Discover Citizen Science to help your own backyard ecosystem flourish, and become a backyard biologist!

Boogie with the bees as you learn all about these black and yellow creatures’ importance to our environment.

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:

Drop Everything and Read with the READ Association and other community partners during this day of literacy fun for the family!

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, […]

Come for a swimmingly good time learning about the North American Rover Otter and its importance to the Detroit River.

Wild migratory birds are on their way to warmer weather! Join us to wish them well on their journey.

Enjoy FREE admission into the Zoo for seniors 60 and over. From 11AM-2PM, join the Saginaw County Commission on Aging under the large event tent for live music from the Stix & Stone Band, dancing, and a light lunch served at noon. $2.25 meal donation for 60+ and $5 for guests <60. RSVP for your […]

Venture into our Forgotten Forest to learn about predator and prey animals.

The animals you visit all summer stay with us at the Zoo in the Winter, too! Learn how we care for your favorite animals through Michigan's cold season.