Wild Animal Park Events
Current Hours/Park At Dark (through 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.)
Winter Hours/Festival of Lights (December 13–23, 26–30):
9 a.m.–8 p.m. (grounds close at 9 p.m.)
Winter/Spring Hours (December 24 and 25, December 31–mid-June):
9 a.m.–4 p.m. (grounds close at 5 p.m.)
General (included with admission)
Through 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...
October 4 and 5 This year's theme is "Fall Into Bloom." We'll have displays, demonstrations, and activities for children. More...
December 13–23, 26–30 We illuminate the holiday season this December with our annual Festival of Lights. Details will follow soon.
Families & Children
Through 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...
Families with children ages 4 and up can enjoy a cool camping experience filled with animal-related fun! Dates offered:
July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31
August 7, 14, 21, and 28
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Families with children ages 6 and up meet two animals up close and ride a caravan truck into our large field exhibits. Dates offered:
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 8 and up can enjoy an African-themed sleepover. Dates offered:
July 9, 16, 23, and 30
August 6, 13, and 20
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July 21–25 Students entering grades 7 and 8 will solve a mystery at our research center that involves endangered species. More...
August 17 and 23 Teens do field projects and learn to teach the public about conservation. Attend one of these free orientations for info. More...
October 31 We have some silly fun planned for families with ghosts and ghouls ages 4 and up. More...
November 28 and 29 For families with children ages 4 and older, this sleepover includes a holiday dinner and special visit from Santa! More...
Families with children ages 8 and older can enjoy a special sleepover that includes private time on Snow Hill and a scavenger hunt! Dates offered:
December 13, 20, 26, and 27
January 2 and 3
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 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
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
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Our adults-only caravan tour puts the focus on love in the Animal Kingdom and include a special speaker. Dates offered:
July 5, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27
August 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17
More...
Hear directly from researchers as they share their studies during this free series at the Beckman Research Center. Schedule below:
July 9, 16, 23, and 28
More...
July 19 The Wild Animal Park and Stone Brewing Co. present an evening of gourmet food and brews! Sold out
Join us on an exclusive tour of our state-of-the-art veterinary hospital, the finest facility of its kind. Available dates below:
July 26
August 2, 10, and 30
September 6, 14, and 27
October 4, 12, and 25
November 1, 9, and 29
December 6 and 14
More...
July 27 This special sleepover for ages 18 and older includes a movie and popcorn! More...
September 7 and 14 Unique animal viewing opportunities are available during this sleepover designed for photo buffs. More...
Perfect for seniors and mobility-challenged adults, listen to one of our animal experts during a special luncheon. Available dates below:
October 7 Bonobos
November 4 Hoofed Animals
December 2 Hospital Keepers
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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