Dining at the Zoo

Walking around the zoo can sure work up an appetite! Luckily, there are plenty of fabulous food options. And they are located across the park so it is easy to grab snacks on the go, or sit down with the family for a larger meal. Check out this list of our most popular, and delectable, restaurants and plan your day to dig in, explore, and relax.


[ ** ] Vegetarian Offerings are available at selected restaurants

SnackStand

Open Year-Round

Icee World

F6

Hours:  Monday-Friday 11:00-4:00; Saturday-Sunday 11:00-5:00

Cafeteria

Open Seasonally

BZ Red Hots
BZ Red Hots **

Located near Seven Seas - Map E13

Just enjoyed a Dolphin Show? Or are you on your way there? Stop by the new BZ Red Hots for a old-time Chicago family dining experience.  Featuring Vienna Beef Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, gyros,  and more.
Hours:   Monday - Friday:10:30 - 4:30; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-5:30

Cafe

Open Seasonally

Bison Praire Grill **

Great Bear Wilderness- Map E5

Hours:  Monday-Friday 10:30-4:30; Saturday-Sunday 10:30-5:30

Cafe

Open Year-Round

Café del Sol
Café del Sol **

Near Living Coast - - Map F12

Connie's pizza, barbeque, burritos, salads and grilled favorites. or a hamburger or Vienna hot dog.  Or choose from a variety of  healthy Grab and Go items such as fresh sub sandwiches,  salads,  fresh fruits,  and other tasty treats.
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-4:30; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-5:30


SnackStand

Open Seasonally

Austin Blues **

B9

Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30-5:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:30-6:00

SnackStand

Open Seasonally

Scoops **

Across from Baboon Island

Enjoy a selection of seasonal treats and snacks, including hand scooped ice cream
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30-4:30; Saturday-Sunday 10:30-5:30

SnackStand

Open Year-Round

South Gate  Coffee & Snacks
South Gate Coffee & Snacks

Near South Gate- Map H11

We are now proudly brewing Starbucks beverages.  Enjoy your favorite coffee, tea, or frappacino at South Gate Coffe & Snacks.  Plus, you can grab a Vienna hot dogs, sub sandwiches, hand-packed Breyer’s ice cream, soft-serve ice cream, ICEEs, Dippin’ Dots
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-5:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-6:00

Brands
Vienna Beef Connie's Pizza Frito Lay Icee La Preferida
Leinenkugels Ice Mountain Dippin Dots J&J Snack Foods  Good Humor