Member's Only Night
2026-05-13 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | MI
🎉 Zoo Members, this night is just for YOU! 🎉
Join us on Wednesday, May 13 from 5:30–8:30 PM for our Members Only Night!
✨ Be among the first to explore our brand-new Wild In Nature (WIN) building
🦎 Enjoy a special evening at the Zoo
🎁 Plus, members will receive a FREE sticker!
Not a member yet, or need to renew your membership? You can sign up online:
You can also visit our membership cart during the event to join or renew in person!

Penguin Palooza: A Whole Waddle Fun
2026-05-23 11:00 - 14:00
Get ready for a flippin’ fantastic event all about our coolest feathered friends – the African Penguins! To celebrate these incredible birds, 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 event so waddle over to the Zoo for a day of African penguin fun!

June Ice Cream ZOOfari
2026-06-10 17:30 - 20:30
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 a ticket for entry.

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Marvelous Monarchs
2026-06-13 11:00 - 14:00
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 your own backyard! Learn about their migration, life cycle, and why milkweed and planting native are so important for their survival. We will also be giving away common milkweed seeds and a monarch garden decoration!
There is NO EXTRA CHARGE for this event so come on over to the Zoo for a marvelous time!

Brew at the Zoo 2026
2026-06-17 18:00 - 21:00
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.
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Cup Sponsor:
https://kurektool.com/

Animal Sponsors:

Mary Deeg- Kowalewski

Drink Sponsors:

Dr. David Lyman & Nancy Parker

Chad & Jordan Boyce

Father's Day
2026-06-21 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrate Father’s Day at the Zoo! Father’s/Men receive FREE admission!

Otterly Fun Day at the Zoo (World Otter Day)
2026-06-27 11:00 - 14:00
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 take-home painting activity. This event will be focused on north American river otters and their impact on their environment.
There is NO EXTRA CHARGE for this event so come on over to the Zoo for an otterly good time!

Chirp and Cheer (North American Songbird SAFE)
2026-07-11 11:00 - 14:00
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 can make a difference, we’ll share how you can lend a wing to our chirpy friends. Plus, learn some super neat tricks to make your windows bird-safe!
We will be doing a bird call game and have a bird themed take-home wind chime with the ability to construct and paint it. We will also have junior birding books for guests to take home or use here at the zoo.
There is NO EXTRA CHARGE for this event so come on over to the Zoo for a day of song bird exploration!

July Ice Cream ZOOfari
2026-07-15 17:30 - 20:30
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 a ticket for entry.
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Turtle Tidbits
2026-07-25 11:00 - 14:00
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 as a rock painting activity complete with aquatic stamps.
There is NO EXTRA CHARGE for this event so come on over to the Zoo for a day of shell-abrating turtles!

August Ice Cream ZOOfari
2026-08-05 17:30 - 20:30
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 a ticket for entry.

Tails and Scales (Snakes and Lizards)
2026-08-08 11:00 - 14:00
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 event so come on over to the Zoo for a day of reptile fun!

Bobwhite Boogie (Masked Bobwhite Conservation)
2026-08-22 11:00 - 14:00
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 well as a groovy game and activity for you to take part in!
There is NO EXTRA CHARGE for this event so come on over to the Zoo for a day of bobwhite boogie fun!

International Vulture Awareness Day
2026-09-05 11:00 - 14:00
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 EXTRA CHARGE for this event so come on over to the Zoo for a day of vulture appreciation fun!

Paws and Claws (Mexican wolf conservation)
2026-09-19 11:00 - 14:00
The majestic Mexican Grey Wolf might seem like a character from a fairy tale, but they play an important role in keeping nature in balance! Join us for a howling good time learning about wolf conservation and what your Zoo pals are doing to contribute to the effort.
There is NO EXTRA CHARGE for this event so come on over to the Zoo for a day of Mexican wolf awareness fun!
