Tails and Scales
2026-08-08 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit)
Get ready to explore the incredible role lizards, snakes, and crocodilians 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!
We will have an American alligator quiz game and wooden snakes to either take home or paint here!
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 bobwhite resource matching game and craft!
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!
Learn how important vultures are to their native environments, talk about Nature’s Clean-up Crew, discuss what pressures vultures are facing in the wild! Play a Smell like a vulture game, view a vulture stomach acid demo, and receive a vulture temporary tattoo!
There is NO EXTRA CHARGE for this event so fly 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.
Play an environmental Jenga game and receive a wolf bracelet and temporary tattoo!
There is NO EXTRA CHARGE for this event so come on over to the Zoo for a day of Mexican wolf awareness fun!
