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Children's Zoo

The Mercantil Commercebank Children's Zoo is a unique place for families because it is one of the few places in the Zoo where the visitor can get up close and personal with many small animals. You can meet strange and unusual animals like Stitch, the blue-tongue skink, or Petunia, the kinkajou who makes special visits to Diego's Discovery Den, and the more recognizable like Maggie, the blue and gold macaw. You can also shoot the perfect photo with your little one astride a camel at Humpy's Camel Rides or visit one of our wonderful areas, detailed below.

Camel Rides

NEW! Humpy’s Camel Rides are now open at The Mercantil Commercebank Children’s Zoo with $5 rides from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. High a top a graceful camel, riders experience the traditional form of transportation used by the desert people of Africa and Asia for thousands of years.
Meet Mango, Charlie and Fluffy, the three trained dromedary camels that you can hop on. Decide which boy is your favorite! They each have different personalities and range in ages from two to nine.

The Diego Show

The star of Nick Jr.’s Go, Diego, Go!, one of the top pre-school shows on commercial television, is featured in performances at The Mercantil Commercebank Children's Zoo’s Diego’s Discovery Den. You can now catch him everyday at 1:00 PM with an extra show at 2:30 PM on weekends. Diego’s 20-minute shows feature a vibrant host, various animals with handlers and of course, a lively and life-sized costumed character Diego!

Playground

The playground is in the center of all the action. The playground is located in front of the main Splash Pad and next to Oasis Grill. This is a fun place to take your kids if you need a small break.

Splash Pad

This splash pad is the largest of 3 splash pads. It is located across from Oasis grill and next to the Playground. The splash pad is a safe and fun place for your children to play and cool off.

Oasis Grill

Oasis Grill is the biggest restaurant in the zoo. It is located across from the main Splash Pad and right across from the Playground. It provides all the food for the catering affairs that take place at the zoo. From the grill, you will have an excellent view of the lake where paddle boats can be seen which are available for use only on the weekends.