Jungle Doria's Plans to Reopen Saturday
The Arcadia, Florida wildlife park closed November 2 because of weather and flooding along the Peace River.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Wildlife
Jungle Doria's Wildlife Park in Arcadia, Florida, is set to hold its grand reopening on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The park closed November 2 because of weather and has been flooding-affected, with all of its animals evacuated offsite.
Why it matters
The park closed to keep guests, staff and animals safe after the National Weather Service issued a major flood warning for the Peace River following widespread heavy rainfall. Its planned reopening depends on the recovery effort now underway.
The park announced a grand reopening for November 14, 2026, after closing on November 2 due to weather. Flood projections for the Peace River remain unresolved, with river levels forecast to approach historic flooding heights.
The players
Jungle Doria's Wildlife Park
A wildlife park in Arcadia, Florida, that closed due to weather and flooding and plans to reopen on November 14, 2026.
National Weather Service
The federal agency that issued a major flood warning for the Peace River after widespread heavy rainfall.
The details
The park evacuated all of its animals offsite during the flooding and started a GoFundMe fundraiser. It also asked for volunteers for cleanup on Monday, November 9, and asked people to message it with their availability.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Park closed due to weather.
November 9, 2026: Volunteer cleanup day at the park.
November 14, 2026: Planned grand reopening.
November 18, 2026: Pre-K and kindergarten Wild Wednesday session at noon.
November 25, 2026: Grades 1-3 Wild Wednesday session at noon.
Seasonal Patterns
The flood warning issued by the National Weather Service for the Peace River follows heavy rainfall that prompted the park's closure. The river is forecast to reach heights comparable to historic flooding events, which places this episode within the region's recurring flood pattern.
Visitors planning to attend should confirm the reopening date with the park before traveling, since the flood forecast could affect the schedule. Anyone able to help should message the park about volunteer availability for cleanup efforts.
The takeaway
Plans for a wildlife park's return depend on river conditions that can change quickly, so checking current updates before a visit is the most practical step for families planning to attend.
What happens next
The park's grand reopening is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, with Wild Wednesday sessions following on November 18 and November 25.
Further reading
For more on animal care and exhibits, explore Wildlife coverage tied to Arcadia.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mysuncoast.
