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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.

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18 zoo Events Found

Apr 19

Phoenix Zoo: Girl Scout Night Camp - Outdoor Art

Enjoy badgework activities and games alongside other troops! Girl Scout camps have prepared curriculum for multiple scout levels, plus pre-set dates and sleeping locations. These camps are appropriate for ages 7 and above. Outdoor Art: Come experience the sights and sounds of the zoo at night. Inspired by the Outdoor Art badge, all Girl Scout levels will create art inspired by nature. Sleeping Area: Desert Tents. Duration: 6:15 p.m. - 9 a.m. the next morning.
Phoenix Zoo
$89.00 - $89 - $...
4/19/26
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May 10

Mother's Day at the Zoo

Celebrate Mom with the variety of Zoo mothers and their little wild ones. All moms will be celebrated during this special day whether they have toes, paws, hooves or claws. Enjoy music around every corner with the family as you learn more about how the animals raise their young at the Zoo. Grab a yummy snack from one of the stands around the facility or have a picnic in the grass. Parking is limited. Glass containers, weapons, alcohol, tents, canopies, and sports equipment are prohibited. Pets are not allowed at the ABQ BioPark. Smoking and vaping are not permitted on City Property.
ABQ BioPark Zoo
Free
5/10/26
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May 16

Backstage Pass: Sharks & Stingrays

Behind-the-scenes experience with sand tiger sharks and southern stingrays. Participants will hand feed a 5-foot southern stingray, help train and feed leopard sharks, and receive a special gift from one of the sharks. Multiple dates available throughout 2026. Minimum age 8+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Small set of stairs involved.
Minnesota Zoo
$75.00 - Per per...
5/16/26
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May 22

Snorin' Safari - North American Adventures (Family)

Overnight family camping adventure featuring evening zoo walk, American Red Wolf howling experience, s'mores by campfire, meals included (dinner and breakfast), and engaging wildlife conservation activities. For families with children 6+ years old.
North Carolina Zoo
$75.00 - per per...
5/22/26
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May 29

Backstage Pass: North or South - Tropical Reptiles Experience

Behind-the-scenes experience with Tropical Reptiles. Includes tour of food prep kitchen, meet the animals, possibly help with training, enrichment, or feeding. Minimum age 13+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Registration closes day before at noon.
Minnesota Zoo
$100.00 - Per pe...
5/29/26
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May 31

Backstage Pass: Minne-Critters

Go behind the scenes on the Treetop Trail where you'll get up-close with some of Minnesota's smaller residents. The cast of critters may include a skunk, porcupine, snake, owl, hawk, and opossum. Learn how Zoo staff trains the animals and why the Land of 10,000 Lakes needs everyone to do their part. You may even get to help with feeding time, engage with enrichment, or see some training. Minimum age 4+ years old, participants under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Maximum 4 participants per group. Registration closes the Friday before each program date at noon.
Minnesota Zoo
$75.00 - $75 per...
5/31/26
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Jun 5

Zoo Music

Bring the family to Zoo Music during the summer to enjoy performances by national touring entertainment. Plan to spend an evening with wildlife, food, music and fun. Kids will have fun getting their faces painted. Adults with an ID can order a drink from the variety of bars at the Zoo. Dusk is one of the more active times for animals and a great time to learn about the Zoo's conservation initiatives. Event runs 6-8:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring chairs, coolers and picnics. Glass containers, alcohol, sports equipment, tents and canopies are prohibited. Pets are not allowed. This is a rain or shine event. All habitats will be open except the Penguin Chill. Multiple dates: June 5, June 19, July 10, and July 24, 2026.
ABQ BioPark Zoo
$18.00 - Adult:...
6/5/26
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Jun 6

OKC Zoo Gala: Making Tracks

The 2026 OKC Zoo Gala: Making Tracks, presented by Expand Energy, is chaired by Pama Palmer. The Gala supports Making Tracks, an initiative providing free Zoo field trips for every Oklahoma third grader. The evening will honor Bob Moore Auto Group and Bob Moore Subaru, Julie Hall, Vicki Howard, and OG&E for their outstanding contributions to conservation and community impact. Multiple sponsorship levels available with various benefits including reserved seating, zoo tickets, and Wild Encounter passes.
OKC Zoo
Various sponsors...
6/6/26
Sourced: https://okczoo.org/zoogala 02-12-2026
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Jun 6

Zoo Music

Bring the family to Zoo Music during the summer to enjoy performances by national touring entertainment. Plan to spend an evening with wildlife, food, music and fun. Kids will have fun getting their faces painted. Adults with an ID can order a drink from the variety of bars at the Zoo. Dusk is one of the more active times for animals and a great time to learn about the Zoo's conservation initiatives. All habitats will be open except the Penguin Chill. Guests are welcome to bring chairs, coolers and picnics. Glass containers, alcohol, sports equipment, tents and canopies are prohibited. This is a rain or shine event.
ABQ BioPark Zoo
$18.00 - Adult:...
6/6/26
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Jun 12

Backstage Pass: Sharks & Stingrays

Behind-the-scenes experience with sand tiger sharks and southern stingrays. Participants will hand feed a 5-foot southern stingray, help train and feed leopard sharks, and receive a special gift from one of the sharks. Multiple dates available throughout 2026. Minimum age 8+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Small set of stairs involved.
Minnesota Zoo
$75.00 - Per per...
6/12/26
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Jun 20

Zoo Music

Bring the family to Zoo Music during the summer to enjoy performances by national touring entertainment. Plan to spend an evening with wildlife, food, music and fun. Kids will have fun getting their faces painted. Adults with an ID can order a drink from the variety of bars at the Zoo. Dusk is one of the more active times for animals and a great time to learn about the Zoo's conservation initiatives. All habitats will be open except the Penguin Chill. Guests are welcome to bring chairs, coolers and picnics. Glass containers, alcohol, sports equipment, tents and canopies are prohibited. This is a rain or shine event.
ABQ BioPark Zoo
$18.00 - Adult:...
6/20/26
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Jun 22

Zoo Detectives Camp - Session 2

Zoodunnit? Campers will use their detective skills as they follow the trail to solve the mysteries of the animal kingdom. Work with the Director of the ZIA (Zoo Intelligence Agency) to follow clues, solve puzzles, and crack the case to earn your Zoo Detective Badge! Camp hours: 9 AM - 3 PM, Monday through Friday.
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
$450.00 - Member...
6/22/26
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Jun 26

Backstage Pass: North or South - Binturong Experience

Behind-the-scenes experience with Binturong. Includes tour of food prep kitchen, meet the animal, possibly help with training, enrichment, or feeding. Minimum age 13+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Registration closes day before at noon.
Minnesota Zoo
$100.00 - Per pe...
6/26/26
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Jun 28

Backstage Pass: Minne-Critters

Go behind the scenes on the Treetop Trail where you'll get up-close with some of Minnesota's smaller residents. The cast of critters may include a skunk, porcupine, snake, owl, hawk, and opossum. Learn how Zoo staff trains the animals and why the Land of 10,000 Lakes needs everyone to do their part. You may even get to help with feeding time, engage with enrichment, or see some training. Minimum age 4+ years old, participants under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Maximum 4 participants per group. Registration closes the Friday before each program date at noon.
Minnesota Zoo
$75.00 - $75 per...
6/28/26
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Jul 11

Zoo Music

Bring the family to Zoo Music during the summer to enjoy performances by national touring entertainment. Plan to spend an evening with wildlife, food, music and fun. Kids will have fun getting their faces painted. Adults with an ID can order a drink from the variety of bars at the Zoo. Dusk is one of the more active times for animals and a great time to learn about the Zoo's conservation initiatives. All habitats will be open except the Penguin Chill. Guests are welcome to bring chairs, coolers and picnics. Glass containers, alcohol, sports equipment, tents and canopies are prohibited. This is a rain or shine event.
ABQ BioPark Zoo
$18.00 - Adult:...
7/11/26
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Jul 24

Backstage Pass: Sharks & Stingrays

Behind-the-scenes experience with sand tiger sharks and southern stingrays. Participants will hand feed a 5-foot southern stingray, help train and feed leopard sharks, and receive a special gift from one of the sharks. Multiple dates available throughout 2026. Minimum age 8+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Small set of stairs involved.
Minnesota Zoo
$75.00 - Per per...
7/24/26
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Jul 25

Zoo Music

Bring the family to Zoo Music during the summer to enjoy performances by national touring entertainment. Plan to spend an evening with wildlife, food, music and fun. Kids will have fun getting their faces painted. Adults with an ID can order a drink from the variety of bars at the Zoo. Dusk is one of the more active times for animals and a great time to learn about the Zoo's conservation initiatives. All habitats will be open except the Penguin Chill. Guests are welcome to bring chairs, coolers and picnics. Glass containers, alcohol, sports equipment, tents and canopies are prohibited. This is a rain or shine event.
ABQ BioPark Zoo
$18.00 - Adult:...
7/25/26
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Aug 14

Backstage Pass: Sharks & Stingrays

Behind-the-scenes experience with sand tiger sharks and southern stingrays. Participants will hand feed a 5-foot southern stingray, help train and feed leopard sharks, and receive a special gift from one of the sharks. Multiple dates available throughout 2026. Minimum age 8+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Small set of stairs involved.
Minnesota Zoo
$75.00 - Per per...
8/14/26
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