Saginaw Children's Zoo

Chirp and Cheer (North American Songbird SAFE)
2026-07-11 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit)
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.
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Tails and Scales
2026-08-08 11:00 - 14:00
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!

Twilight & Tails
2026-08-12 17:30
When the sun goes down, the fun comes out! Join us for Twilight & Tails at the Saginaw Children’s Zoo on Wednesday, August 12th, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Explore the Zoo after hours, enjoy the cooler evening air, live music, and ride the train and carousel unlimited times—all for just $12 per person. Zoo members get in FREE and we will have alcoholic beverages for those over the age of 21. It’s the perfect summer evening for the whole family. Get your tickets today, and we’ll see you at Twilight & Tails!
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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!
