Event list
Adult Zoo Camp: Energizing Enrichment
May 22
Sunday, May 22 | 9 a.m. - noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.18 and over onlyEnrichment is just as important as veterinary care and proper nutrition, helping animals engage in behaviors typical of their speci ...
Adult Twilight: Blooms & Bottles Paint-N-Sip
June 9
Thursday, June 96:30-8:30 p.m.Ages 21 and older only. Spring has sprung so it is time to light the night! Create a work of art with this illuminating craft that includes a wine bottle and cork light k ...
EcosySTEM Explorers: Perfectly Prolific Pollinators
June 11
Saturday, June 11Ages 6-8 | 10 a.m.-noonAges 9-12 | 2-4 p.m. Did you know that about 1 out of every 3 bites of food exists because of pollination? Or that honeybees dance to communicate during the pro ...
Family Twilight: Funky Father Fun Night
June 17
Friday, June 176:30-8:30 p.m.A little family-friendly competition never hurt anyone! Parents and kids alike will experience an evening packed with animal trivia, scavenger hunts, games and more. Go wi ...
Tee Off FORE the Animals Golf Tournament
June 20
Spend a late-spring day playing golf for a very worthy cause on one of the most coveted golf courses in the state of New York – the elegant and historic Bellevue County Club. Designed by the world r ...
Penguin Palooza!
July 10
Kids of all ages enjoy this ice cream party around the zoo’s Penguin Coast exhibit, featuring an incredible array of fun activities, entertainment, free ice cream, kid-friendly foods, music, face pa ...
Brew at the Zoo
August 5
More than 2,000 guests sell out this annual beer tasting event featuring a selection of craft beers and beverages from the Central New York region. In addition to over 100 beverage tastings, enjoy a v ...
Asian Elephant Extravaganza
August 20
This annual event celebrates the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s Asian elephant herd and the cultural traditions of their native countries in South Asia. Friends of the Zoo and the zoo’s elephant team plan ...
Adult Twilight: Totally Wild Trivia Night!
August 25
Thursday, August 256:30-8:30 p.m.21 and over only. Test your animal knowledge in this “in it to win it” adults only game night! Compete for a variety of prizes and the bragging rights of being the ...
Fall Conservation Ball
September 23
Join us for an evening of amazing food, mesmerizing live music and encounters with your favorite animal ambassadors, all to benefit animal care at the zoo and conservation in the wild. Featuring a sun ...
Zoo Boo
October 15
Saturdays and SundaysOctober 15-30This popular Halloween-themed event invites children to come to the zoo in costume and trick-or-treat with the animals! Zoo Boo’s “kooky not spooky” theme offer ...
Holiday Nights
December 2
Fridays and Saturdays December 2-17 Enjoy a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Warm up by the fire pits and e ...
Noon Year's Eve
December 31
Join us for our annual New Year’s Eve celebration that keeps bedtime in mind! Noon Year’s Eve invites families to bring the kids to the zoo for a dance party, noisemakers, countdown to our big bal ...