May 2024
Mothers Day Brunch
This fun event will include: Delicious catered brunch buffet Fun giraffe encounter sponsored by North Shore Bank Lovely flower for mom Commemorative photo Crafts for kids to create for mom PLUS! General Admission to the Zoo! Tickets: Adult Member: $35 Adult Non-Member: $45 Child Member: $25 Child Non-Member: $35 Children 2 years and younger: FREE Space is limited so grab your tickets today! Please Note: Pre-registration required! Tickets not available at the door. ALL PURCHASES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. There are no…
Find out more »Bloody Mary Fest
Please Note: Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 11AM – 2PM Join the Racine Zoo in celebrating your Saturday the right way with a bloody mary in hand, and with entertainment along the beautiful lakefront! Sample the best bloody marys Racine has to offer with all the fixins. In true Wisconsin style, that includes beer chasers. There will be a crowd favorite vote along with our panel of judges to reveal the winners at the end of the fest! Sample a…
Find out more »June 2024
A Round for Rhinos
Monday, June 17, 2024 | Shotgun start at 2PM Join us for the Racine Zoo's 5th annual 9-hole charity golf outing at Meadowbrook Country Club in Mt. Pleasant, WI. Proceeds benefit daily needs and vital veterinary care of the animals at the Racine Zoo. Includes: Animal ambassador encounter 9 holes of golf Complimentary cart Interactive games on the course Delicious dinner 50/50 raffle Giveaway raffle 2 cigars per guest Cash bar will be available. Meadowbrook Country Club 2149 N Green…
Find out more »Breakfast with the Giraffes
Saturday, June 29, 2024 | 9AM – 10:30AM Saturday, July 27, 2024 | 9AM – 10:30AM Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 9AM – 10:30AM Start your morning off right with a fresh, delicious breakfast along the lakefront and a visit with Mac and Jabari the Masai giraffes! This fun event includes a breakfast buffet, same-day Zoo admission, giraffe presentation, and giraffe encounter. Breakfast Buffet: Menu to come! Tickets: Adult Member: $30 Adult Non-member: $40 Child Member: $20 Child Non-member: $30…
Find out more »July 2024
David Clark’s All about Billy Joel
David Clark's All About Joel Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | Doors Open: 5:30PM, Show Starts: 7PM David Clark’s “ALL ABOUT JOEL” is a musical tribute conceived and presented with a tremendous amount of detail by Long Island veteran singer/piano player David Clark. He continues to gain attention and popularity across the country with stunningly accurate piano playing, lead vocals, and an eerily similar stage look to the Piano Man himself while engaging the audience with wit and humor. Having been…
Find out more »Cigar Dinner 29th Annual At Racine Zoo
Thursday, July 18, 2024 | 5PM – 10PM Sit back, relax, and indulge in a gourmet dinner and premium cigars along the beautiful lakefront while supporting Racine Zoo! Tickets include: Hors d'oeuvres Animal ambassador encounter Gourmet dinner Pack of premium cigars Live and silent auctions Tickets: $125 per person MUST RSVP by Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4PM or before sold out Please Note: Pre-registration required! Tickets not available at the door. ALL PURCHASES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Must be 21 years…
Find out more »Animal Crackers Concert Series Rick Braun
Rick Braun Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Doors Open: 5:30PM, Show Starts: 7PM Rick Braun has enjoyed a career longevity that is rare in this business. He has crafted his own distinctive sound and become a staple on contemporary jazz radio. He has produced No. 1 hits for David Benoit, Marc Antoine, and former Rod Stewart band sidekick, Jeff Golub. Braun achieved collaborative success on massive hits with Boney James, as a member of RnR with saxophonist Richard Elliot, and…
Find out more »August 2024
Animal Crackers Concert Series The Jimmys
The Jimmys Wednesday, August 7, 2024 | Doors Open: 5:30PM, Show Starts: 7PM The Jimmys is an award-winning festival favorite bringing people together from coast to coast, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean for over fourteen years! The Jimmys feature band leader Jimmy Voegeli phenomenal Hammond B-3 keyboardist, singer and songwriter; an experienced killer rhythm section steeped in blues with Perry Weber on guitar, Chris Sandoval on drums and John Wartenwieler on bass and the icing on the cake is the…
Find out more »Breakfast with the Giraffes
Saturday, June 29, 2024 | 9AM – 10:30AM Saturday, July 27, 2024 | 9AM – 10:30AM Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 9AM – 10:30AM Start your morning off right with a fresh, delicious breakfast along the lakefront and a visit with Mac and Jabari the Masai giraffes! This fun event includes a breakfast buffet, same-day Zoo admission, giraffe presentation, and giraffe encounter. Breakfast Buffet: Menu to come! Tickets: Adult Member: $30 Adult Non-member: $40 Child Member: $20 Child Non-member: $30…
Find out more »Animal Crackers Concert Serie Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience
Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | Doors Open: 5:30PM, Show Starts: 7PM Grammy-winner Terrance Simien takes his audiences on a multicultural tour of the world inspired by the many countries he’s visited on tour which have informed his musical language. He creates a hypnotic blend of New Orleans funk-reggae-flavored-world-blues-American zydeco roots music that beckons you to your feet and into the groove. Leading his Zydeco Experience band, Simien has become one of the most respected…
Find out more »November 2024
Leftover 5K
Need a little boost to rid your body of all that turkey, stuffing, wine, and pumpkin pie you devoured on Thanksgiving? It's the perfect way to burn off all those extra calories and get a little exercise. And the best part? You'll get to take home some leftover swag from our other races! That's right, we're cleaning out our extra inventory and offering it to you at a SWAG BUFFET! So come on down and fill your goodie bags with…
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