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.

The Alaska Zoo is resuming regular operations, open daily 10-4 for winter hours. Be sure to mark Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 on your calendar for our next Zoo Lights opening!

Zoo Soundbath, February 6th, 7-8:30pm

Trivia Untamed, February 15th, 5-9pm (21+)

Zoo Experiences

January 2025

  • Tue. Jan. 7: Spring Break and Summer Camp Registration Opens

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

  • Sat. Jan. 18: Members-only Morning with Cran and Kova, 9-11am, Polar Bear Habitat, no registration. Become a zoo member!

  • Fri. Jan 31 - Sun. Feb. 2: Zoo Lights Encore, 5-8pm, no registration, buy tickets online or at the gate.

February 2025

  • Thu. Feb. 6: Zoo Soundbath in the Gateway Hall by Alaska Sonic Arts, 6-9pm, advance tickets online. Buy now!

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

  • Fri. Feb. 14 - Sun. Feb. 16: Zoo Lights Valentines Encore, 5-8pm, no registration, buy tickets online or at the gate.

  • Sat. Feb. 15: Trivia Untamed, 5-9pm, Gateway Hall, advance online tickets required. Buy now!

  • Thu. Feb. 27: NO ASD SCHOOL - International Polar Bear Day, 10am-3pm Facebook Live events plus polar bear enrichment.

  • Thu. Feb. 27: Members-only Movie Night, 5-7pm, Gateway Hall, no registration. Become a zoo member! 

March 2025

  • Fri. Mar. 7 - Sun. Mar. 16: Dino Lights, 6-9pm, no registration, buy tickets online or at the gate.

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

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

April 2025

  • Wed. Apr. 9: Wildlife Wednesdays Free Science Lecture Series, 7-8pm, Gateway Hall, no registration.

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

  • Mon. Apr. 21: Earth Day Art Show (details TBD)

  • 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.

  • 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!