September 2024
OktoBEARfest
Happy OktoBEARfest! Prepare your taste buds for a German-themed night of beer tasting from your very own souvenir sampling glass. Dive into a great food selection and visit with an animal ambassador. Bring your friends and enjoy a night at the Zoo! Beer tasting Meet an animal ambassador Enjoy hors d'oeuvres Get a free sampling glass
Find out more »October 2024
Old Fashioned Cocktail Night
Join the Racine Zoo in celebrating Wisconsin’s classic cocktail. Sample old fashioned cocktails from competitors while listening to live music. There will be a crowd favorite vote along with our panel of judges to reveal the winners at the end of the fest! Food is included with admission! Additional drinks will be available for purchase.
Find out more »Jack-O’-Lantern Nights
See the Racine Zoo in a whole new light! Walk through the decorated pathways throughout the zoo and see over 1,000 hand crafted jack-o'-lanterns, light displays, and so much more light up the night! Date: September 26th-November 3rd, every Thursday-Sunday Time: 6 PM-10 PM Cost: $10 per person, 2 and younger is free
Find out more »Jack-O’-Lantern Nights
See the Racine Zoo in a whole new light! Walk through the decorated pathways throughout the zoo and see over 1,000 hand crafted jack-o'-lanterns, light displays, and so much more light up the night! Date: September 26th-November 3rd, every Thursday-Sunday Time: 6 PM-10 PM Cost: $10 per person, 2 and younger is free
Find out more »Jack-O’-Lantern Nights
See the Racine Zoo in a whole new light! Walk through the decorated pathways throughout the zoo and see over 1,000 hand crafted jack-o'-lanterns, light displays, and so much more light up the night! Date: September 26th-November 3rd, every Thursday-Sunday Time: 6 PM-10 PM Cost: $10 per person, 2 and younger is free
Find out more »Jack-O’-Lantern Nights
See the Racine Zoo in a whole new light! Walk through the decorated pathways throughout the zoo and see over 1,000 hand crafted jack-o'-lanterns, light displays, and so much more light up the night! Date: September 26th-November 3rd, every Thursday-Sunday Time: 6 PM-10 PM Cost: $10 per person, 2 and younger is free
Find out more »Jack-O’-Lantern Nights
See the Racine Zoo in a whole new light! Walk through the decorated pathways throughout the zoo and see over 1,000 hand crafted jack-o'-lanterns, light displays, and so much more light up the night! Date: September 26th-November 3rd, every Thursday-Sunday Time: 6 PM-10 PM Cost: $10 per person, 2 and younger is free
Find out more »Jack-O’-Lantern Nights
See the Racine Zoo in a whole new light! Walk through the decorated pathways throughout the zoo and see over 1,000 hand crafted jack-o'-lanterns, light displays, and so much more light up the night! Date: September 26th-November 3rd, every Thursday-Sunday Time: 6 PM-10 PM Cost: $10 per person, 2 and younger is free
Find out more »Hallowine
Happy Hallowine! Prepare your taste buds for a Halloween-themed night of wine tasting from your very own souvenir sampling glass. Dive into hors d'oeuvres and visit with an animal ambassador. You may want to bring a friend or two...who knows what spooky creatures are lurking about! Sample spooky wines Meet an animal ambassador Enjoy hors d'oeuvres Get a free sampling glass Date: Friday, October 25th Time: 6 PM-9 PM Cost: $40 per person drinking, $30 per person non-drinking
Find out more »Boo at the Zoo
Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Enjoy safe, outdoor trick-or-treating all day with the animals at the Zoo! On this Halloween-themed, fun-filled day you can enjoy: - Trick-or-Treat "Knock-Knock" Doors - Spooky cookie decorating - Halloween craft - Pumpkin decorating - Find and meet our special creepy, crawly animal ambassadors - Bounce houses - Food and drinks available for purchase and more haunted surprises!
Find out more »Boo at the Zoo
Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Enjoy safe, outdoor trick-or-treating all day with the animals at the Zoo! On this Halloween-themed, fun-filled day you can enjoy: Trick-or-Treat "Knock-Knock" Doors Spooky cookie decorating Halloween craft Pumpkin decorating Find and meet our special creepy, crawly animal ambassadors Bounce houses Food and drinks available for purchase and more haunted surprises! Date: Saturday, October 26th Time: 10 AM-4 PM Cost: Included with regular Zoo Admission
Find out more »Jack-O’-Lantern Nights
See the Racine Zoo in a whole new light! Walk through the decorated pathways throughout the zoo and see over 1,000 hand crafted jack-o'-lanterns, light displays, and so much more light up the night! Date: September 26th-November 3rd, every Thursday-Sunday Time: 6 PM-10 PM Cost: $10 per person, 2 and younger is free
Find out more »Jack-O’-Lantern Nights
See the Racine Zoo in a whole new light! Walk through the decorated pathways throughout the zoo and see over 1,000 hand crafted jack-o'-lanterns, light displays, and so much more light up the night! Date: September 26th-November 3rd, every Thursday-Sunday Time: 6 PM-10 PM Cost: $10 per person, 2 and younger is free
Find out more »Jack-O’-Lantern Nights
See the Racine Zoo in a whole new light! Walk through the decorated pathways throughout the zoo and see over 1,000 hand crafted jack-o'-lanterns, light displays, and so much more light up the night! Date: September 26th-November 3rd, every Thursday-Sunday Time: 6 PM-10 PM Cost: $10 per person, 2 and younger is free
Find out more »November 2024
Jack-O’-Lantern Nights
See the Racine Zoo in a whole new light! Walk through the decorated pathways throughout the zoo and see over 1,000 hand crafted jack-o'-lanterns, light displays, and so much more light up the night! Date: September 26th-November 3rd, every Thursday-Sunday Time: 6 PM-10 PM Cost: $10 per person, 2 and younger is free
Find out more »Jack-O’-Lantern Nights
See the Racine Zoo in a whole new light! Walk through the decorated pathways throughout the zoo and see over 1,000 hand crafted jack-o'-lanterns, light displays, and so much more light up the night! Date: September 26th-November 3rd, every Thursday-Sunday Time: 6 PM-10 PM Cost: $10 per person, 2 and younger is free
Find out more »Jack-O’-Lantern Nights
See the Racine Zoo in a whole new light! Walk through the decorated pathways throughout the zoo and see over 1,000 hand crafted jack-o'-lanterns, light displays, and so much more light up the night! Date: September 26th-November 3rd, every Thursday-Sunday Time: 6 PM-10 PM Cost: $10 per person, 2 and younger is free
Find out more »December 2024
Brunch with Santa
What better way to celebrate the holiday season than a brunch with Santa! Join us for a family-friendly, holiday treat! This fun-filled event will include: · Delicious brunch · Festive crafts · Meet animal ambassadors · Letters to Santa (we will have a template for kids to fill out) · A commemorative photo with Santa himself! · Plus! General admission to the Zoo Event Info: Date: Saturday, December 7th Time: First seating - 9 AM-10:30 AM, Second seating - 11:30…
Find out more »Brunch with Santa
What better way to celebrate the holiday season than a brunch with Santa! Join us for a family-friendly, holiday treat! This fun-filled event will include: · Delicious brunch · Festive crafts · Meet animal ambassadors · Letters to Santa (we will have a template for kids to fill out) · A commemorative photo with Santa himself! · Plus! General admission to the Zoo Event Info: Date: Saturday, December 7th Time: First seating – 9 AM-10:30 AM, Second seating – 11:30 AM-1 PM Cost: $35 – Adult Member,…
Find out more »Holly Jolly Jingle & Mingle
Delight in the magic of the holiday season by indulging in a beverage of your choice at the Zoo! Taste a variety of margaritas, old fashioned cocktails, wine, beer, bourbon, and beyond with unlimited samples! Plus, enjoy delectable hors d'oeuvres while you get into the holiday spirit! Event Info Date: Thursday, December 19th Time: 6 PM-9 PM Cost: $40 per drinking person, $30 per non-drinking person
Find out more »February 2025
Animal Amore
Love is in the air! Show your love in a unique way this year. Treat your sweetheart to a romantic evening at the Zoo! Indulge in: Refreshing champagne Open bar Delicious appetizers Exceptional catered dinner Special presentation on Wild Animal Love and how it compares to our own lives (think Dr. Ruth meets Racine Zoo) Raffle baskets
Find out more »March 2025
Call Me Old Fashioned
Call us old fashioned, but we can't help but love Wisconsin's classic cocktail! Step in from the cold and warm up by sampling a variety of unique old fashioned drinks, enjoy hors d'oeuvres, meet an ambassador animal, and more! Bring your friends or your date for this fun night at the Zoo.
Find out more »April 2025
Wild for Wine
Join us for our fundraising event for the care of our eastern black rhinos, Timu and Kianga, and the conservation of their wild counterparts! This fun event includes: An exquisite wine selection Delectable five-course catered dinner Ambassador animal encounter Presentation all about rhinos by one of our Animal Care Specialists Silent auction
Find out more »Eggstravaganza
Gather the little ones and enjoy an Easter-themed day to put a little "spring" in your step! Be sure to bring your own basket for our candy hunt! This hoppin' event will feature: A hunt for Cluck-Cluck doors throughout the Zoo to collect candy Trunk Hunt ("Easter Style" of Trunk-or-Treat) $5 Photos with the Easter Bunny Cookie decorating to go Egg decorating to go Egg-cellent crafts Creature Features $2 Zoo Choo rides and more!
Find out more »May 2025
Mother’s Day Brunch
Let's celebrate moms! Join us for a special Mother's Day brunch to spend some quality time with mom and all of your favorite animals at the zoo! This fun event will include: Delicious catered brunch buffet Coffee, juice, water, soda and unlimited “MOM…mosas” and bloody marys (for the adults) Fun giraffe presentation sponsored by North Shore Bank Lovely flower for mom Commemorative photo Crafts for kids to create for mom
Find out more »Bloody Mary Fest
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 bloody mary from each participating competitor Vote for the best…
Find out more »June 2025
World Roar Wine Pour
Relax and unwind at our beer and wine tasting mash-up! Discover unique varieties from around the world in your very own Zoo souvenir glass. Meet an animal ambassador and savor hors d'oeuvres at this unique summer event! Tickets include: Unlimited sampling of beer & wine Hors d'oeuvres Animal ambassador encounter An exclusive souvenir Zoo glass
Find out more »Music at the Zoo
Back by popular demand: Chicago Tribute Anthology Invite your friends, grab your folding chairs, and get ready for a night of music at the Zoo! Take in the scenic Lake Michigan lakefront, grab a bite to eat, 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!
Find out more »Chronicles at the Zoo
The Racine Zoo's Chronicles at the Zoo event is presented by Bourbon Chronicles. This will be the Zoo's first year for this event. Included in Chronicles at the Zoo will be a delicious catered meal, a silent and live auction, bourbon tasting, an ambassador animal encounter, and so much more.
Find out more »July 2025
Animal Crackers – Davina and the Vagabonds
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 for our 38th annual Animal Crackers Concert Series.
Find out more »World Roar Wine Pour
Relax and unwind at our beer and wine tasting mash-up! Discover unique varieties from around the world in your very own Zoo souvenir glass. Meet an animal ambassador and savor hors d'oeuvres at this unique summer event! Tickets include: Unlimited sampling of beer & wine Hors d'oeuvres Animal ambassador encounter An exclusive souvenir Zoo glass
Find out more »Animal Crackers – Vincent Ingala
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 for our 38th annual Animal Crackers Concert Series.
Find out more »Christmas in July
Who says it has to be cold to celebrate Christmas?! Bring all your friends and family for a festive and fun-filled day at the Zoo as we celebrate Christmas in July! With Santa on vacation from the North Pole, the Grinch visiting, and so many others making a stop at the Zoo, it is nothing short of a Christmas miracle! We will see you at the Zoo for a jolly good time! Bring the family for a fun-filled day at…
Find out more »August 2025
Animal Crackers – The Flat Cats
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 for our 38th annual Animal Crackers Concert Series.
Find out more »Whiskers and Whiskey
Indulge in 5 unique bourbons cleverly paired with a delightful 5-course dinner along the scenic lakefront while enjoying a presentation about our whiskered friends! Tickets include: Hors d'oeuvres Delightful 5-course dinner Bourbon sampling Silent auction Presentation on our whiskered friends
Find out more »Whiskers and Whiskey
Indulge in 5 unique bourbons cleverly paired with a delightful 5-course dinner along the scenic lakefront while enjoying a presentation about our whiskered friends! Tickets include: Hors d'oeuvres Delightful 5-course dinner Bourbon sampling Silent auction Presentation on our whiskered friends
Find out more »Car, Truck, & Bike Show
All ages are welcome to join car, truck, and motorcycle enthusiasts for a fantastic show of over 250 vehicles at Racine Zoo! We'll be awarding over 75 trophies including Best of Show awards. There will be food and beverages available for purchase (please DO NOT bring your own liquor on property). Stroll around some amazing vehicles while listening to tunes and enjoying the beautiful lakefront. Event is held rain or shine.
Find out more »World Roar Wine Pour
Relax and unwind at our beer and wine tasting mash-up! Discover unique varieties from around the world in your very own Zoo souvenir glass. Meet an animal ambassador and savor hors d'oeuvres at this unique summer event! Tickets include: Unlimited sampling of beer & wine Hors d'oeuvres Animal ambassador encounter An exclusive souvenir Zoo glass
Find out more »September 2025
Zoo Debut
Join us for Racine’s premier black-tie event, Zoo Debut, a themed charity fundraising gala. Indulge in an open bar, gourmet dinner, live entertainment, live and silent auctions, and more. This dazzling event will be a night to remember! Funds raised will benefit essential veterinary and daily animal care, education programs, conservation efforts, and so much more. Your support is the key to our continued success of providing positive wildlife experiences for guests of all ages.
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