Event list
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 presented by CXtec
August 6
This much anticipated summer event provides a fun opportunity for adults 21 and over to sample dozens of craft beers, specialty wines and other beverages. Enjoy animals on exhibit, a silent auction wi ...
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 ...