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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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31 zoo Events Found
Member Mornings PLUS
Monthly zoo member event with early admission and special giraffe feeding. On the first Wednesday of each month, members can get early admission to the Zoo with a special early-morning giraffe feeding. Giraffe feedings are available only when temperatures are above 55°F. All membership levels include one additional guest for free. No pre-registration required - simply present valid photo ID and current membership card upon arrival.
Zoo
$4.00 - Giraffe...
$4.00 - Giraffe feeding tickets are $4 per person
3/4/26
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Member Mornings PLUS
Recurring
Monthly zoo member event with early admission and special giraffe feeding. On the first Wednesday of each month, members can get early admission to the Zoo with a special early-morning giraffe feeding. Giraffe feedings are available only when temperatures are above 55°F. All membership levels include one additional guest for free. No pre-registration required - simply present valid photo ID and current membership card upon arrival.
$4.00 - Giraffe...
$4.00 - Giraffe feeding tickets are $4 per person
In-Person
Mar 4, 2:00 PM ET
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Zoo
Wildlife
Animal Science
Biology
Conservation
Education
Family
Membership
Giraffe
Feeding
Early Access
02-09-2026
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Roars & Pours: Shamrock Shenanigans
Adult-only event featuring craft brews, wine, food, animal encounters, yard games, and entertainment. Includes camel rides ($5), Safari Cruiser ($4), Chicken Poop Bingo ($3), and various free activities. Food available at multiple locations. Features AAR Presentation: The Mating Game at 6:45 & 7:45 p.m. at Doornbos Discovery Amphitheater.
Phoenix Zoo
$13.00 - $13 per...
$13.00 - $13 per person, must be 21+ with valid ID required
3/6/26
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6
Roars & Pours: Shamrock Shenanigans
Adult-only event featuring craft brews, wine, food, animal encounters, yard games, and entertainment. Includes camel rides ($5), Safari Cruiser ($4), Chicken Poop Bingo ($3), and various free activities. Food available at multiple locations. Features AAR Presentation: The Mating Game at 6:45 & 7:45 p.m. at Doornbos Discovery Amphitheater.
$13.00 - $13 per...
$13.00 - $13 per person, must be 21+ with valid ID required
In-Person
Mar 6, 2:30 AM ET
02-12-2026
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Dinosaur Expedition
Featuring over 60 animatronic dinosaurs, skeletons, photo ops, and rides. Guests will engage with prehistoric creatures from the Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Triassic Periods. Learn to identify which OKC Zoo animals are living relatives of dinosaurs and how supporting conservation efforts can help save these species. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., weather dependent. Additional experiences include dinosaur rides ($6 per ride or 3 for $15) and naming sponsorship opportunities. Zoo admission required before accessing Dinosaur Expedition.
OKC Zoo
$15.00 - All-day...
$15.00 - All-day access: $15 (ages 3+), $12 (ZOOfriends ages 3+), free for children 2 and under. Single entry: $9 (ages 3+), $7 (ZOOfriends ages 3+)
3/6/26
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6
Dinosaur Expedition
Featuring over 60 animatronic dinosaurs, skeletons, photo ops, and rides. Guests will engage with prehistoric creatures from the Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Triassic Periods. Learn to identify which OKC Zoo animals are living relatives of dinosaurs and how supporting conservation efforts can help save these species. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., weather dependent. Additional experiences include dinosaur rides ($6 per ride or 3 for $15) and naming sponsorship opportunities. Zoo admission required before accessing Dinosaur Expedition.
$15.00 - All-day...
$15.00 - All-day access: $15 (ages 3+), $12 (ZOOfriends ages 3+), free for children 2 and under. Single entry: $9 (ages 3+), $7 (ZOOfriends ages 3+)
In-Person
Mar 6, 3:30 PM ET
Paleontology
Natural History
Earth Science
Biology
Evolution
Conservation
Educational Exhibition
Interactive Learning
Prehistoric Life
Animatronics
Family-Friendly
Zoo
Fossils
Dinosaurs
02-12-2026
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Wines for Wildlife
Join Kalli Vitale as she hosts Wines for Wildlife, the Phoenix Zoo Auxiliary's second annual tasting event! Featuring acclaimed wines from DA Vines Vineyard, paired perfectly with food samplings, this elegant evening will dazzle your taste buds. Enjoy the rare opportunity to experience up-close animal encounters while savoring exquisite flavors. Animal Encounters: 5 p.m., Wine Tasting: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Phoenix Zoo
Tickets availabl...
Tickets available - contact for pricing
3/8/26
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8
Wines for Wildlife
Join Kalli Vitale as she hosts Wines for Wildlife, the Phoenix Zoo Auxiliary's second annual tasting event! Featuring acclaimed wines from DA Vines Vineyard, paired perfectly with food samplings, this elegant evening will dazzle your taste buds. Enjoy the rare opportunity to experience up-close animal encounters while savoring exquisite flavors. Animal Encounters: 5 p.m., Wine Tasting: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Tickets availabl...
Tickets available - contact for pricing
In-Person
Mar 8, 3:00 AM ET
02-12-2026
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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...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
3/14/26
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Mar
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.
$75.00 - Per per...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
In-Person
Mar 14, 5:00 PM ET
Marine Biology
Aquarium
Sharks
Stingrays
Animal Care
Zoo
Hands-On Learning
Wildlife Education
Aquatic Animals
Behind-The-Scenes
02-13-2026
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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...
$75.00 - $75 per person; includes Zoo admission
3/15/26
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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.
$75.00 - $75 per...
$75.00 - $75 per person; includes Zoo admission
In-Person
Mar 15, 5:00 PM ET
Wildlife
Animal Science
Biology
Education
Zoo
Conservation
Animal Behavior
Minnesota Wildlife
Hands-On Learning
Environmental Education
02-13-2026
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Backstage Pass: North or South - Wallaby Experience
Behind-the-scenes experience with Wallaby (8:00-9:00 am; 2 participants only). 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...
$100.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
3/15/26
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Mar
15
Backstage Pass: North or South - Wallaby Experience
Behind-the-scenes experience with Wallaby (8:00-9:00 am; 2 participants only). 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.
$100.00 - Per pe...
$100.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
In-Person
Mar 15, 3:00 PM ET
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02-13-2026
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Bunny Brunch
Bunny Brunch features two seatings (8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.) with close-up animal encounters and a delicious buffet brunch. Includes Animal Discoveries at 8:45 & 10:45 a.m., Animal Presentations at 10:30 a.m. & Noon, and photo opportunities with Wendell the Bunny. Member tickets on sale February 25, General tickets on sale February 27.
Phoenix Zoo | Stonehouse Pavilion
$30.95 - Members...
$30.95 - Members: $30.95, General Adult: $45.95, General Child: $37.95, Children 2 years and under: Free
3/29/26
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29
Bunny Brunch
Bunny Brunch features two seatings (8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.) with close-up animal encounters and a delicious buffet brunch. Includes Animal Discoveries at 8:45 & 10:45 a.m., Animal Presentations at 10:30 a.m. & Noon, and photo opportunities with Wendell the Bunny. Member tickets on sale February 25, General tickets on sale February 27.
$30.95 - Members...
$30.95 - Members: $30.95, General Adult: $45.95, General Child: $37.95, Children 2 years and under: Free
In-Person
Mar 29, 6:30 PM ET
Animals
Wildlife
Biology
Life Sciences
Education
Family
Easter
Brunch
Animal Encounters
Presentations
Photography
Zoo
02-12-2026
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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...
$75.00 - per person (ages 6 and up)
4/2/26
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2
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.
$75.00 - per per...
$75.00 - per person (ages 6 and up)
In-Person
Apr 2, 9:00 PM ET
01-20-2026
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FREE Bokashi Composting Workshop-Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
Bokashi is a simple fermentation style of composting that relies on anaerobic or effective micro organisms (EM)-Think Probiotics! This style of composting pickles your food scraps, is great for small spaces, and allows you to compost prepared foods, scraps, meat, small bones, and dairy in only 5-8 weeks! Attendees received a FREE bokashi system complete with 2, repurposed 5-gal buckets with air-tight lids and 2 lbs of upcycled bokashi bran from Garden of Oz (limited to one system per household WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!). Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium admission is included with event registration! Park in the main Zoo parking lot and proceed to the Education Complex. Financial support provided by the Department of Environmental Protection's Environmental Education Grants Program.
Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
Free
4/12/26
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12
FREE Bokashi Composting Workshop-Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
Bokashi is a simple fermentation style of composting that relies on anaerobic or effective micro organisms (EM)-Think Probiotics! This style of composting pickles your food scraps, is great for small spaces, and allows you to compost prepared foods, scraps, meat, small bones, and dairy in only 5-8 weeks! Attendees received a FREE bokashi system complete with 2, repurposed 5-gal buckets with air-tight lids and 2 lbs of upcycled bokashi bran from Garden of Oz (limited to one system per household WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!). Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium admission is included with event registration! Park in the main Zoo parking lot and proceed to the Education Complex. Financial support provided by the Department of Environmental Protection's Environmental Education Grants Program.
Free
In-Person
Apr 12, 6:00 PM ET
Composting
Environmental Education
Sustainability
Bokashi
Fermentation
Waste Reduction
Microbiology
Environmental Protection
Zoo
Workshop
Free Event
02-11-2026
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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...
$75.00 - $75 per person; includes Zoo admission
4/12/26
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12
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.
$75.00 - $75 per...
$75.00 - $75 per person; includes Zoo admission
In-Person
Apr 12, 5:00 PM ET
Wildlife
Animal Science
Biology
Education
Zoo
Conservation
Animal Behavior
Minnesota Wildlife
Hands-On Learning
Environmental Education
02-13-2026
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Backstage Pass: North or South - Ring-Tailed Lemur Experience
Behind-the-scenes experience with Ring-Tailed Lemur. 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...
$100.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
4/12/26
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12
Backstage Pass: North or South - Ring-Tailed Lemur Experience
Behind-the-scenes experience with Ring-Tailed Lemur. 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.
$100.00 - Per pe...
$100.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
In-Person
Apr 12, 4:00 PM ET
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02-13-2026
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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...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
4/18/26
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18
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.
$75.00 - Per per...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
In-Person
Apr 18, 5:00 PM ET
Marine Biology
Aquarium
Sharks
Stingrays
Animal Care
Zoo
Hands-On Learning
Wildlife Education
Aquatic Animals
Behind-The-Scenes
02-13-2026
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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 - $...
$89.00 - $89 - $99
4/19/26
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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.
$89.00 - $89 - $...
$89.00 - $89 - $99
In-Person
Apr 19, 4:15 AM ET
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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
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.
Free
In-Person
May 10, 5:00 PM ET
Zoo
Animals
Biology
Family
Mothers Day
Educational
Animal Behavior
Wildlife
Life Sciences
Animal Care
02-12-2026
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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...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
5/16/26
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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.
$75.00 - Per per...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
In-Person
May 16, 5:00 PM ET
Marine Biology
Aquarium
Sharks
Stingrays
Animal Care
Zoo
Hands-On Learning
Wildlife Education
Aquatic Animals
Behind-The-Scenes
02-13-2026
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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...
$75.00 - per person (ages 6 and up)
5/22/26
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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.
$75.00 - per per...
$75.00 - per person (ages 6 and up)
In-Person
May 22, 9:00 PM ET
01-20-2026
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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...
$100.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
5/29/26
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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.
$100.00 - Per pe...
$100.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
In-Person
May 29, 4:00 PM ET
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02-13-2026
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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...
$75.00 - $75 per person; includes Zoo admission
5/31/26
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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.
$75.00 - $75 per...
$75.00 - $75 per person; includes Zoo admission
In-Person
May 31, 5:00 PM ET
Wildlife
Animal Science
Biology
Education
Zoo
Conservation
Animal Behavior
Minnesota Wildlife
Hands-On Learning
Environmental Education
02-13-2026
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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:...
$18.00 - Adult: $18, Senior (65+): $9, Youth (3-12): $9, Child 2 & Under: Free. NMBPS members 50% off with valid ID.
6/5/26
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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.
$18.00 - Adult:...
$18.00 - Adult: $18, Senior (65+): $9, Youth (3-12): $9, Child 2 & Under: Free. NMBPS members 50% off with valid ID.
In-Person
Jun 5, 2:00 AM ET
02-12-2026
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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...
Various sponsorship levels available from $1,500 to $10,000
6/6/26
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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.
Various sponsors...
Various sponsorship levels available from $1,500 to $10,000
In-Person
Jun 6, 2026
Conservation
Education
Fundraising
Zoo
Wildlife
Environmental Science
Community Outreach
Stem Education
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https://okczoo.org/zoogala
02-12-2026
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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:...
$18.00 - Adult: $18, Senior (65+): $9, Youth (3-12): $9, Child 2 & Under: Free. NMBPS members 50% off with valid ID.
6/6/26
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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.
$18.00 - Adult:...
$18.00 - Adult: $18, Senior (65+): $9, Youth (3-12): $9, Child 2 & Under: Free. NMBPS members 50% off with valid ID.
In-Person
Jun 6, 2:00 AM ET
Zoo
Conservation
Wildlife
Animal Education
Family Event
Summer Series
Science Education
Biological Sciences
02-13-2026
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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...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
6/12/26
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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.
$75.00 - Per per...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
In-Person
Jun 12, 5:00 PM ET
Marine Biology
Aquarium
Sharks
Stingrays
Animal Care
Zoo
Hands-On Learning
Wildlife Education
Aquatic Animals
Behind-The-Scenes
02-13-2026
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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:...
$18.00 - Adult: $18, Senior (65+): $9, Youth (3-12): $9, Child 2 & Under: Free. NMBPS members 50% off with valid ID.
6/20/26
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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.
$18.00 - Adult:...
$18.00 - Adult: $18, Senior (65+): $9, Youth (3-12): $9, Child 2 & Under: Free. NMBPS members 50% off with valid ID.
In-Person
Jun 20, 2:00 AM ET
Zoo
Conservation
Wildlife
Animal Education
Family Event
Summer Series
Science Education
Biological Sciences
02-13-2026
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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...
$450.00 - Member: $450, Non-member: $500. Optional aftercare $50
6/22/26
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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.
$450.00 - Member...
$450.00 - Member: $450, Non-member: $500. Optional aftercare $50
In-Person
Jun 22, 1:00 PM ET
01-15-2026
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