Racine Zoo Reviews

I've been coming to this zoo for a number of years now for the Great Lakes Brewfest - so my rating is purely on being at the zoo for a beer festival, and not for animals/etc.

For the brew fest this is a fantastic location. I enjoy the open space that's allotted, as well as the flow of the walkways and availability of bathroom facilities. The zoo employees, along with the festival workers, do a great job of setting up and prepping for the event as well as managing the hoard of people that eventually arrive and take over. The facility remains as clean as anyone could expect, trash and whatnot is taken care of pretty quickly/efficiently. The local police and security do a good job of helping keep everything in-check and most "incidents" are handled quickly and out-of-sight from the vast majority of attendees. There's a little access to see some of the animal enclosures - and from that very little I thought it was a pretty nice little zoo...sometime I'll make it back for Zoo-ing rather than festing/drinking.

This is a wonderfully sized Zoo. Wonderful for the whole family, lots of animals to see and pet, lots of things to do and your visit. You can even have a party here which we plan on doing some time.

Covid restrictions require masks for ages over 3. But aside from that, enjoyable, animals were active and very courteous guides stationed around the zoo. All very helpful.

This Zoo is a very well kept and beautiful place on the lakefront. They also have many specialty shows here during the Summer. A nice place to spend the afternoon with the kiddies and letting them learn about animals.

Not a whole lot of animals, but an excellent park and reasonable price

Probably the best little zoo in the whole Midwest. The zoo is big enough for kids to enjoy and small enough that they won't get over stimulated and tired. The price is very reasonable with rates of $4,for adults and $3 for children. The staff are very welcoming and helpful. The animals are on display at all times and very close to the spectators. There is a walk about exhibit that allows people to have the animals come right up to them. Very fun and the view of lake Michigan alone is worth the price of admission.

Great experience with the trick or treating. 3 year old loved it!

Small enough to be a great first time to a zoo for little ones. This zoo is not crowded and the price is very reasonable. Great location, it overlooks lake Michigan and feels very cozy.

Best small zoo for young children! As we entered the gibbons were whooping loudly, the tortoise raced round its pen and there was an emu sitting below us in the walkabout. We ate our lunch and watched the giraffes. The large playground was a hit. The best $3 (per stick) was spend on seed sticks so a parakeet might sit on it while you held it. We fed we several. The worst $3 (per person) was for the train ride. It had no tracks so it could go anywhere but it just went up and down the road.

Really nice neighborhood zoo. I went here a lot as a child and even have a family engraved brick here. During the summer/fall they have a bunch of cool events including the brew fest in September.

A great little zoo on the banks of Lake Michigan. A very scenic setting.

Wonderful time seeing the Chinese lanterns. Simply amazing

It's the best way for kids to see and meet animals. Our kids love going to see everything and ride the train.

Our family loves going to this zoo. It's close to home and it's great for a long afternoon or a quick visit.

Nice, cozy small zoo. It was very enjoyable to go there and would visit again.

Small, but fun zoo. Our favorite part was feeding the birds and having them land on our shoulders!

What a change from the Racine Zoo I knew as a kid! There are certainly the same main features, like the Big Cat area and the Orangutans. But the Aviary, Walkway, Barnyard Safari, and the Giraffe Experience remake this zoo. For a steal of a price, you get both new and old in this beautiful experience.

The Lantern Festival is beautiful and worth the time and money to visit. The handmade lanterns are exquisite!!

This is a great little zoo for it's size and location! Love the kangaroo exhibit and how you can just wander on the path through the enclosure. And they always have great programs, like Roar and Pour, or Winos for Rhinos.

Not worth the money. But at the corner of lake and perfect place to enjoy nature.

The 2nd time this year went to the zoo only to find it closed for a beer fest. Even checked the events calendar that did not show an event for September 14. So disappointed

This is a quaint little zoo. We enjoyed how affordable it was. The playground was fantastic and within view of the rhinos and zebras. My family had a great time here.

Went for the festival of lights it was pretty cool!!!

The worst supposed to be zoo there is, I was only able to see 7 different animals and the zoo charged an admission fee, I would like a refund please. If I could give them no stars I would.

Its just ok. Will not come back for second time. Not many animals.

Easy walking. Not crowded. Very kid and granparent friendly.

The Chinese light festival is a must see and experience if you are within 100 miles. Seniors and kids are discounted. Wheel chairs are available for a small rental fee. Check the website or call for a schedule of discounts. I'll come back with mother. Count on an taking an hour.

Admission closes at 5 p.m. but information online does not seem to mention this & only says open until 6 p.m.

I used to love coming here as a kid. It has come a long way since then, but what they do the same every year, which brings a smile to my face, is the Christmas lights. It's a tradition that my nieces and nephews have now grown to love seeing every year as well.

I love being able to see the giraffes so close. They are so beautiful! Everything new they have redone has made the zoo look like a totally different place.

My niece had about 3 of her birthday parties here growing up. They were very nice at helping us get things set up and giving us our space.

I love that we have such a great Zoo right here in Racine. The family membership for the year is reasonable and allows us to visit as often as we want and not feel guilty about only seeing a couple of animals per visit. The giraffe encounter is great, they take a cracker right out of your hand.

Very cute little zoo. We couldn't see all the animals today as some were inside and today was outdoor Safari day. Still worth going. Great experience for the little ones.

I'm prejudiced. I grew up across the street and was the first female zoo keeper there in the 70s! It's only a block big, on the shore of Lake Michigan. A small Gem in my Hometown.

I believe this is a wonderful place for a family to go to see great animals and be amazed

This is a great little zoo especially for kids of younger ages. It has a decent selection of animals for a zoo of it's size.

They have all kinds of events at the zoo. Be sure to check out the Chinese lantern event running thru dec 2019.

To me, this was more like a park with a few animals. Lots of space for families and play areas. There were zebras, lions, giraffes, monkeys, penguins and other animals just not an abundance of them. Very friendly staff.

Such a wonderful zoo and the animals are so active!

Due to last night's storms the bigger animals were off exhibit. Prices were cut in galf because of this which was very fair.

The Chinese lantern festival was amazing!!! Much more than I expected.

Fun for all ages. friendly staff and tons of active animals to look at and interact with.

Great small zoo in Racine area - we coming back here for years while camping nearby. Must go place if you have kids for sure. Lions, tigers, bears.
Clean and descent smell :)

The Racine zoo is a nice small little zoo perfect for families to see a few zoo animals in a short amount of time. Make sure to check out the large African Lions, Amur Tiger, Orangutan, and Bears. The large playground is really nice, a good break for kids to get their wiggles out. Unfortunately we visited in March when most of the animals were not out and not available to be seen (penguins, giraffe, rino, fox, owl, and other birds). The zoo is right on Lake Michigan, so make sure to bring a jacket if it's fall or spring and a pair of gloves in the winter with the breeze off of the lake. The zoo staff are friendly and helpful. I know this would be a great zoo to visit in the warmer months when all of the animals are out. I definitely recommend the zoo for families to visit!

For what the time we are in with COVID, it was a great escape. Though not many animals are out right now.

Great zoo for families especially if kids are 10 or younger. Small & easy to get through in a few hours.

Such a small zoo with next to no animals. Cute gift shop though.

The Racine Zoo is one of those not-so-hidden gems on the lake. I'm always amazed how many of my friends who live in Racine say that it's been years since they've even been to the lake. Often when we go down to the beach I always try to take a stroll through the zoo and we love it.

This is the home of the annual Great Lakes Brew Fest. Always a great time.

Nice little zoo. The ability to be able to feed a giraffe was great.

The Racine Zoo is a quaint little zoo. It's very kid friendly and easy to walk in a short amount of time.I thought it was really cool that you could walk right into the kangaroo enclosure and have them walk and hop all around you. I've never seen that before. My grandson really loved that.

They don't have a ton of animals but the ones they do have are the ones that kids are most interested in: lions, tigers, giraffes, rhinos, penguins, and of course, kangaroos.

Great, safe place to take the kids for a couple hours. There are at least 7 pokestops here.

My fiance, who is a Stage 4 cancer patient, went to the Eggstravaganza. She was charged $5 to use a wheelchair to tour the zoo. Really?

I bought a family pass for $60 and it was not worth it l. The zoo doesn't have a lot of animals and the ones they do have don't come out often. And I know that having a zoo is expensive and Racine is a small town but they could have things such as rabbits, turtles, chickens, lizards, cows and basic animals that children really love.

Went for Animal Crackers... always a good experience!

Always a great time at the zoo highly recommend animal crackers and boo at the zoo!

Such a sweet little zoo! Better than the big zoos I feel. We were able to pet kangaroos, emu, goats, pig, sheep. We fed parakeets and giraffe too! Super inexpensive, but also didn't have too many animals. Right on the beach so it makes for beautiful views and a great experience!

Great zoo that has a wide range of animals in a unique lakeside setting. Recommended, but price is a little high for what you get. Still a great way to spend two or so hours with friends and family.

Was a very pleasant way to spend the afternoon with my wife, my father in-law, and my two children.

Had a wonderful time at Zoo Lights. Absolutely beautiful display of Chinese lantern in the life size shapes of animals, huge dragons, flowers, butterflies. It was breathtaking. Prices were very reasonable. Can't wait for next year.

My kids loved the Christmas lights! Racine Zoo is a bit smaller, but we love the location and the price. It's very easy to navigate with young kids.

A great local zoo with some extraordinary animals. Inexpensive to get in. A great follow up to a day at the beach.

This is such a cute zoo, that I had no idea existed until Saturday. I attended the Pancakes With Penguins event Saturday morning, then walked around the zoo with my Aunt and uncle. We had so much fun. It was a perfect way to spend a fall Saturday afternoon.

It's a very nice small zoo. The staff is very friendly.

Loved this place!! different Animals and scenery was right on the lake