June 2022
World Wine Wednesday
Relax, sip, swirl, and savor at Racine Zoo's wine tasting event along the beautiful lakefront. Meet an animal ambassador and enjoy hors d'oeuvres while exploring unique wines from around the world! Guests will even get an exclusive Racine Zoo stemless wine glass souvenir. Must be 21 or older to attend. $30, $20 non-drinking admission
Find out more »Music At The Zoo Concert: Chicago Tribute Anthology
Invite your friends, grab your folding chairs, and get ready for a weekend of music at the Zoo! Take in the scenic Lake Michigan lakefront, grab a bite to eat from the numerous dining options on site, and enjoy some great tunes. A fun, outdoor event perfect for all ages. Time to tap your toes, sing along, and dance the night away to your favorite hits! Chicago Tribute Anthology is dedicated to performing the music of one of the most…
Find out more »Music At The Zoo Concert: Substitute: Tales From The Who
Invite your friends, grab your folding chairs, and get ready for a weekend of music at the Zoo! Take in the scenic Lake Michigan lakefront, grab a bite to eat from the numerous dining options on site, and enjoy some great tunes. A fun, outdoor event perfect for all ages. Time to tap your toes, sing along, and dance the night away to your favorite hits! With a look and sound that captures The Who at the height of their…
Find out more »Roar & Pour
Stay cool this summer by sampling ice cold beers at Racine Zoo’s beer tasting event along the beautiful lakefront. Meet an animal ambassador and savor hors d'oeuvres while exploring unique, specially selected craft beers from local breweries! June 22 features The Explorium Brewpub! Must be 21 or older to attend. Admission is $30 per person and $20 per person non-drinking.
Find out more »Slumber Safari: Bird Bonanza
Are you looking for a fun, outdoor family event? Look no further than the Racine Zoo’s Slumber Safari! The night begins with entering the Zoo just as it’s closing, setting up your tents while hearing the tiger’s nightly roars or the primates' end-of-day calling. Once you’re all set, it’s time to visit an animal for a behind-the-scenes encounter. Then, join your fellow campers at separate picnic tables to enjoy a pizza dinner, or bring your own food! Each camper will…
Find out more »July 2022
World Wine Wednesday
Relax, sip, swirl, and savor at Racine Zoo's wine tasting event along the beautiful lakefront. Meet an animal ambassador and enjoy hors d'oeuvres while exploring unique wines from around the world! Guests will even get an exclusive Racine Zoo stemless wine glass souvenir. Must be 21 or older to attend. $30, $20 non-drinking admission
Find out more »Margarita Fest
Cool off on a hot summer day the right way with a margarita in hand, listening to Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band along the beautiful lakefront. Sample the best margaritas Racine has to offer from each participating competitor and vote on your favorite. At the end of the fest, the Zoo will reveal the crowd favorite and winner for best presentation. Food and additional drinks will be available for purchase. $35, $30 non-drinking admission. Must be 21 or…
Find out more »Animal Crackers Jr. Concert Series: Chicago Honey Bear Dancers
Bring the little ones for a night of singing, dancing, and musical delight at Racine Zoo. Enjoy the beautiful lake view, get a bite to eat from numerous dining options on site, and explore other kid-friendly activities. With an inviting family atmosphere, this exciting concert is the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors this summer. The world-famous Chicago Honey Bear Dancers perform a SPECTACULAR high-energy Song & Dance Show featuring a superstar singer from American Idol and popular hits from…
Find out more »27th Annual Cigar Dinner
Sit back, relax, and indulge in a gourmet steak dinner and premium cigars along the beautiful lakefront. Event also includes hors d’oeuvres, an animal ambassador encounter, and live and silent auctions. Must RSVP by Monday, July 18. Tickets are $120 per person. Proceeds benefit the animals and programs of the Racine Zoo.
Find out more »Slumber Safari: Crazy Camouflage
Are you looking for a fun, outdoor family event? Look no further than the Racine Zoo’s Slumber Safari! The night begins with entering the Zoo just as it’s closing, setting up your tents while hearing the tiger’s nightly roars or the primates' end-of-day calling. Once you’re all set, it’s time to visit an animal for a behind-the-scenes encounter. Then, join your fellow campers at separate picnic tables to enjoy a pizza dinner, or bring your own food! Each camper will…
Find out more »Slumber Safari: Crazy Camouflage
Are you looking for a fun, outdoor family event? Look no further than the Racine Zoo’s Slumber Safari! The night begins with entering the Zoo just as it’s closing, setting up your tents while hearing the tiger’s nightly roars or the primates' end-of-day calling. Once you’re all set, it’s time to visit an animal for a behind-the-scenes encounter. Then, join your fellow campers at separate picnic tables to enjoy a pizza dinner, or bring your own food! Each camper will…
Find out more »Animal Crackers Concert Series: Marion Meadows
Invite your friends, grab your folding chairs, and enjoy the scenic view of Lake Michigan while listening to some truly amazing artists from across the U.S. and atop the charts. Grab a bite to eat on site and let the music take you away! Marion Meadows is a smooth jazz-styled soprano saxophonist and composer. After studying jazz at Rippowam High School in Stamford, CT with Anthony Truglia, Meadows attended Berklee College of Music. There he majored in arranging and composition.…
Find out more »August 2022
Roar & Pour
Stay cool this summer by sampling ice cold beers at Racine Zoo’s beer tasting event along the beautiful lakefront. Meet an animal ambassador and savor hors d'oeuvres while exploring unique, specially selected craft beers from local breweries! June 22 features 1 of Us Brewing Co.! Must be 21 or older to attend. Admission is $30 per person and $20 per person non-drinking.
Find out more »Animal Crackers Concert Series: Steely Dane
Invite your friends, grab your folding chairs, and enjoy the scenic view of Lake Michigan while listening to some truly amazing artists from across the U.S. and atop the charts. Grab a bite to eat on site and let the music take you away! Steely Dane is a 13-piece Steely Dan tribute band. Winner of the MAMA award for best cover band and Madison Magazine’s Best Cover Band, Steely Dane is dedicated to not only faithfully reproducing the Steely Dan…
Find out more »Animal Crackers Jr. Concert Series: Miss Jamie’s Farm with opening act Juggler Jason Kollum
Bring the little ones for a night of singing, dancing, and musical delight at Racine Zoo. Enjoy the beautiful lake view, get a bite to eat from numerous dining options on site, and explore other kid-friendly activities. With an inviting family atmosphere, this exciting concert is the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors this summer. Miss Jamie: Planting Seeds Through Song! Miss Jamie from the Farm takes young kids and their families on an imaginative musical adventure to her "farm,"…
Find out more »Slumber Safari: Animals of the Serengeti
Are you looking for a fun, outdoor family event? Look no further than the Racine Zoo’s Slumber Safari! The night begins with entering the Zoo just as it’s closing, setting up your tents while hearing the tiger’s nightly roars or the primates' end-of-day calling. Once you’re all set, it’s time to visit an animal for a behind-the-scenes encounter. Then, join your fellow campers at separate picnic tables to enjoy a pizza dinner, or bring your own food! Each camper will…
Find out more »World Wine Wednesday
Relax, sip, swirl, and savor at Racine Zoo's wine tasting event along the beautiful lakefront. Meet an animal ambassador and enjoy hors d'oeuvres while exploring unique wines from around the world! Guests will even get an exclusive Racine Zoo stemless wine glass souvenir. Must be 21 or older to attend. $30 general admission, $20 non-drinking admission. Proceeds benefit the animals and programs of the Racine Zoo.
Find out more »26th Annual Car, Truck, & Bike Show
All ages are welcome to join car, truck, and motorcycle enthusiasts for a fantastic show at Racine Zoo! Enjoy live music all day long. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Check out the Best of Show awards for vintage to modern vehicles! $5 per person, Member: Free, Child (2 and younger): Free. Proceeds benefit the animals and programs of the Racine Zoo.
Find out more »Animal Crackers Concert Series: Down To The Bone
Invite your friends, grab your folding chairs, and enjoy the scenic view of Lake Michigan while listening to some truly amazing artists from across the U.S. and atop the charts. Grab a bite to eat on site and let the music take you away! Down To The Bone has been making and performing their trademark jazz-funk grooves since 1995 with ten albums under their belts, top ten Billboard jazz chart positions over the years, continuous worldwide radio plays and a…
Find out more »Roar & Pour
Stay cool this summer by sampling ice cold beers at Racine Zoo’s beer tasting event along the beautiful lakefront. Meet an animal ambassador and savor hors d'oeuvres while exploring unique, specially selected craft beers from local breweries! Guests will even get an exclusive Racine Zoo beer glass souvenir. August 31 features Gathering Place Brewing! Must be 21 or older to attend. $30 general admission, $20 non-drinking admission. Proceeds benefit the animals and programs of the Racine Zoo.
Find out more »September 2022
Slumber Safari: Nighttime Natives
Are you looking for a fun, outdoor family event? Look no further than the Racine Zoo’s Slumber Safari! The night begins with entering the Zoo just as it’s closing, setting up your tents while hearing the tiger’s nightly roars or the primates' end-of-day calling. Once you’re all set, it’s time to visit an animal for a behind-the-scenes encounter. Then, join your fellow campers at separate picnic tables to enjoy a pizza dinner, or bring your own food! Each camper will…
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