2025 Event Calendar

This calendar shows events and programs available to the public at the Alaska Zoo, either through general admission or through advance online tickets. If you are viewing on a mobile device, gray boxes indicate days where events or programs are happening. Scroll down below the calendar to view a list view.

Enter to win two Governor’s Special Permits plus floatplane fare to view brown bears at McNeil River, Alaska.

Members and guests are invited to join us for bird talks at this early bird appreciation event!

Kids Day, Kids Free on April 26th, 10am-5pm

Zoo Experiences

Only 5 spots left in summer camp, July 7-11 session!

Upcoming Events and Programs:

March 2025

  • Sat. Mar. 22: Members-only Flock Talk at the Zoo, 8:30-10am, Zoo Bird Habitats, no registration. Become a zoo member!

April 2025

  • Sun. Apr. 13: Members-only Morning - “Get Outdoors!”, 8-10am, Zoo Grounds, no registration. Become a zoo member!

  • Sat. Apr. 26: Kids Day, Kids Free Event, 10am-5pm, activities throughout Zoo Grounds, general admission with kids free.

May 2025

  • Sun. May 4: Star Wars Day, 10am-6pm, Zoo Grounds, general admission.

  • Sat. May 10: World Migratory Bird Day, 10am-6pm, Zoo Grounds, general admission.

  • Sun. May 11: Bear Aware + Mother’s Day Artists Market, 10am-6pm, Zoo Grounds, general admission/moms free.

  • Thu. May 22: Members-only Summer Celebration, 6-8pm, Zoo Grounds, no registration. Become a zoo member!

June 2025

  • Sun. Jun. 15: Summer Family Fun Day by ConocoPhillips Alaska, 12-6pm, Zoo Grounds, general admission.

  • Wed. Jun. 18: Champions of the Wild Annual Zoo Gala, 5-10pm, Zoo Grounds and Lawn, advance online tickets required. 21+ event.

  • Wed. Jun. 25: Members-only Storytime, 10:30-11:30am, Zoo Grounds, no registration. Become a zoo member!

July 2025

  • Sat. Jul. 12: Members-only Breakfast at the Zoo, 7:30-9am, no registration. Become a zoo member!

  • Thu. Jul. 17: Zoo Brew, 6-10pm, Zoo Grounds. Tickets TBD. 21+ event.

  • Sun. Jul. 20: Summer Family Fun Day by ConocoPhillips Alaska, 12-6pm, Zoo Grounds, general admission.

August 2025

  • Sat. Aug. 2: Clue at the Zoo, 5-10pm, Zoo Grounds, advance online tickets required. 21+ event.

  • Thu. Aug. 7: MemBEAR Night (members only), 7-9pm, Zoo Bear Habitats, no registration. Become a zoo member!

  • Sun. Aug. 17: Summer Family Fun Day by ConocoPhillips Alaska, 12-6pm, Zoo Grounds, general admission.

September 2025

  • Sat. Sep. 13: Birds, Bees and Wine Adults Tour, 6:30-9:30pm, Zoo Grounds, advance online tickets required. 21+ event.

  • Sat. Sep. 27: Feline Frenzy Event, 12-4pm, Zoo Grounds, general admission.

  • Sun. Sep. 14: Members-only Morning at Seal and Otter, 8-9am, Seal and Otter Habitat, no registration. Become a zoo member!

October 2025

  • Fri. Oct. 3: Members-only Halloween Craft Night, 5-8pm, no registration. Become a zoo member!

  • Wed. Oct. 1: PFD Membership Drive (all day, details TBD).

  • Wed. Oct. 8: Wildlife Wednesdays Free Science Lecture Series, 7-8pm, Gateway Hall, no registration.

  • Sat. Oct. 25: Zoo Boo Trick-or-treat Event, 10am-7pm, Zoo Grounds, advance online tickets required.

November 2025

  • Wed. Nov. 12: Wildlife Wednesdays Free Science Lecture Series, 7-8pm, Gateway Hall, no registration.

  • Mon. Nov. 17: Zoosgiving for Members Only, 4-6pm, no registration. Details TBD. Become a zoo member!

  • Fri. Nov. 28: Black Friday Promotions (TBD), opening night of Zoo Lights 5-8pm.

December 2025

  • Mon. Dec. 1: Annual CyberMonday Online Zoo Lights Ticket Sale, all day, online.

  • Tue. Dec. 2: Giving Tuesday Zoo-a-thon LIVE on Facebook, all day, details TBD.

  • Fri. Dec. 5: Ullr Fest, 6-9pm, Zoo Grounds, advance online tickets required. 21+ event.

  • Sun. Dec. 7: Artisan Bazaar, 12-6pm, Gateway Hall, no registration.

  • Wed. Dec. 10: Wildlife Wednesdays Free Science Lecture Series, 7-8pm, Gateway Hall, no registration.

  • Sun. Dec. 21: Christmas for the Animals plus free member Zoo Lights, 10am-8pm, no registration. Become a zoo member!