Open year-round. Go-karts and batting cages are seasonal; mini golf, laser tag, the coaster and the arcade run longer.
About Zao Island
Zao Island in Valparaiso is a family fun park with two themed mini golf courses, go-karts, a spinning coaster, laser tag, batting cages and an arcade, plus a pizza bar. There's no admission charge. Each attraction is $8 to $9, and kids 3 and under golf free.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mini golf | $9 | Per round · kids 3 and under free |
| Spike Jr's Shipwreck spinning coaster | $8 | Per ride |
| Go-karts | $8 | Seasonal · 54 inches to drive alone |
| Laser tag | $8 | 7-minute game |
| Batting cages | $2.50 | 12 pitches · seasonal |
No admission fee. You pay per attraction, plus tax. The arcade runs on a play card you load with any amount.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
A child riding in a double kart with an adult driver rides at no extra charge.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for this park, but none we found are real. The online price is the deal.
Good to know
- Address
- 1050 Horse Prairie Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46385
- Hours
- Listed as Mon to Thu 12 PM to 9 PM, Fri 12 PM to 10 PM, Sat 11 AM to 10 PM, Sun 11 AM to 9 PM. The coaster runs 12 PM to 7 PM. Confirm before you go.
- Parking
- Free
- Phone
- +1-219-462-1194
- Type
- Family park
- Official site
- zaoisland.com
Don't miss
- Two mini golf courses with 20+ waterfalls and a 30-foot stone dragon
- Spike Jr's Shipwreck spinning coaster
- Go-kart track and batting cages
- Laser tag and a 65-game arcade
- Zao Pizza Bar
Little ways to save
Little kids ride free in a double go-kart with a parent, so one $8 ticket covers two.
Kids 3 and under golf free, which makes mini golf the cheapest family activity here.
Go-karts and batting cages are seasonal, so call ahead in late fall and winter.
Questions people ask us
How much is mini golf at Zao Island?
Mini golf is $9 a round. Kids 3 and under play free.
Does Zao Island charge admission?
No. You pay per attraction, with the coaster, go-karts and laser tag at $8 each.
Is Zao Island open in winter?
Yes, the indoor side stays open. Go-karts and batting cages are seasonal.
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Where these prices come from: Official attractions and prices page, Restaurantji listing (hours, phone), GreatNews.Life feature. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.