Montgomery Zoo preparing to open new entrance complex
New entrance to the Montgomery Zoo – Photo from WAKA Action 8 News
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Montgomery Zoo is preparing to open its new multi-million dollar entrance complex after more than a year of construction.
A ribbon-cutting for the entrance will be held Monday, September 14, at 11AM. It will open to the public the following day.
As Action 8 News has reported, in May 2025, the Montgomery City Council approved spending $4.2 million on the complex at the 42-acre city-owned zoo.
“We are so thankful for the City of Montgomery for making this possible. Our staff has been hard at work getting the finishing touches complete for everyone to enjoy,” Marcia Woodard, Montgomery Zoo director, said.
Former entrance to Montgomery Zoo, which was torn down to make way for the new entrance complex – Photo from WAKA Action 8 News
Ever since construction began, the zoo has used a temporary entrance at the Mann Museum to welcome guests.
The new entrance includes new offices, ticket windows, a gift shop, restrooms and a new plaza.
The Montgomery Zoo is open every day from 9:30AM until 4:30PM, with last admission at 3:30pm.
Admission: Adults $19, Children (3-12 years) $15, Toddlers (2 years and under) free, and Seniors 65 years old and older $17.
NOTE: The Montgomery Zoo has issued a correction to a previous announcement involving the ribbon-cutting ceremony. It is only open to the media and invitees, and they are the only ones who can tour the zoo for free afterward.
