Places to Eat
Places to Eat
Concession stand hours and food items are subject to change. For what's available today, please visit the Today at the Zoo page.
Durham TreeTops Restaurant
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Location: Next to Lied Jungle
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Come inside and take a seat or grab and go! With fresh salads, juicy burgers, crispy
chicken tenders, sandwiches, mac and cheese, and ice-cold drinks, there’s
something for everyone to fuel their Zoo adventure. The grill is open 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Gluten-free and vegan options available. Air-conditioned seating inside.
Durham TreeTops Restaurant Menu
Plaza Café
Location: Hawks Desert Dome Plaza
Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Take a break in the shade and treat yourself. Sip on handcrafted coffees or refreshing margaritas while enjoying crisp homemade potato chips, fresh salads, savory sandwiches, and satisfying snacks. It's the perfect way to recharge between Zoo adventures.
Gluten-free options available.
Canopy Grill on the Omaha Steaks® Terrace
Location: Next to Lied Jungle
Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Stop by the grill and relax under covered seating! Enjoy flame-grilled burgers, crisp
fresh salads, tasty snacks, and ice-cold drinks. It’s your perfect spot to
recharge during your Zoo visit.
Gluten-free options available.
Sea Turtle Café
Location: Next to the Scott Aquarium
Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fuel up before you dive in at this vibrant food spot with outdoor covered seating. Enjoy hot, cheesy pizza, hearty pasta, classic hot dogs, sweet frozen treats, tasty snacks, and ice-cold drinks. It’s the perfect place for a quick and satisfying break. Lunch begins at 10:30 a.m. Limited menu after 4 p.m.
Shoreline at Stingray Beach
Location: Across from Stingray Beach
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Grab-and-go snacks and cool drinks on the main path outside of Stingray Beach.
Tusker Grill at the African Lodge
Location: Scott African Grasslands near Kenefick Station
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bold flavors and big bites await! With indoor and outdoor covered seating, Tusker Grill serves up authentic African cuisine, like peri peri chicken, alongside crowd favorites like burgers, hot dogs, snacks, ice cream, and refreshing drinks all week long. Home of the elephant-sized pretzel!
Air-conditioned seating available inside African Lodge.
Garden Snacks
Location: Garden of the Senses
Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Soak up the sunshine and fuel up fast! Grab fresh salads, tasty snacks, and chilled bottled drinks to keep you energized and ready for your next adventure. Outdoor seating makes it easy to relax and recharge.
Ranger Camp Snacks
Location: Wildlife Management Headquarters in Scott African Grasslands
Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cheers to good eats and great views! Enjoy covered seating with classic hot dogs, ice-cold beer, hard lemonade, and plenty of snacks and drinks to keep you cool and satisfied, overlooking the Scott African Grasslands.
Yeti Camp
Location: Asian Highlands
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nestled in Asian Highlands, this cool spot offers a delicious nod to Chinese cuisine. Enjoy outdoor seating with savory favorites like fried rice and specialty momos, quick bites, and refreshing drinks, all with views overlooking the Desert Dome. A true taste of Asian fare!
Dippin' Dots
Locations: Hawks Desert Dome Plaza | Hubbard Expedition Madagascar
Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Outdoor seating with a variety of Dippin' Dots flavors, salads, snacks, and bottled drinks.
Lemonade Stand
Location: Across from Scott Aquarium
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
A summer favorite! Fresh-squeezed daily (and right in front of you), lemonade is the perfect cool-down treat for your Zoo walk.
Glacier Bay Landing Grill
Location: Glacier Bay Landing
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Chill out under umbrella seating and enjoy juicy burgers, fresh seafood, crispy chicken sandwiches, tasty snacks, and refreshing drinks. It’s the perfect flavorful break in the shade near Alaskan Adventure Splash Park and Sue’s Carousel.
Glacier Bay Landing Grill Menu
Sweet Shop
Location: Glacier Bay Landing
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cool off under the umbrellas with a delicious variety of drinks, including fresh lemonades and smoothies, creamy ice cream, decadent cakes, and other sweet treats. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a refreshing pause! During the week, enjoy additional offerings like hot dogs, chips, snack cups, and salads.
Adventure Snacks
Location: Bay Family Children's Adventure Trails
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Umbrella seating with snacks and drinks.
Orangutan Oasis
Location: Hubbard Orangutan Forest (lower level)
Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Relax outdoors with a refreshing sip. Enjoy specialty lemonades and teas with a pop of boba, crisp salads, creamy ice cream, and tasty snacks. All in the shade with the orangutans in view!
Theater Concessions
Location: Lozier Giant Screen Theater Lobby
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Grab classic movie treats like popcorn, candy, and refreshing drinks!
Air-conditioned seating inside.