Theme Park Wait Times / Knott's Berry Farm / The Zoo
The Zoo Wait Times
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Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for The Zoo at Knott's Berry Farm, built on 143 measured readings.
Park hours today: 9am–5pm
Best time to ride The Zoo
On a typical Friday, The Zoo runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 8 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Thursday is the worst day (about 11 min at its midday peak) and Friday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 5 min, this is the #21 longest line of 31 tracked rides at Knott's Berry Farm (park average 8 min). The longest is GhostRider at 29 min.
Typical The Zoo wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 8 min | 8 min 9 PM | 8 min |
| Thursday · busiest | 11 min | 11 min 9 PM | 11 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 5 min 8 PM | 5 min |
| Saturday | 9 min | 9 min 9 PM | 9 min |
The Zoo average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 9.7 min | 945 |
| October 2026 | 4.9 min | 265 |
The Zoo wait time FAQ
▾When is The Zoo shortest?
The Zoo is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 5 min around 8 PM.
▾Which day is The Zoo busiest?
Thursday runs the longest lines, peaking around 11 min midday, while Friday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for The Zoo right now?
The Zoo is at 15 minutes right now, updated 3 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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