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! We will have a station with otter related demonstrations, along with a […]

📸 Calling all photographers! Have you taken a photo at the Saginaw Children's Zoo that you think is simply stunning?? Then submit it to our July Photography Contest using the link below! One winner will be selected and they will receive 4, that's right, 4 free admission passes and have their photo displayed as our […]

Let’s tweet together for a world where North American Songbirds soar high and sing loud! Chirp and Cheer is an event highlighting our partnership in the North American Songbird SAFE. 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 […]

This WILDLY FUN EVENT will include an opportunity to visit your animal friends at the Zoo after hours! Your $12 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 […]

When the sun goes down, the fun comes out! Join us for Twilight & Tails at the Saginaw Children's Zoo on Friday, July 24th, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Explore the Zoo after hours, enjoy the cooler evening air, and ride the train and carousel unlimited times—all for just $12 per person. Zoo members get […]

In celebration of shell-ebration of 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. We are going to be focusing on Michigan turtles! We will have a cornhole game for MI turtle identification, as well […]

This WILDLY FUN EVENT will include an opportunity to visit your animal friends at the Zoo after hours! Your $12 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 […]

Get ready to explore the incredible role lizards, snakes, and crocodilians 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! We will have an American alligator […]

Nature explorers, have you heard about the real-life feathered superhero: the Masked Bobwhite? Join us as we get our groove on with this unique bird and the super cool efforts being made to save it from disappearing forever! We will have information about our critically endangered bobwhites, and the history behind their conservation story, as […]

Join us for our celebration of International Vulture Awareness Day! These feathered friends may not be the fanciest, but they play a SUPER important role in keeping our world clean and healthy. From preserving their habitats to spreading awareness, we’ve got all the tips and tricks to help our vulture buddies thrive! Learn how important […]