well taken care of. It is not a whole day event, but worth the trip!

Good time! Lots to see, best to go when its cooler and overcast. The animals are more active when its cool and raining.

Would not reccomend having an event/ wedding at palm beach zoo. I paid to have my wedding at the zoo and was even told that in case of bad weather the deck would be able to hold strong winds and storm if needed for my ceremony cocktail hour and reception. Well... heads up thats not the case . Florida was under a tropical storm watch at the time of event and less than 24 hours of my wedding i got a call they were closing and canceled my wedding, the only place in the whole state of Florida that decided to close for the rain. i understand safety for guest and animals but this storm was NOTHING but rain and if I would of known how they lie and handle citations like that I would of never booked with them.. so I ended up finding a new venue closer to the storm and had to throw my wedding together. I stated I wanted a refund and was told absolutely but the linen company 600$ I cant get back because they washed to deliver them .. I told the zoo our contract stated if u close i get it all back im not out that money. Was told they will see what they can do..so now I was told sure I can get it back but threw check mailed out in a month.. back to my contract I go! Stated full payment back on my card, very disappointing and dont reccomend this place not worth aggravation and stress !

Nice zoo. Not too big, but enough to spend a few hours. The walking paths are all shaded so we werent baking. The animals seemed a little lethargic from the heat. All in all, it was a great day!

We were very very disappointed at the lack of enforcement of mask wearing. We were excited to take my son for his birthday, but less than half of the people were wearing masks, and were not staying 6 feet apart. There was no staff walking around enforcing the rules, which made for a very uncomfortable experience for us. We were there less than an hour, and will not be returning. Disappointed and expensive day.

This is a great zoo! The animal habitats mimic the habitats they’d be in if they were able to be in the wild. The zoo also educates on conservation and how we all can help. Some animals were hiding, but it’s August and 90 degrees. I don’t blame them!

It was great experience. It was comfortable some things are obviously not the same, but it’s Covid friendly. Kids had fun that’s all that matters.

Had a few minutes before my flight. Went with a few friends. Even as an adult it was awesome. Get the tickets to see the stars. Didint get to see the zoo but definetly loved the acquarium

Fun zoo, perfect. In Florida summer with all the shade. Kids love the water park

Love it!! Wonderful animals.. Peaceful great Place for the whole Family..

What a gem! Boo at the zoo this year was amazingly decorated in every section. The animals are happy and well cared for. The staff loves the animals and talking to the public. The lush foliage takes me to Jurassic Park!

Loved this zoo! The splash pad at the entrance huge plus for the toddler to cool off after seeing all the animals. Its not a long walk, plenty of shade. So many animals to see. Bring plenty of snacks, drinks and stroller for the kids, food is expensive. Will def be back! Had such a great time

Got to see the zoo lights at night. For the first year of putting on this event, there was a great amount of lights and things to do like smores and cookie decorating. The animals that came to life at night such as the florida Panthers were quite enjoyable. Most were more docile and less active, but the zoo overall was greatly enjoyable.

Awesome place, small yet very diverse, the tigers and bears are amazing and if course the Florida Panther is here too

If you are looking to do something in under 3 hours, this is the place to go. The exhibits seem nice, and for the most part, well kept. We will visit again. The kids really enjoyed it. Our only critique would be the condition of the bathrooms. They were a little run down, and dirtier than expected.

This place has been a family favorite for about 10 years now. Smack right in the middle of West Palm Beach, youd almost not believe such a great little zoo could fit inside the city. Has animals of all types there from Alligators and Panthers to Tigers, Lorakeets, and Bush Dogs. Small enough to walk through in a couple of hours, but interesting enough to spend the day there, and they always seem to be doing stuff to improve the experience or bring in new animals/exhibits.Has a nice air conditioned snack area with a selection of finger foods, salads and beverages (including beer and wine).If you have the kids bring/wear their bathing suits, the fountain/water play area in the middle is a nice spot for them to blow off some steam and cool off.

Its a nice zoo. But to many attractions closed currently.

Nice zoo! My first time there. My overall experience was great. It was a Saturday and not crowded at all, The food is cheap, a few nice shows and friendly staff. Didnt go with 5 starts because of the selection of animals to see. When you go to the zoo you expect to see zebras, lions, giraffe and rhinos but none of them were there so a lot little disappointed there but everything else was pretty cool.

I cant believe I waited so long to come here! This zoo is just beautiful, it feels like youre experiencing an intimate, personal tour. The employees are wonderful and full of knowledge. You can feel they truly love what they do, and love the animals they care for. My favorite part was how close you get to the animals! All the animals look healthy and happy. Best part...its shaded and they have a splash pad - thats important in our South Florida sun!

First time at Zoo. Bought Family pass and Grandparent pass. Very Friendly staff didnt get her name but she was so helpful Also Tammy in the Cafe was over the top helpful. The cleanliness of the bathroom and assesibility of the Zoo and restrooms for our adult son in wheelchair was an extra blessing. Wish more animals like elephant and snakes and better ability to see the bears and monkeys. Koalas seemed drugged. Will look forward to many more visits with our grandchildren ️️. God bless all. Ken and Nancy and Kenny2.

The Zoo was awesome! We went there on Winter Break 2018. The place was nice and clean. You must bring your kids to visit this Zoo. We will definitely recommend others.We will give them 8.8 out of 10.

This is the best zoo in South Florida for children. The animals are primarily rescues and they have a splash zone, so ethical and fun. The staff all know the animals by name and are ready to answer questions with a great attitude! Right now they have a promo for a free second visit between now and labor day. We love it.

Really enjoyed my visit. This was amazing cute date

I havent been to a zoo in a long time. I have to guess that the majority of animals are rescues of some sort so even though theyre in captivity, they are safe, well cared for and fed. We spent a couple of hours roaming the exhibits. The grounds were clean and well maintained. Go early to avoid lines. We got there at opening and had walked the venue in a couple of hours.

Had an awesome time here, me and my nieces

Great for kids, exhibits are close together and the facility is clean. Arrived at 10am on the Monday of a holiday weekend and it wasnt too crowded. When we left around 1pm, there was a long line at the ticket office. So arrive early! Lots of shaded areas and theres a splash pad in the middle of the Zoo so be sure to bring extra clothes for the kiddos.

I love their commitment to rescuing animals is peril and giving them a forever home. Lots of trees made the outdoors in the mid Summer heat bearable. Fun place for kids

Awesome spot, tons of animals too look at and sections to walk through. I love the bird feeding; when we went we were also able to see the tiger up close! Staff is so friendly and knowledgeable on their animals.

This is a nice little zoo. They have some *enormous* alligators. Kind of a bit scary actually.They also have some bird shows. All of the people running the shows seemed really knowledgeable about the animals, and it was obvious they truly cared for them.If you like zoos, make sure to give this place a visit!

My family loves the Palm Beach Zoo!!! This is our second year having a membership and we usually go at least once a week. The splash pad is awesome for the hot days and we love feeding the parrots. My daughter loves going to visit Mardi too. The food is yummy and totally affordable and there is always a place to sit in the shade and enjoy lunch. This is definitely one of our favorite places!

This is the best zoo I have ever been to. The ambiance is beautiful and the place is always nice to walk around in. It is small, but amazing. I highly reccommend.

We like go there very much..it is small but nice animals. Is sad few are close for the covid-19 .