Calender of Events
| April |
| 1 | Washington Park Zoo Opens for the Season! |
| May |
| 8 | Mother's Day |
| 28 | Summer Hours Start |
| June |
| 19 | Father's Day at the Zoo |
| 20-23 | Eco Expedition (5-8yrs) |
| 25 | Zoofari Beach Party |
| 27-30 | Eco Expedition (9-12yrs) |
| July |
| August |
| 13 | Reptile Day |
| 20 | Zookeeper Day Camp |
| September |
| 5 | Winter Hours Start |
| 11 | Grandparents Day |
| 17 | AG Day at the Zoo |
| October |
| 22 | Boo at the Zoo |
April 1
Washington Park Zoo Opens for the Season!
May 8
Mother's Day
Free admission for moms and grandmothers with a child's admission - all day.
May 28
Summer Hours Start
Memorial day weekend -opening from 10am to 5 pm daily.
June 19
Father's Day at the Zoo
Free admission for dad and grandfathers with a child's admission - all day.
June 2-23
Eco Expedition (5-8yrs)
June 27-30
Eco Expedition (9-12yrs)
July 11-14 - 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Come learn what amazing adaptations our super animal ambassadors have!
$50 members-$60 non-members
July 16 - 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Fun Fair at the Zoo
Face painting, games and prizes.
July 25-28 - 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Come learn what amazing adaptations our super animal ambassadors have!
$60 members-$70 non-members
July 30 6:30pm - July 31 7:00am
Zoo Snooze
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night at the Zoo? Now you can find out with a Zoo Snooze overnight experience!
August 13 - 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Reptile Day!
Get up close and Meet some of the Zoo's reptiles - zoo keeper chats, free craft project and much more.
August 20 - 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Zookeeper Day Camp (5-12yrs)
So you want to be a zookeeper? Well here’s your opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Zoo and experience hands on what it’s like to be a real zookeeper! Explore the various duties and responsibilities of being a zookeeper including cleaning, diet, prep, exhibit design and much more. Snack and Lunch provided.
$60 members- $70 non-members
September 5
Labor Day - Winter Hours Begin
Off season hours start zoo open from 10:00 a.m to 4:00.
September 11
Grandparents Day
Grandparents get in for free!
September 17 - 11:00AM-3:00PM
Farm Day at the Zoo – Crafts, guest displays, pony rides and more.
