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Harvest Fest

Celebrate fall at the zoo with Harvest Fest - carnival games, carousel rides, live music, and more!

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Centennial Saturdays

Celebrate Elmwood Park Zoo's 100th Anniversary with us during our Centennial Saturdays, happening on the first Saturday of each month!

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Harvest Fest

Celebrate fall at the zoo with Harvest Fest - carnival games, carousel rides, live music, and more!

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Homeschool Workshops

Our Home School Workshops take children on a deep dive into a variety of STEM-based learning and discovery topics. Students will learn about the environment and the animals that live there all while having a safe and engaging experience.

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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.

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Homeschool Workshops

Our Home School Workshops take children on a deep dive into a variety of STEM-based learning and discovery topics. Students will learn about the environment and the animals that live there all while having a safe and engaging experience.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Dog Nights

Bring your furry family member to select Wild Lights dates! Dogs are also invited to pose for a picture with Santa.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Dog Nights

Bring your furry family member to select Wild Lights dates! Dogs are also invited to pose for a picture with Santa.

Wild Lights Just for You

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

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Centennial Saturdays

Celebrate Elmwood Park Zoo's 100th Anniversary with us during our Centennial Saturdays, happening on the first Saturday of each month!

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Dog Nights

Bring your furry family member to select Wild Lights dates! Dogs are also invited to pose for a picture with Santa.

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Homeschool Workshops

Our Home School Workshops take children on a deep dive into a variety of STEM-based learning and discovery topics. Students will learn about the environment and the animals that live there all while having a safe and engaging experience.

Recurring

Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Dog Nights

Bring your furry family member to select Wild Lights dates! Dogs are also invited to pose for a picture with Santa.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Dog Nights

Bring your furry family member to select Wild Lights dates! Dogs are also invited to pose for a picture with Santa.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Homeschool Workshops

Our Home School Workshops take children on a deep dive into a variety of STEM-based learning and discovery topics. Students will learn about the environment and the animals that live there all while having a safe and engaging experience.

Recurring

Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

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Dog Nights

Bring your furry family member to select Wild Lights dates! Dogs are also invited to pose for a picture with Santa.

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Wild Lights

Celebrate the holiday season with the return of Wild Lights to Elmwood Park Zoo! Each night of Wild Lights will feature live entertainment, including unique animal encounters, live music, performances and more.

Climate Watch

Climate Watch is an important community science project started by the National Audubon Society to understand how birds are reacting to climate change and to test our climate models. During the training, you’ll learn how to identify bird species and will be taught the Climate Watch methodologies you’ll need to know for data collection and to report your findings.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Recurring

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.

Recurring

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.

Recurring

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.

Recurring

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.

Recurring

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.

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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.

Recurring

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.

Recurring

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.

Recurring

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.

Recurring

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.

Recurring

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.

Recurring

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.

Recurring

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.

Recurring

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.

Recurring

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.

Recurring

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.