2012 Events
Join us for these fun-filled activities all season long!
April 21, 2012
Opening Day of the 2012 Season
April 22
Party for the Planet
Join us as we celebrate Earth Day, zoo-style!
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free with zoo admission.
May
Zoo Week at Kroger & Scott's
Support the zoo by shopping on Zoo Day! Watch for details in
the local media.
Sponsored by Kroger and Scott's Foods
June 7
Tiger Birthday Party
Celebrate with us as we wish our tigers Happy
Birthday! 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free with zoo admission.
June 13
Wild Wednesday
Members Only
The zoo is open late for Members
Only! Last admission at 7:00 p.m.; animal exhibits and rides
close at 7:30 p.m.
June 15
Zoobilee
Join us for the wildest party in town at our
gala fundraiser. For ticket information, contact Kelly at
260-427-6836 or kelly@kidszoo.org
or click here
for event details.
June 20
Claws, Paws, and Jaws
Enter the world of the predators on land and sea. 10:00
a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free with zoo admission.
June 20
Wild Wednesday
Members Only
The zoo is open late for Members
Only! Last admission at 7:00 p.m.; animal exhibits and rides
close at 7:30 p.m.
June 27
Wild Wednesday
Members Only
The zoo is open late for Members
Only! Last admission at 7:00 p.m.; animal exhibits and rides
close at 7:30 p.m.
June 28
Backstage Pass
Go behind the scenes to learn how the zoo
operates. Tours run continuously from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free with zoo admission.
July 1-31
Early Bird Hours Members
Only
The zoo opens at 8:00
a.m. every day in July so you can beat the heat! Buildings and
animal exhibits open at 9:00 a.m., rides open at 10:00 a.m.
July 4
Wild Wednesday
Members Only
The zoo is open late for Members
Only! Last admission at 7:00 p.m.; animal exhibits and rides
close at 7:30 p.m.
July 11
Wild Wednesday
Members Only
The zoo is open late for Members
Only! Last admission at 7:00 p.m.; animal exhibits and rides
close at 7:30 p.m.
July 18
Wild Wednesday
Members Only
The zoo is open late for Members
Only! Last admission at 7:00 p.m.; animal exhibits and rides
close at 7:30 p.m.
July 20
Are You Smarter Than a Zoo Keeper?
Go up against the pros to test your animal
knowledge. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free with zoo
admission.
July 23
Zoo-Loo-Au Members
Only
Join your fellow Zoo
Members at our annual picnic for free food and fun.
Click here for details.
July 25
Wild Wednesday
Members Only
The zoo is open late for Members
Only! Last admission at 7:00 p.m.; animal exhibits and rides
close at 7:30 p.m.
August 2
Zoo Olympics
Go for the gold as you discover animals'
amazing athletic abilities. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free
with zoo admission.
August 30
Drive You Wild Golf
Outing
Tee up for the zoo! Proceeds from this
event benefit the zoo’s conservation and education programs.
Click here for more information, then
contact Rebecca at 427-6831 or e-mail
development@kidszoo.org
to register.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays in September
Storytime
Preschoolers and their favorite adult can enjoy a story and meet a
friendly zoo animal. Meet on the Australian Adventure Plaza at
10:30 a.m. Free with zoo admission.
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October 14
Zoo Closes for the Season
October 19-21, 25-28 & 31
Wild Zoo
Halloween
Join us for the wildest Halloween party in town, with
candy, animals, and old-fashioned fun! Click
here for details.