Tails and Scales
2025-08-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Saginaw Children’s Zoo, 1730 S. Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI, 48601, United States
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!

August Ice Cream ZOOfari
2025-08-13 17:30 - 20:30
This WILDLY FUN EVENT will include an opportunity to visit your animal friends at the Zoo after hours, enjoy free 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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Bobwhite Boogie
2025-08-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Saginaw Children’s Zoo, 1730 S. Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI, 48601, United States
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
2025-09-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Saginaw Children’s Zoo, 1730 S. Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI, 48601, United States
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!

Paws and Claws
2025-09-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Saginaw Children’s Zoo, 1730 S. Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI, 48601, United States
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.

Zoo Boo 2025
2025-10-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-26 10:00 - 17:00
Join us for a spook-tacular celebration at the Saginaw Children’s Zoo! Explore themed areas filled with festive décor, interactive activities, and animal-inspired fun. Your $10 admission includes unlimited train and carousel rides, Dr. Slime’s entertaining shows, prizes, and treats throughout the zoo. Zoo members get in FREE!
Zoo Boo takes place weekends in October from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Costumes are encouraged for all ages—come ready for a “merry, not scary” Halloween adventure!
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Love Bites with Jolt Credit Union
2026-02-14
This Valentine’s Day, we’re skipping the chocolates and roses and serving up something a little more…unconventional, with our friends at Jolt Credit Union. Introducing “Love Bites: Name an Ex, Feed the Zoo,” where heartbreak meets karma for a great cause!
Because let’s face it, Valentine’s isn’t just about love; it’s also about closure. And nothing says “moving on” like feeding your past to the critters.
Now through February 14, For just $5, participants can name an ex, no last names, because we’re classy-ish, and their donation will help us feed our bug-loving animals. Whether it’s a bird, reptile, or another adorable critter, an ex’s name will fuel the circle of life. Because, hey, some exes were just meant to be part of the food chain.
Participants will also get a certificate to commemorate their “act of charity.” They can frame it, post it, or just laugh knowing their past is helping feed the future. And the best part? Their ex’s name will live on in infamy on Jolt’s “Wall of Shame” that we are creating.
