Zoo Boo 2020
2020-10-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-25 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit)
We’re looking forward to seeing YOU for ZOO BOO 2020 presented by Jolt Credit Union!!
We know the world is different at the moment. We want to provide our community’s children and families with an opportunity to safely celebrate Halloween.
This means that this year, Zoo Boo will look a little different. The Zoo will be BURSTING with merry-not-so-scary decorations, costumes, and fun pumpkin animal enrichment! Admission will include a goodie bag with candy, activities, and other Halloween treats when you exit. There will be no hands-on activities or performances to prevent crowding and high-touch areas.
Mark your calendars for October 16th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th and 25th! Tickets available online for $5 starting October 1st. Members reserve tickets for free!

Presented by:

Candy Bag Sponsor:

Candy Sponsor:

Dr. Dave Lyman and Nancy Parker
Dick and Dianne Ederer

Animal Enrichment Sponsor:

Altrusa International of Saginaw, MI Foundation, Inc.

Boo Sponsors:

In-Kind Donors

Dow Gardens

Hayes Specialties

Warm Fuzzy Toys

Gutkowski Farms

Zoo Boo 2021
2021-10-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-17 10:00 - 17:00
It’s time to put on your costumes and head to the Saginaw Children’s Zoo for our annual Halloween bash! Zoo Boo 2021 will be October 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You and your family will love making your way through the merry-not-so-scary Zoo exploring all of our spooktacular decorations! Meet some of our creepy, crawly animal friends, then take a ride on the Pirate Train. Stop by the many activity stations for a treat, a craft, or a game. Take pictures next to our hauntingly adorable photo opportunities, including many giant inflatables. Show off your creative costumes. Watch mad scientist Dr. Slime put on a mysterious, scientific show! But be careful—Dr. Slime might use your child in one of his crazy science experiments! See all of your animal friends get into the holiday spirit with festive, Halloween-themed enrichment. There’s so much to do at Zoo Boo!
Ticket price includes Zoo admission, unlimited train and carousel rides, Dr. Slime shows, animal presentations, photo opportunities, and many crafts, activities, and games. Tickets are on presale for only $6 per person until October 8th. Starting October 9th, tickets are $8 per person. You can purchase your ticket HERE!
*Please note if purchasing before October 9th your discount will be applied once you add your number of tickets to your cart. Tickets are non-refundable. Event is held rain or shine. Tickets are required for entry.
Members of the Saginaw Children’s Zoo receive FREE admission to Zoo Boo! To use this wild perk, please present your membership card at the entrance to begin your adventure.

Zoo Boo is presented by:

Dr. Slime Sponsor

Candy Bag Sponsor

Candy Sponsors

Dr. Dave Lyman & Nancy Parker

Animal Presentation Sponsor
Altrusa International
Boo Sponsor

Zoo Boo 2021
2021-10-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-24 10:00 - 17:00
It’s time to put on your costumes and head to the Saginaw Children’s Zoo for our annual Halloween bash! Zoo Boo 2021 will be October 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You and your family will love making your way through the merry-not-so-scary Zoo exploring all of our spooktacular decorations! Meet some of our creepy, crawly animal friends, then take a ride on the Pirate Train. Stop by the many activity stations for a treat, a craft, or a game. Take pictures next to our hauntingly adorable photo opportunities, including many giant inflatables. Show off your creative costumes. Watch mad scientist Dr. Slime put on a mysterious, scientific show! But be careful—Dr. Slime might use your child in one of his crazy science experiments! See all of your animal friends get into the holiday spirit with festive, Halloween-themed enrichment. There’s so much to do at Zoo Boo!
Ticket price includes Zoo admission, unlimited train and carousel rides, Dr. Slime shows, animal presentations, photo opportunities, and many crafts, activities, and games. Tickets are on presale for only $6 per person until October 8th. Starting October 9th, tickets are $8 per person. You can purchase your ticket HERE!
*Please note if purchasing before October 9th your discount will be applied once you add your number of tickets to your cart. Tickets are non-refundable. Event is held rain or shine. Tickets are required for entry.
Members of the Saginaw Children’s Zoo receive FREE admission to Zoo Boo! To use this wild perk, please present your membership card at the entrance to begin your adventure.

Zoo Boo is presented by:

Dr. Slime Sponsor

Candy Bag Sponsor

Candy Sponsors

Dr. Dave Lyman & Nancy Parker

Animal Presentation Sponsor
Altrusa International
Dick and Diane Ederer
Boo Sponsor

International Vulture Awareness Day
2022-09-03 10:00 - 15:00
Join us in celebrating how amazing vultures are in honor of International Vulture Awareness Day! This event includes educational, hands-on activities for kids of all ages, and our adult book club meeting!

We will be reading “Condor: to the Brink and Back – the Life and Times of One Giant Bird” by John Nielsen. Book discussion will take place at the Zoo, in the event tent, Saturday, September 3rd between 12-1:00 PM. Conversation will be led by our veterinarian Dr. Shannon Cerveny. Pizza will be provided. General Zoo entry is $5 per person. Zoo entry is free for zoo members.

Senior Day
2022-09-23 11:00 - 14:00
Seniors 60 and over, enjoy FREE admission into the Zoo. You won’t want to miss this one of a kind, fun filled day, join us for an afternoon of music, dancing, and fun under the large event tent. At 12 pm join the Saginaw County Commission on Aging for a light picnic meal. To RSVP for your lunch contact the Commission on Aging at 989-797-6880.

Zoo Boo 2022
2022-10-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-15 10:00 - 17:00
Join us for our 25th annual Zoo Boo event!
This year’s event will feature shows from Dr. Slime Chemistry, unique amphitheater experiences, a fun filled activity and candy bag, games, fun photo-ops, animal interactions, an educational bat web maze, HOWL-ween matching activity, Halloween themed animal enrichment, and more! Zoo Boo is a full day of hands-on educational fun for children.

Pre-sale tickets are $8 per person, $10 at the gate, and members are FREE! All activities, train and carousel rides are included in the price of admission!

Thank you to our generous sponsors for helping us put on this festive fundraiser for our community!
Presented by:

Forgotten Forest Sponsor:

Dr. Slime Sponsors:

Crawl Space Sponsor:

Amphitheater Sponsor:

Candy Sponsors:
Nancy Parker & Dr. David Lyman

Boo Sponsors:

Dick & Dianne Ederer

Michigan Advanced Neurology Center

Dr. Waheed Akbar

Zoo Boo 2022
2022-10-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-23 10:00 - 17:00
Join us for our 25th annual Zoo Boo event!
This year’s event will feature shows from Dr. Slime Chemistry, unique amphitheater experiences, a fun filled activity and candy bag, games, fun photo-ops, animal interactions, an educational bat web maze, HOWL-ween matching activity, Halloween themed animal enrichment, and more! Zoo Boo is a full day of hands-on educational fun for children.

Pre-sale tickets are $8 per person, $10 at the gate, and members are FREE! All activities, train and carousel rides are included in the price of admission!

Thank you to our generous sponsors for helping us put on this festive fundraiser for our community!
Presented by:

Forgotten Forest Sponsor:

Dr. Slime Sponsors:

Crawl Space Sponsor:

Amphitheater Sponsor:

Candy Sponsors:
Nancy Parker & Dr. David Lyman

Boo Sponsors:

Dick & Diane Ederer

Michigan Advanced Neurology Center

Dr. Waheed Akbar

Opening Day!
2023-04-15 10:00 - 17:00
The animals have missed you! Get creative and show your animal friends you missed them too by creating an enrichment item for use in their exhibit.

Roots and Shoots
2023-04-22 11:00 - 14:00
Learn about how our native plants and trees help our ecosystem thrive. Take home milkweed seeds to start your very own pollinator garden!

The Zoo & You
2023-04-29 11:00 - 14:00
Construction, fencing, and a food cart? Learn about what new is coming soon to your Zoo!

Recycling: How You Can Help
2023-05-13 11:00 - 14:00
Recycling 101, learn what you can do to help the environment, and what simple changes you can make to reduce and reuse.

Scouts Weekend
2023-05-20 11:00 - 14:00
Support local Boy and Girl Scout troops, visit troops and purchase goodies from each respective group. Learn about the programs first hand. Free admission for Boy and Girl Scouts

Backyard Biologist
2023-05-27 11:00 - 14:00
Discover Citizen Science to help your own backyard ecosystem flourish, and become a backyard biologist!

Pollinator Power
2023-06-03 11:00 - 14:00
Boogie with the bees as you learn all about these black and yellow creatures’ importance to our environment.

Party for the Planet
2023-06-10 11:00 - 14:00
Party with us for the good of our planet! Start the party early by downloading the iNaturalist and Seek apps to join our Bioblitz. Record and track wildlife observations in your backyard.

This event is sponsored by:

D.E.A.R. at the Zoo
2023-06-14 10:00 - 15:00
Drop Everything and Read with the READ Association and other community partners during this day of literacy fun for the family!

BREW at the Zoo
2023-06-22 18:00 - 21:00
Join us on Thursday, June 22nd from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the “wildest” adult fundraiser in town and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Saginaw Children’s Zoo Carousel! Gather your friends to enjoy beer and wine, and delicious food tastings from local food trucks among lush Zoo gardens. Enjoy animal encounters, live music, along with free carousel and train rides while making memories. Funds raised support the Saginaw Children’s Zoo!
Tickets are $50 include 2 drink tickets and all the fun!

This event is presented by:

Gold Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors:

Mary Sue and Charles Markey

Bronner Construction

Dr. David Lyman and Nancy Parker

Supporting Sponsors:

Dick and Diane Ederer

Kevin Schultz
