Wild Animal Park Events
Current Hours (through June 20):
9 a.m.–4 p.m. (grounds close at 5 p.m.)
Summer Hours/Park At Dark (June 21–September 1):
9 a.m.–8 p.m. (grounds close at 9 p.m.)
Fall Hours (September 2–December 12):
9 a.m.–4 p.m. (grounds close at 5 p.m.)
General (included with admission)
Founder's Day
May 14 Free general admission to all as we celebrate the Wild Animal Park's 36th year!
June 21–September 1 Stay at the Park until 9 p.m. and enjoy special shows, activities, and animal encounters! More...
August 2 and 3 Loaded with the coolest toys from Fisher-Price, our giant playspace is bursting with activity! Ideal for children under age 6. More...
Families & Children
Families with children ages 6 and up meet two animals up close and ride a caravan truck into our large field exhibits. Dates offered:
May 17, 24, and 31
June 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29
July 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27
August 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, and 31
September 6, 13, 20, and 27
More...
Families with children ages 4 and up can enjoy a cool camping experience filled with animal-related fun! Dates offered below:
June 19 and 26
July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31
August 7, 14, 21, and 28
More...
June 25–August 15 Our brand new summer camp program for grades 1–9 will be the best ever, with 1, 2, 3, or 5 days of fun! More...
July 21–25 Students entering grades 7 and 8 will solve a mystery at our research center that involves endangered species. More...
Daily Visit all the places on the Journey into
Africa tour, as well as other areas not on the tour, from an intimate
safari cart. More...
Daily Venture deeper into the Wild Animal Park experience on an electric cart to meet an animal up close and visit two cat bedroom areas. More...
Add a special experience to your visit with a private animal presentation for groups of up to 40 people. More...
Available daily A personal tour of the Park for your group includes behind-the-scenes areas. For adults and/or families with children. More...
Daily Journey into the Park's huge field exhibits in an open caravan truck, with a chance to feed giraffes and rhinos! More...
Saturdays and Sundays Witness the world's fastest land mammal do what it does best—run! For ages 8 and up. More...
Year-round Embark on an exciting overnight experience in one of the world's most fascinating natural settings! More...
Adults
Hear directly from researchers as they share their studies during this free series at the Beckman Research Center. Dates offered:
May 14, 21, and 28
More...
May 18 Focus on this camping opportunity for photo buffs to take pictures at the Park—without the crowds! More...
Join us on an exclusive tour of our state-of-the-art veterinary hospital, the finest facility of its kind. Available dates below:
May 31
June 7, 15, and 28
July 12, 13, and 26
More...
Perfect for seniors and mobility-challenged adults, listen to one of our animal experts during a special luncheon. Available dates below:
June 3 Okapis
October 7 Bonobos
November 4 Hoofed Stock
December 2 Hospital Keepers
More...
Our adults-only caravan tour puts the focus on love in the Animal Kingdom and include a special speaker. Dates offered:
June 14, 21, and 28
July 5, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27
August 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17
More...
Meet a carnivore up close and visit an off-exhibit cat area. Available dates below:
June 27
July 11
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Tour our research facility, then enjoy a cheese and wine-tasting reception during a presentation by a researcher. Available dates below:
July 5 Rhinos, with Dr. Ron Swaisgood
October 4 Polar Bears, with Megan Owen
More...
Daily Visit all the places on the Journey into Africa tour, as well as other areas not on the tour, from an intimate safari cart. More...
Daily Venture deeper into the Wild Animal Park experience on an electric cart to meet an animal up close and visit two cat bedroom areas. More...
Available daily A personal tour of the Park for your group includes behind-the-scenes areas. For adults and/or families with children. More...
Daily Journey into the Park's huge field exhibits in an open caravan truck, with a chance to feed giraffes and rhinos! More...
Saturdays and Sundays Witness the world's fastest land mammal do what it does best—run! For ages 8 and up. More...
Year-round Embark on an exciting overnight experience in one of the world's most fascinating natural settings! More...
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