The petting zoo is near the entrance of the zoo. I still think you get close enough to the giraffe's and I'm sure this is safer! There used to be a platform at the GB Zoo where you could be level with the giraffe's neck but that was changed this time. As soon as we were out of feed, he left us! He did give us a quick show- licking his face- before the left. We purchased $3 feed cups and fed the majority of the feed to this giraffe here. We saw two adults and a younger giraffe at the zoo. See how close that ostrich is to the train in the picture below? Good thing the train goes slow! The train promises close up glimpses of rhinos, gorillas, chimpanzees, deer, antelope, and zebras! ![]() For an additional $3 per person, you should definitely take this 15 minute locomotive ride as you are able to see ( surprisingly close up) animals as the train runs through the safari free range area. ![]() I didn't take a ride on the train this time, but have many times before. Just make sure you close the first set of doors before walking through the second- I saw a bird almost fly out when some kids were exiting! It took him about 3 minutes to eat ate all the bird seed before flying away! Instantly a beautiful parakeet flew on our budgie stick. We purchased the budgie treat stick (a mix of bird seed and honey on a stick- see in photo below) for a $1. This was definitely one of my (and Lily's) favorite attractions at the zoo. Beautiful birds of every color- most were parakeets. ![]() There were at least five other families in the bird budgiery at the time we were there, but there were plenty of birds to go around. The free flight budgiery was one of the busiest places in the zoo. Here is our experience including a list of attractions at the zoo! For more information including directions, visit their website. It is located at 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy across from the Gulf Breeze Flea Market. They stay open later for Boo at the Zoo and Zoo lights. The Zoo is open daily at 9 and closes between 4pm and 8pm depending on time of the year. Children 2-12 are $9.95 and there is a senior discount of $12.95 The cost was $13.95 for myself, but my niece (who is under 2) was free. This is feed time, and the animals are playful and aware. It only took us two hours to tour the entire zoo. We went around 9 am (which is right when they open)because I was told this was the best time to go~ This is true for a few reasons. I recently visited the Gulf Breeze Zoo with my niece for the dayso I wanted to offer some information for those new to the Pensacola area on the Gulf Breeze Zoo. RATES & HOURS For rates and seasonal hours of operation, visit or call Gulf Breeze Zoo at (850) 932-2229.50+ Acres in Gulf Breeze- great entertainment for the children! ZOO FEATURES include Unique Animal Encounters, Giraffe Feeding, Farm Yard Petting Area, Safari Line Train, Birthday Parties, Group Outings, Picnic Pavilion, a restaurant, and Gift Shop. Conservation is fundamental in our daily operations and visitors are encouraged to join us in making a difference on this journey. ![]() Funding for conservation programs is made possible through the continued support of zoo guests. Gulf Breeze Zoo has provided aid in 25+ countries around the globe. With a mission to help solve the world's continually changing wildlife concerns, the Gulf Breeze Zoo collaborates with other zoos and field experts to support wildlife conservation through public education, captive breeding programs, habitat preservation, and providing financial aid and assistance to projects in the wild. Make unforgettable memories as you hand-feed giraffes, get up close and personal in the interactive petting area, join an alligator feeding, or take the best selfies in the free flight Australian aviary! Make it the perfect day trip with a guided Safari Train ride through the 30-acre African preserve featuring rhinos, hippos, Western lowland gorillas, and Sumatran orangutans. The award-winning Gulf Breeze Zoo is home to over 800 animals from around the world.!
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