December is atranquil time to visit the Zoo, and on Dec. 7, it’s even better with free daytime admission. All guests are admitted FREE!(Parking and regular attraction fees still apply. Regular admission rates apply to the Zoo’s Wild Lights night event.) See our four female elk: Arya, Charisa, Cheyenne, and Kai.Fun facts: They’re the loudest of the deer family, and only males have antlers — they’re often mistaken for moose.