Zoo Hours and Pricing

West Bend, WI

Highest-Ranked Zoo in Wisconsin

Group Discounts Available

Golf Cart Rentals Available

Hours:

Zoo Hours and Pricing at Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary

Ready for a wild adventure? Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary LLC's got you covered with our flexible hours and

wallet-friendly pricing. We're all about making your zoo experience as smooth as possible.

Please read below and then contact us if you have any questions!

Three zebras with black and white stripes stand in a wooden enclosure, one foal, eating hay.

April 12th - November 5th, 2025

  • Hours - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • $16 per adult ​
  • $11 per child​
  • 2 yrs and under are free
  • Walkers and golf cart rentals (Drive-through vehicles are not available at this time)
  • Last entry is an hour and a half before closing
  • Open Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, the 4th of July, and Labor Day
  • Learning is fun!
Herd of elk resting in a grassy field; a large male with antlers is in the group.

November 6th - November 21st, 2025

  • Hours - 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
  • Adults $16
  • Children $11
  • 2 yrs and under are free
  • Walkers, golf carts, and your own vehicle
  • Last walkers and golf cart admissions are at 2:30 pm
  • Last cars are out at 3:30 pm
  • Gift shop closes at 4:30 pm
Santa statue waves, tiger looks on in a snowy fenced area.

November 22nd - December 31st, 2025

  • Hours 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
  • Walk or drive through in the warmth of your own vehicle
  • No reservations needed
  • Pay at the drive-up ticket booth
  • Last walkers admitted at 3:30 pm
  • Last cars admitted at 7:30 pm
  • $10 per adult ​(13 yr. & older)
  • $5 per child​ (12 yr. & younger)
  • 2 yr. old and under are free
  • Gift shop and petting zoo close at 8:30 pm
Gray wolf resting on a grassy bank, looking alert with trees in the background.

January 2nd - April 18th, 2026

  • Hours - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Closed New Year's Day
  • Walk or drive through in the warmth of your own vehicle
  • $15 per adult ​(13 yr. & older)
  • $10 per child​ (12 yr. & younger)
  • 2 yr. old and under are free

Golf Cart Information

Three-hour golf cart rentals are available from April 13th through November 17th. Each cart accommodates up to four passengers, and the rental fee is $45.00, plus admission. Reservations are not accepted, as carts are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. On busy days, guests can join a waitlist and enjoy the nearby petting zoo while they wait. The carts rotate frequently throughout the day, ensuring steady availability.


Gift Certificate Information

Gift certificates are available in the gift shop during business hours or online for a small fee. (Click the button below to order).

Tiger resting on green grass, looking directly at the viewer.