Event list
Celebrate Planet Earth: Virtual Conservation Classes
April 23
Tune in for a day of virtual conservation classes from the zoo and our “green” partners! Meet endangered species and the people who care for them, interact with zoo educators and learn how you can ...
Celebrate Planet Earth: Party for the Planet
April 24
Come to the zoo for our annual event highlighting conservation efforts happening in CNY and around the world. Make the rounds to exhibitors like Greening USA, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Seafood Wa ...
Celebrate Planet Earth: World Penguin Day
April 25
Join the zoo’s penguin team at the Penguin Coast exhibit to learn about Humboldt penguins, the threats they face in the wild and what you can do to help. Stop by outdoor tables to play games and lea ...
Celebrate Planet Earth: Earth Day
May 4
Join employees from Target and ACR Health in volunteering to help spruce up the zoo grounds on Earth Day! Family, school and corporate groups can sign up to help with weeding, raking, mulching and tra ...
Tee Off Fore the Animals
June 7
Join us for this exciting Captain-and-Crew golf tournament to support the mission of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo – saving species and connecting people to the natural world.Spend a late-spring day play ...
Penguin Palooza
July 11
We’re bringing back a summer Sunday favorite featuring our Humboldt penguins! Join us for a fun day of ice cream and food tastings, live entertainment and kid-friendly activities. Chillout and enjoy ...
Brew at the Zoo 25th Anniversary
August 6
Expect a new and exciting Brew at the Zoo experience this year as one of our most popular fundraisers turns 25!This popular summer event will be enhanced with regional beers and wine, exciting new foo ...
Asian Elephant Extravaganza
August 14
Join us to celebrate our Asian elephants and thecultural traditions of their native countries in this day-long event thatblends wildlife conservation education with Southeast Asian dance, music andart ...
Fall Conservation Ball
September 10
Join us for our first-ever Fall Conservation Ball to benefit animal care at the zoo and conservation in the wild.As a highlight of the ball, Zoo Director Ted Fox will be the subject of a roast and lea ...
Zoo Boo
October 2
- October 31
One of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s most beloved family events is back with a safe, fun “kooky not spooky” daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo becomes a kid-friendly haunt with trick-or-treat s ...
Zoo Boo
October 3
- October 31
One of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s most beloved family events is back with a safe, fun “kooky not spooky” daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo becomes a kid-friendly haunt with trick-or-treat s ...
Zoo Boo
October 9
- October 31
One of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s most beloved family events is back with a safe, fun “kooky not spooky” daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo becomes a kid-friendly haunt with trick-or-treat s ...
Zoo Boo
October 10
- October 31
One of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s most beloved family events is back with a safe, fun “kooky not spooky” daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo becomes a kid-friendly haunt with trick-or-treat s ...
Zoo Boo
October 16
- October 31
One of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s most beloved family events is back with a safe, fun “kooky not spooky” daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo becomes a kid-friendly haunt with trick-or-treat s ...
Zoo Boo
October 17
- October 31
One of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s most beloved family events is back with a safe, fun “kooky not spooky” daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo becomes a kid-friendly haunt with trick-or-treat s ...
Zoo Run Run
October 23
Save the Date!Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Rosamond Gifford ZooGet out and get moving on behalf of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo starting this summer with our first-ever 5K zoo run! Walk or run – al ...
Zoo Boo
October 23
- October 31
One of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s most beloved family events is back with a safe, fun “kooky not spooky” daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo becomes a kid-friendly haunt with trick-or-treat s ...
Zoo Boo
October 24
- October 31
One of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s most beloved family events is back with a safe, fun “kooky not spooky” daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo becomes a kid-friendly haunt with trick-or-treat s ...
Zoo Boo
October 30
- October 31
One of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s most beloved family events is back with a safe, fun “kooky not spooky” daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo becomes a kid-friendly haunt with trick-or-treat s ...
Zoo Boo
October 31
One of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s most beloved family events is back with a safe, fun “kooky not spooky” daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo becomes a kid-friendly haunt with trick-or-treat s ...
Holiday Nights
December 4
- December 26
New for the holidays! Take a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy holiday treats like hot chocolate and s ...
Holiday Nights
December 5
- December 26
New for the holidays! Take a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy holiday treats like hot chocolate and s ...
Holiday Nights
December 11
- December 26
New for the holidays! Take a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy holiday treats like hot chocolate and s ...
Holiday Nights
December 12
- December 26
New for the holidays! Take a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy holiday treats like hot chocolate and s ...
Holiday Nights
December 18
- December 26
New for the holidays! Take a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy holiday treats like hot chocolate and s ...
Holiday Nights
December 19
- December 26
New for the holidays! Take a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy holiday treats like hot chocolate and s ...
Holiday Nights
December 26
New for the holidays! Take a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy holiday treats like hot chocolate and s ...
Noon Year's Eve
December 31
Come ring in the “noon” year at the zoo with this popular family event! Enjoy entertainment, a dance party and a New Year’s celebration that keeps bedtime in mind, complete with ball drop countd ...