Zoo Rules

  • Tormenting animals is not tolerated and guests found doing so will be asked to leave immediately. We reserve the right to escort from zoo grounds any individuals or groups who are acting in ways deemed harmful to our animals, zoo grounds or that negatively impacts the enjoyment of the park by other guests.
  • Guardrails, fences and barriers must be respected at all times for the safety of both the guests and animals. Do not place children on the railings.
  • Do not throw anything into animals’ exhibits or the water. Even the simplest object can be hazardous if swallowed.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times. 
  • Alcohol, balloons, selfie sticks, loud music, balls, kites, Frisbees, and squirt guns are prohibited.
  • Touching animals is not allowed including free roaming peafowl and native wildlife.
  • Roughhousing and horseplay, as well as running around or screaming, is discouraged, as it bothers the animals and other guests.
  • Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.
  • Bikes, scooters, skates, skate-shoes, skateboards, hover boards, etc...are not permitted on zoo grounds.
  • Do not pick or disturb the plants. Naturally occurring materials such as eggs, plants, hair, feathers etc. may not be removed from zoo grounds.
  • Feeding animals is strictly prohibited. Zoo animals are provided well-balanced diets that provide for all of their nutritional needs.
  • No smoking, E-cigarettes or chewing tobacco on zoo grounds.
  • Trash and aluminum can recycling receptacles are available throughout the zoo, please help keep the zoo clean by not littering.

Please Note

Some animals may be off exhibit due to weather.

  • When temperatures are over 90F or below 40F, many animals will have access to their indoor enclosure areas. 
  • If raining, snowing, or high chance of severe weather during the day, animals will be given access to their indoor enclosure areas or may be off-exhibit.


During your visit, you may be videotaped or photographed by Great Bend-Brit Spaugh Zoo staff or authorized guest. Your entrance into the zoo serves as permission for use of your image by these parties. Commercial photography or filming is prohibited without the express permission of Great Bend-Brit Spaugh Zoo.