Get ready for a flippin’ fantastic event all about our coolest feathered friends – the African Penguins! In celebration of World Penguin Day, we’ll waddle together to learn about the African Penguin SAFE and how we can support penguins through being super-duper responsible shoppers and other conservation efforts! There is NO EXTRA CHARGE for this […]

This WILDLY FUN EVENT will include an opportunity to visit your animal friends at the Zoo after hours! Your $10 ticket gets you unlimited Carousel and Train rides, and a FREE ice cream! Infants 11 months and under are free. Saginaw Children's Zoo members receive free admission into Ice Cream ZOOfari, and do not need a […]

Nature enthusiasts, get ready to spread your wings and fly into an amazing adventure all about the incredible Monarch Butterfly! Discover the epic and sometimes risky trips that Monarch butterflies take not once, but twice a year! and learn how YOU can become a hero for these fluttering friends by taking simple actions right in […]

Save the Date! Brew at the Zoo is Back! Join us Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 6:00-9:00pm for an unforgettable evening of brews (and wine!), delicious bites, and live entertainment—all in the company of your favorite animal friends! Enjoy an adults-only night out while supporting the Zoo you love. Buy Tickets Cup Sponsor: https://kurektool.com/ Animal […]

Celebrate Father's Day at the Zoo! Father's/Men receive FREE admission!

Join us for a splashtastic World Otter Day celebration, learning how we can lend a helping paw in preserving our local freshwater systems for the North American River Otter, and other otter species around the globe. Let’s make waves for our otter buddies! There is NO EXTRA CHARGE for this event so come on over […]

Let’s tweet together for a world where North American Songbirds soar high and sing loud! From creating awesome habitats with native plants, brewing bird-friendly coffee, dimming bright lights to help our night-time flyers, and learning how keeping your cat indoors can make a difference, we’ll share how you can lend a wing to our chirpy […]

This WILDLY FUN EVENT will include an opportunity to visit your animal friends at the Zoo after hours! Your $10 ticket gets you unlimited Carousel and Train rides, and a FREE ice cream! Infants 11 months and under are free. Saginaw Children's Zoo members receive free admission into Ice Cream ZOOfari, and do not need […]

In celebration of shell-ebration of World Turtle Day and all our turtle and tortoise buddies, let’s make waves for turtle conservation together! Learn how you can help to preserve the natural habitat of these slow and steady pals. There is NO EXTRA CHARGE for this event so come on over to the Zoo for a […]

Get ready to explore the incredible role these scaly creatures play in our environment, right here in Michigan! From stealthy snakes to lively lizards, we’re slithering our way to the heart of our local ecosystem to discover the amazing ways these critters help keep our world in balance! There is NO EXTRA CHARGE for this […]