Events
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Marvelous Monarchs
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 […]
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Brew at the Zoo 2026
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 […]
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Father’s Day
Celebrate Father's Day at the Zoo! Father's/Men receive FREE admission!
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Otterly Fun Day at the Zoo (World Otter Day)
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 […]
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Chirp and Cheer (North American Songbird SAFE)
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 […]
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July ZOOfari
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 […]
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Turtle Tidbits (World Turtle Day)
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 […]
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Tails and Scales (Snakes and Lizards)
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 […]
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Bobwhite Boogie (Masked bobwhite conservation)
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 […]
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International Vulture Awareness Day
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! There is NO […]