Opening weekend for Erb Discovery Trails is expected to be busy May 22–25. Pre-purchased tickets and member reservations are strongly encouraged. Zoo parking may fill early. Learn More
Get up close with stingrays and bamboo sharks at Stingray Cove! This immersive experience features an accessible encounter pool where you can connect with cownose and southern stingrays and whitespotted and brownbanded bamboo sharks while learning more about these marine animals.
Admission to Stingray Cove is $2 per person and includes the opportunity to gently touch the stingrays under the guidance of trained staff. Tickets can be purchased at Stingray Cove. Last entry 30 minutes before the Zoo closes.
Add a Feeding Experience
For an additional $3 per person, you can feed the stingrays during designated feeding opportunities. Feeding tickets are available onsite only. Please note that feeding opportunities are limited to support the health and well-being of the animals.
Before You Dive In
To help us care for the aquatic animals guests must follow all posted signage and staff instructions. A few rules to note:
- All guests must rinse their arms up to their elbows as they enter the building to protect the animals' sensitive skin.
- All guests must remove jewelry from any hand they plan to put into the pool to prevent injuring the animals.
- Stingrays eat a variety of fish, including crustaceans. The feed activity is not recommended for those with shellfish allergies.
