Lakeside Crossing

Dining

Candy Crossing
Stop by Candy Crossing, the fudge  and candy shop located in the center of the Zoo. All items here are made with either sustainable palm oil, or no palm oil at all, which will help protect animals and their rainforest homes.
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Ice Cream Oasis
Sundaes, concretes, floats and more! Ice Cream Oasis has a large variety of cool, refreshing treats, along with funnel cakes too! A great way to enjoy the Zoo.
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Lakeside Cafe
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.
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Pineapple Paradise South
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.
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Ray's Snack Shack
It’s all about Dole Whip 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!
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Safari Grill
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.
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Starbucks
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!
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Sweet & Salty Company
Sweet & Salty Company is kettle corn at its best! Offering a variety of flavors and colors popped daily, it’s the perfect place to satisfy your taste buds. While you’re here, try a giant churro, or maybe our famous Zoo Bavarian pretzel with gooey cheese sauce. Top it off with a delicious Bill's Lemonade Bubbler™, and you are good to go!
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Tundra Treats
Need to cool off? Mix it up your way! Tundra Treats offers a large selection of fruity flavors of our frozen ICEE beverages, and features the largest variety of beer, cider, and spiked seltzer in the Zoo for adults age 21 and up.
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