Choose from a great selection of menu items right in the heart of the Zoo! Lakeside Cafe offers both indoor and outdoor lakefront dining, serving up traditional favorites such as chicken strips, cheeseburgers, quesadillas, salads, and much more. Don’t forget to try Lakeside’s famous Zooluxe Nachos! Join us at Lakeside Café for breakfast as well, available 7 days a week.

Take a break in the shade at the Laughing Hyena, the ultimate adult “hydration” destination! Quench your thirst with an array of local craft beers, for those 21 and older. Dippin’ Dots are available for the kids too!

Let your taste buds take a trip to the tropics at Pineapple Paradise!  Enjoy a fresh-made fruit smoothie served in a fresh-cut pineapple. Those age 21+ can add a little exotic flare with assorted alcohol options.

Let your taste buds take a trip to the tropics at Pineapple Paradise!  Enjoy a fresh-made fruit smoothie served in a fresh-cut pineapple. Those age 21+ can add a little exotic flare with assorted alcohol options.

It’s all about Dole Soft Serve at Ray’s Snack Shack! This classic soft serve treat comes in a myriad of flavors and fabulous creations, with something for everyone! Enjoy floats, sundaes and cones, and even sweet treats for the adults as well!

Enjoy park favorites, such as cotton candy, popcorn or a Bavarian pretzel at Reptile Redwood, located in front of the historic Herpetarium.

Walking through four continents along the River’s Edge can really work up an appetite! River Camp Cafe is the perfect location to cure your hunger.It’s B-B-Q at its best, featuring pulled pork, brisket, smoked turkey, flame-broiled burgers, and the best tater-tot bowl creations you’ll ever eat!

Enjoy outdoor grilling at its best at Safari Grill! Serving mouth-watering flame grilled burgers, dry-rubbed Cajun chicken sandwiches, blackened fish tacos, plump, juicy brats, and more.

Scoops offers eight  varieties  of your favorite hand-scooped ice cream flavors served in fresh-made waffle cones.

Visit our walk-up window and patio located next to Candy Crossing in the center of the Zoo. Start your day with a hot coffee, latté or espresso and cool down in the afternoon with a Refresher or Frappuccino!