Pensacola Zoo

Pensacola Zoo The Wild Side, by Panhandle Exotics! The Wild Side, mini-indoor Zoo! Small zoo, BIG experience! Want a more hands-on experience?

Located inside of
Panhandle Exotics, your exotic pet store!
37 N Navy Blvd
Pensacola, FL. 32507
(850) 542-4410
www.PensacolaZoo.com

Walk-ins are welcome for zoo admission during normal business hours. Book an encounter now at www.PensacolaZoo.com

Hours
Monday, Closed
Tuesday - Sundays, 12 -6
* Central time zone.

05/17/2026

PensacolaZoo.com

Treat yourself by booking an amazing, after-hours, private zoo experience! Saturday, March 14, 2026. We will be offeri...
02/24/2026

Treat yourself by booking an amazing, after-hours, private zoo experience! Saturday, March 14, 2026. We will be offering this experience at two separate times, 7pm and again at 8:30pm and limiting it to a maximum of 10 people in total (per time slot.) There are two options to choose from. Both are up to one hour (total time.)

VIP package one includes:

After hour zoo admission allows you to look around at your own pace and speak with 3 zookeepers that are completely at your disposal to answer any questions you may have and tell you all about our amazing animals! It also includes hands-on encounters with a baby Alligator, Opossums, Naked Mole Rats and Black Head Python!

VIP package two includes:

Everything listed in package one, plus hands-on encounters with a baby Kangaroo and Harry, our Asian Small Clawed Otter! Please note, we have never offered Otter encounters before and this package is the only opportunity we will ever make available to interact with him! ** Each participant will have 10 minutes for the Otter encounter! Allowing him to run around, climb in your lap, play with you and interact directly in this first time, VIP encounter!

Possible special guest! If the Sloth is awake and being cooperative, we will be including hands-on Sloth encounters allowing you to feed and pet our Hoffmans Sloth! However, for the well-being of the animals, we never force them to do anything they aren't wanting to do. What this means is if the Sloth is awake and out, this encounter will be included as a bonus for no extra fee for both VIP packages!

For more information or to RSVP, visit https://panhandleexotics.com/shopmammals.htm #!/Private-after-hours-VIP-Zoo-experience-and-encounters/p/818102307

FOR ANY QUESTIONS, COME BY THE STORE OR CALL US AT (850)542-4410

Panhandle Exotics, your exotic pet store!
37 N Navy Blvd
Pensacola, FL. 32507
(850)542-4410
www.PanhandleExotics.com
www.PensacolaZoo.com
www.PanhandleRocks.com
www.SugarGliderSuperStore.com

Kangaroo encounters are now available! If you would like to hold a baby Kangaroo, hurry in while this opportunity is av...
02/14/2026

Kangaroo encounters are now available! If you would like to hold a baby Kangaroo, hurry in while this opportunity is available!

Info @ PensacolaZoo.com

Worried about falling in love? This guy is available for adoption to APPROVED home! Info @ https://panhandleexotics.com/shopmammals.htm #!/Red-Kangaroo-available-now/p/527342373

A free class 3 is required for FL residents (to adopt.) For information on the FL permit, visit www.PanhandleExotics.com/permit.htm No permit is needed for AL residents!

Ground transportation is available to any legal state!

FOR ANY QUESTIONS, COME BY THE STORE OR CALL US AT (850)542-4410

Panhandle Exotics, your exotic pet store!
37 N Navy Blvd
Pensacola, FL. 32507
(850)542-4410
www.PanhandleExotics.com
www.PensacolaZoo.com
www.PanhandleRocks.com
www.SugarGliderSuperStore.com

Opossum encounters! Did you know you can hold this incredibly sweet Virginia Opossum?! If you haven't already checked ...
12/14/2025

Opossum encounters! Did you know you can hold this incredibly sweet Virginia Opossum?! If you haven't already checked out Pensacolas only mini-indoor zoo, The Wild Side, your missing out!

Info @ PensacolaZoo.com

Worried about falling in love? Although the Opossums currently in store are not available, we are accepting reservations for spring babies! Info @ PanhandleExotics.com

Located inside Panhandle Exotics pet store!
37 N Navy Blvd
Pensacola, FL. 32507
(850)542-4410
www.PanhandleExotics.com
www.PensacolaZoo.com
www.PanhandleRocks.com
www.SugarGliderSuperStore.com

Hands-on encounters are available for a limited time with this adorable Agile Wallaby. Info @ PensacolaZoo.com
11/20/2025

Hands-on encounters are available for a limited time with this adorable Agile Wallaby.

Info @ PensacolaZoo.com

11/04/2025

Come check out Pensacolas only indoor zoo, The Wild Side!

Located inside
Panhandle Exotics
37 N Navy Blvd
Pensacola, FL. 32507
(850)542-4410
www.PensacolaZoo.com

Our zoo, The Wild Side is open as normal, however, Harry the Otter is off exhibit until next Tuesday. He is taking a we...
08/05/2025

Our zoo, The Wild Side is open as normal, however, Harry the Otter is off exhibit until next Tuesday. He is taking a week off as he recovers from being neutered. Big thanks to our amazing exotics vet, Dr James Askew.

Get out of the rain this weekend and come see Pensacola's only mini-indoor zoo! The Wild Side is located inside Panhand...
05/09/2025

Get out of the rain this weekend and come see Pensacola's only mini-indoor zoo! The Wild Side is located inside Panhandle Exotics, your exotic pet store!

Currently on exhibit:
* Sloth!
* Asian Small Clawed Otter!
* Ringtail Lemurs!
* Mongoose!
* Fennec Fox!
* Fly River Turtle!
* Baby Alligator!
* Iguanas!
* Naked Mole Rats!
* Yawari Possum!
* Spotted Skunks!
* Egyptian Fruit Bats!

Hands-on encounters are currently available with:
* Naked Mole Rats!
* Sloth! (limited to a few encounters / day)
* Baby Alligator!

Info @ https://www.panhandleexotics.com/zoo.htm

The Wild Side / Panhandle Exotics
37 N Navy Blvd
Pensacola, FL. 32507
(850)542-4410
www.PanhandleExotics.com
https://www.panhandleexotics.com/zoo.htm
www.SugarGliderSuperStore.com
www.PanhandleRocks.com

Address

37 N Navy Boulevard
Pensacola, FL
32507

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+18505424410

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