Event list
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...