• Nature at Night Hike

    What kind of critters come awake after dark? Join educators for a nighttime investigation into the world of nocturnal invertebrates as we celebrate National Moth Week!

  • Parents’ Day

    Enjoy $5.00 off adult tickets (with the purchase of a child's admission ticket) and keeper chats featuring our animal families. Offer only available for onsite ticket purchases.

  • Nature Explorers – Parrots

    Children aged 3 - 5 are invited to this Nature Explorers program to learn about....

  • Monarch Madness

    Join educators for this important citizen science program to learn all about the beautiful and endangered Monarch butterfly!

  • Nature Explorers – Forests

    Children aged 3 - 5 are invited to this Nature Explorers program to learn about....

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    Yappy Hours – SOLD OUT

    Yappy Hours are like Happy Hours except they cater to canines as well as their owners! Guests and their furry friends can enjoy drink specials at our Zoo Brew Beer Garden.

  • Red Panda Day

    Celebrate with Slash — Enjoy Keeper Chats and watch as Slash enjoys special themed enrichment.

  • Nature Journaling

    Join local artist Jack Hobe for an introduction to nature journaling. This is a method used by real-life scientists and naturalists to collect data and do their work in the field, but it is also a great way for anyone to practice their observational skills and make a connection with our natural world.

  • Temple Takeover Day

    Join us for a hoot of a day at the zoo as we celebrate Temple Takeover Day, where you'll get the chance to meet some of Temple’s most influential owls—student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and more!

  • Boo Just For You

    Join us for a special time of trick-or-treating, costumes, and more at Boo Just For You! This sneak preview of our regularly scheduled Boo at the Zoo events is specially geared for our guests with special needs, and their families and caregivers.

  • Flu Clinic

    Say Boo to the Flu at the Zoo

  • Celebrate Bats

    These nocturnal creatures are often misunderstood, but they act as valuable predators to many insects, including mosquitos! Join educators as we kick off this celebration with an up close look at these creatures of the night!

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    Yappy Hours – SOLD OUT

    Yappy Hours are like Happy Hours except they cater to canines as well as their owners! Guests and their furry friends can enjoy drink specials at our Zoo Brew Beer Garden.

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    Veterans Day

    In honor of Veterans Day, veterans of the United States Armed Forces receive free zoo admission on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10.

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    Veterans Day

    In honor of Veterans Day, veterans of the United States Armed Forces receive free zoo admission on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10.

  • Owl Prowl

    Join educators for a night hike to explore the sleeping forest, listen for some nocturnal feathered friends, and experience a close encounter with one of our ambassador owls.

  • Wild Lights Just for You

    This version of our Wild Lights event is intended for individuals with sensory sensitivities and their families.

  • Natural Wreath Making Workshop

    Welcome the holiday season with your own natural wreath! By using leftover branches from trees....

  • World Waterfowl Day

    Join us on January 17th to celebrate waterfowl! World Waterfowl Day highlights global conservation efforts and the beauty of nature. Visit the zoo for special keeper chats and discover more about these fascinating birds and their habitats.

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    Quiet Mornings

    Elmwood Park Zoo offers the opportunity for our guests with special needs and their family to enjoy early entry to the Zoo. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the Zoo in a relaxing setting before it opens to the general public.

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    Member Mornings PLUS

    Zoo members are invited to join us for an early entry an hour before the zoo opens on the first Wednesday of every month and enjoy a giraffe feeding.