Special Events
Have a WILD time at the Zoo’s special events – planned just for you!
Oct 06 · Tuesday
5th Grade Fire Prevention Day
Fire Prevention Day at the Zoo provides fifth-grade students an opportunity to learn about fire safety while enjoying the wilds of the Zoo.
Oct–Dec · Wednesdays - Sundays
Wild Lights
10/14 Announcement: Due to ongoing storms and inclement weather, Wild Lights will be canceled this evening, October 14. If you have already purchased tickets for tonight, they will be honored on any other Wild Lights evening through December 20. No additional purchase is necessary. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding.
Enjoy one-of-a-kind Asian Lantern sculptures that light up the Zoo during the WILDEST nights in town.
Oct 10 · Saturday
Plant Donation Drive
Donate your unwanted plants and we'll find a new home for them in the Zoo. We accept tropical plants and perennials in containers 12-inches or larger.
Nov 04 · Wednesday
Winter Wednesday
Migrate to the Zoo for Winter Wednesdays! Every Wednesday from November through February, general admission tickets are only $5 per person.
Nov 11 · Tuesday
Veterans Day
We salute members of our nation's military, both active duty and veterans, for their dedication and service. To show our appreciation, we're offering complimentary Zoo admission to all military personnel and their immediate families.