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Event list
Elephant Barn Dog Cora's Retirement Party!
November 8
Please join us in celebrating the retirement of our beloved Elephant Barn Dog, Cora! Cora came to us from Helping Hounds, and since 2018, she has served as a training assistant for the zoo's elephant ...
Friendsgiving at the Zoo!
November 14
Want a mouthwatering Thanksgiving feast without spending hours in the kitchen? Come to our Fantastic Friendsgiving Feast buffet dinner on Friday, November 14, and let our expert catering team take ...
Art Gone Wild
November 15
Saturday, November 15 | 6 - 8 p.m. Please join us for Art Gone Wild! At our annual charity auction, we will be featuring artwork from our very own animal artists at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Thi ...
Holiday Nights
December 5
- December 20
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Holiday Nights
December 6
- December 20
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Brunch with Santa at the Zoo!
December 7
- December 21
Bring the whole family to enjoy a delicious holiday feast, meet Santa Claus, and visit the zoo animals in winter! Sunday, December 7, 14, and 21 Sessions at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets ...
Holiday Nights
December 12
- December 20
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Holiday Nights
December 13
- December 20
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Brunch with Santa at the Zoo!
December 14
- December 21
Bring the whole family to enjoy a delicious holiday feast, meet Santa Claus, and visit the zoo animals in winter! Sunday, December 7, 14, and 21 Sessions at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets ...
Holiday Nights
December 19
- December 20
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Holiday Nights
December 20
Purchase your Advance tickets to Holiday Nights NOW!
Brunch with Santa at the Zoo!
December 21
Bring the whole family to enjoy a delicious holiday feast, meet Santa Claus, and visit the zoo animals in winter! Sunday, December 7, 14, and 21 Sessions at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets ...
Noon Year's Eve
December 31
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025 | 10 a.m. - Noon Noon Year’s Eve is a kid-friendly celebration that allows youngsters to experience all the fun of welcoming a new year while keeping bedtime in mi ...
Zoo Run Run
June 20
2026 Zoo Run Run will be on Saturday, June 20th! Get out and get moving on behalf of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on June 20th at our annual 5K zoo run! Join the race as a lone wolf, or build a tea ...
