Special Events

Join us for opening day and the start of another great year!

Spend a special day making memories that will last a lifetime. The Washington Park Zoo will offer free admission for all mothers and grandmothers with a paid child admission.

It’s art gone WILD at the Zoo! Join us for an exciting opportunity to meet a special animal up close and paint its portrait. An art instructor will guide everyone to create their own masterpiece as both kids and adults meet some amazing animals at the Zoo! Supplies will be provided.

Space is limited. This program is designed for families with children ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

Cost: $18 per person - Zoo admission is not included or required for this event.

Military members are honored with free admission all day with proper ID for active duty, retired military, DOD civilians, and reserve/guard members.

Advance registration is required starting on April 3rd.

• June 12 -15
• June 19 -22
• June 26-29
• July 10- 13
• July 17- 20
• July 26-27

Spend a special day making memories that will last a lifetime. The Washington Park Zoo will offer free admission for all fathers and grandfathers with a paid admission.

Spend a special day making memories that will last a lifetime. The Washington Park Zoo will offer free admission for all grandparents with a paid admission.

It’s art gone WILD at the Zoo! Join us for an exciting opportunity to meet a special animal up close and paint its portrait. An art instructor will guide everyone to create their own masterpiece as both kids and adults meet some amazing animals at the Zoo! Supplies will be provided.

Space is limited. This program is designed for families with children ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is required.

Cost: $18 per person - Zoo admission is not included or required for this event.

A safe trick-or-treating experience for your ghosts and goblins! Area businesses sponsor booths along the decorated zoo paths and hand out candy to the kids.

Cost: Tickets availability is limited for both sessions and this event will sell out. Advance tickets are recommended.

Non Trick or Treater Pass: $8
Trick or Treater Pass (ALL AGES): $10 a wrist band will be issued at check-in

Members MUST have a event ticket or phone reservation to attend.

Tickets sold on Eventbrite and at the Zoo Admission office starting in September 2023.

Enjoy the last day of the season.

Explore a winters day at the WPZoo