Gulf Breeze Zoo
Gulf Breeze Zoo is a 50-acre zoo at 5701 Gulf Breeze Parkway on Highway 98 in Gulf Breeze, Florida, formerly known as The Zoo Northwest Florida. It holds more than 900 animals and suits families and visitors who want a full day of walking, a guided train ride and animal feeding. The one thing to know is that hours change on October 31, when the zoo opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m., so check before you go.
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Weather at Gulf Breeze Zoo, today
| Time | Sky | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 am | Sunny | 54°F | NE 15 mph | 0% |
| 9 am | Sunny | 59°F | E 15 mph | 0% |
| 11 am | Sunny | 66°F | NE 15 mph | 0% |
| 1 pm | Sunny | 70°F | NE 15 mph | 0% |
| 3 pm | Sunny | 71°F | NE 15 mph | 0% |
| 5 pm | Sunny | 70°F | NE 15 mph | 0% |
Daylight
| Sunrise | 6:51 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 6:13 pm |
| Question visitors ask | Gulf Breeze Zoo hours and ticket prices |
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| County | Santa Rosa County |
| Official site | gbzoo.com |
How do you get to Gulf Breeze Zoo?
Gulf Breeze Zoo is located right on Highway 98 in Gulf Breeze, at 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563. The zoo's website recommends entering that address into a map app or GPS for turn-by-turn directions, and it links to full driving directions from major cities.
The official website does not list parking details, so check with Gulf Breeze Zoo before you go.
What do admission and hours cost at Gulf Breeze Zoo?
According to the Gulf Breeze Zoo tickets and hours page, a day pass costs $29.95 for adults ages 13 to 64, $27.95 for seniors 65 and over, and $22.95 for children ages 2 to 12. Children under 2 are free. Military and law enforcement guests receive 15% off admission with a military ID, and groups of 15 or more receive $1 off each ticket.
For 2026, the zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from January 1 to February 27, with last admission at 3 p.m. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from February 28 to October 30, with last admission at 4 p.m. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from October 31 to December 31, with last admission at 3 p.m. Prices and hours were listed on the official site as of October 15, 2026, so check before you go.
When should you go to Gulf Breeze Zoo?
Gulf Breeze Zoo is open 7 days a week and is open year-round except on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The official site recommends buying advance tickets, and the sources do not publish crowd levels or weather-based timing advice, so check the zoo's website before choosing a date.
The zoo's hours shift on October 31, so check the 2026 schedule before you plan a late afternoon visit.
Gulf Breeze Zoo: questions visitors ask
What are the Gulf Breeze Zoo hours and ticket prices?
Adult day passes (ages 13 to 64) cost $29.95, seniors (65 and over) $27.95, and children (2 to 12) $22.95, with children under 2 admitted free. In 2026 the zoo is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from February 28 to October 30 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from October 31 to December 31, so check before you go.
Is Gulf Breeze Zoo open on holidays?
Gulf Breeze Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. It is otherwise open 7 days a week, year-round.
Should you buy Gulf Breeze Zoo tickets in advance?
The Gulf Breeze Zoo website says advance ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets are sold through the zoo's Buy Tickets link on gbzoo.com.
Are there discounts at Gulf Breeze Zoo for military or groups?
Military and law enforcement guests receive 15% off admission with a military ID. Groups of 15 or more receive $1 off each ticket, according to the zoo's tickets and hours page.
What animals can you see at Gulf Breeze Zoo?
Gulf Breeze Zoo has more than 900 exotic animals, including rhinos, hippos, Western lowland gorillas and orangutans. Visitors can view many of them during a guided African preserve train ride.
What are the Gulf Breeze Zoo membership prices?
The tickets and hours page lists Adventure Member at $99, Adventure Duo at $189 and Adventure Family at $359. The Adventure Family membership must be in one person's name, that person must always be present, and it allows any four guests per visit.
Is Gulf Breeze Zoo the same as The Zoo Northwest Florida?
Yes. The zoo opened in 1984 as The Zoo Northwest Florida and reopened on February 18, 2010, as Gulf Breeze Zoo after a closure and purchase. The current site is 50 acres.
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