2025 Event Calendar

This calendar shows events and programs available to the public at the Alaska Zoo, either through general admission or through advance online tickets. If you are viewing on a mobile device, gray boxes indicate days where events or programs are happening. Scroll below the calendar to view a list view.

Champions of the Wild

Celebrate 55 years of community and wildlife with us on June 18th, 2025 at our Annual Champions of the Wild event. This summer fundraising gala raises crucial funds to help us during our busy orphaned and injured wildlife season. Seating is limited. Buy your tickets today!

Upcoming Events and Programs:

May 2025

June 2025

July 2025

  • Sat. Jul. 12: Members-only Breakfast at the Zoo, 7:30-9am, no registration. Become a zoo member!

  • Thu. Jul. 17: Zoo Brew, 6-10pm, Zoo Grounds. Tickets TBD. 21+ event.

  • Sun. Jul. 20: Summer Family Fun Day by ConocoPhillips Alaska, 12-6pm, Zoo Grounds, general admission.

August 2025

  • Sat. Aug. 2: Clue at the Zoo, 5-10pm, Zoo Grounds, advance online tickets required. 21+ event.

  • Thu. Aug. 7: Members-only MemBEAR Night, 7-9pm, Zoo Bear Habitats, no registration. Become a zoo member!

  • Sun. Aug. 17: Summer Family Fun Day by ConocoPhillips Alaska, 12-6pm, Zoo Grounds, general admission.

September 2025

  • Sat. Sep. 13: Birds, Bees and Wine Adults Tour, 6:30-9:30pm, Zoo Grounds, advance online tickets required. 21+ event.

  • Sat. Sep. 27: Feline Frenzy Event, 12-4pm, Zoo Grounds, general admission.

  • Sun. Sep. 14: Members-only Morning at Seal and Otter, 8-9am, Seal and Otter Habitat, no registration. Become a zoo member!

October 2025

  • Fri. Oct. 3: Members-only Halloween Craft Night, 5-8pm, no registration. Become a zoo member!

  • Wed. Oct. 1: PFD Membership Drive (all day, details TBD).

  • Wed. Oct. 8: Wildlife Wednesdays Free Science Lecture Series, 7-8pm, Gateway Hall, no registration.

  • Sat. Oct. 25: Zoo Boo Trick-or-treat Event, 10am-7pm, Zoo Grounds, advance online tickets required.

November 2025

  • Wed. Nov. 12: Wildlife Wednesdays Free Science Lecture Series, 7-8pm, Gateway Hall, no registration.

  • Mon. Nov. 17: Members-only Zoosgiving, 4-6pm, no registration. Details TBD. Become a zoo member!

  • Fri. Nov. 28: Black Friday Promotions (TBD), opening night of Zoo Lights 5-8pm.

December 2025

  • Mon. Dec. 1: Annual CyberMonday Online Zoo Lights Ticket Sale, all day, online.

  • Tue. Dec. 2: Giving Tuesday Zoo-a-thon LIVE on Facebook, all day, details TBD.

  • Fri. Dec. 5: Ullr Fest, 6-9pm, Zoo Grounds, advance online tickets required. 21+ event.

  • Sun. Dec. 7: Artisan Bazaar, 12-6pm, Gateway Hall, no registration.

  • Wed. Dec. 10: Wildlife Wednesdays Free Science Lecture Series, 7-8pm, Gateway Hall, no registration.

  • Sun. Dec. 21: Christmas for the Animals plus free member Zoo Lights, 10am-8pm, no registration. Become a zoo member!