Plan Your Visit ~
Hours
Monday – Friday | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Train Ride and Jumbo Jumper open Saturdays & Sundays – Learn More
Outdoor exhibits open weather permitting
Admission
- Adults $14.14
- Children (3-12) $9.78
- Children 2 & Under / Zoo Members FREE
Plus applicable taxes and fees
Contact
Contact our Zoo Office at 304-243-4100 for more information.
Good Zoo Experiences
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Rides & Attractions
Climb aboard the zoo train and journey back in time – all the way back to the Cretaceous Period – to see dinosaurs! Plus, catch some air on our new Jumbo Jumper™!
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Arctic Express Expedition
November 11, 2022 – January 8, 2023
All aboard this holiday on an Arctic Express Expedition! Enjoy hot cocoa and Christmas carols as you embark on the Arctic Express narrated train tour through Dinosaur Forest at Oglebay’s Good Zoo. Plus, make a quick stop at the new Jumbo Jumper Air Pillow™ where you’ll practice your take-off skills like Rudolph! Each child will take home a keepsake bell in addition to the magical memories made.
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Animal Encounters
Oglebay Good Zoo offers the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the animal kingdom’s most fascinating species. While inside the animal’s habitat, you’ll work alongside zookeepers to feed and train them. Reserve online at the link below.
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Behind The Scenes Tours
Embark on an incredible journey behind the scenes at Oglebay Good Zoo! Guests will experience a golf cart tour of the zoo guided by a zookeeper. Learn about the animals and tour the zoo’s veterinary hospital. Reserve online at the link below.
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Meet The Animals
Home to 50 species of animals, 20 of which are rare or endangered, the Good Zoo is the only institution in the state of West Virginia accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Meet the animals at the link below!
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Become A Member
Oglebay Good Zoo Membership benefits include free admission to the zoo during regular hours for an entire year, free or reduced admission to zoos throughout the United States, reduced admission to special zoo programs and events, and more!