Events at the Zoo

Lincoln Children's Zoo offers a variety of exciting and interactive events for the whole family!

Events get added throughout the year. Sign up for our email newsletter to make sure you never miss an event announcement. Sign up here. 


June

June 7, 14, 21, 28: Wild Wednesdays
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
| Presented by Wilderness Station Pediatric Dentistry
The Zoo opens at 10 a.m. and stays open late 'til 8 p.m. every Wednesday in June, July & August.

June 10: Brews at the Zoo
6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
| Presented by Nebraska Lottery
It's time for adults 21 and over to enjoy some delicious craft beers and amazing music at the Zoo! Listen to live music by the Mezcal Brothers while enjoying craft beer and cider from local breweries! Plus, a variety of food will be available for purchase during the event.

July

July 5, 12, 19, 26: Wild Wednesdays
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
| Presented by Wilderness Station Pediatric Dentistry
The Zoo opens at 10 a.m. and stays open late 'til 8 p.m. every Wednesday in June, July & August. \

July 16 - 22: National Zookeeper Week
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

We are celebrating National Zookeeper Week! All of the Zookeepers at the Zoo spend countless hours giving our animals the best care. Next time you see one of them, be sure to tell them thanks!

July 8: Brews at the Zoo
6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
| Presented by Nebraska Lottery
It's time for adults 21 and over to enjoy some delicious craft beers and amazing music at the Zoo! Listen to live music by Lemon Fresh Day while enjoying craft beer and cider from local breweries! Plus, a variety of food will be available for purchase during the event. 

July 22: Brews at the Zoo
6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
| Presented by Nebraska Lottery
It's time for adults 21 and over to enjoy some delicious craft beers and amazing music at the Zoo! Listen to live music by Rascal Martinez while enjoying craft beer and cider from local breweries! Plus, a variety of food will be available for purchase during the event.

August

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Wild Wednesdays
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
| Presented by Wilderness Station Pediatric Dentistry The Zoo opens at 10 a.m. and stays open late 'til 8 p.m. every Wednesday in June, July & August.

August 12: Brews at the Zoo
6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
| Presented by Nebraska Lottery
It's time for adults 21 and over to enjoy some delicious craft beers and amazing music at the Zoo! Listen to live music by AM/FM while enjoying craft beer and cider from local breweries! Plus, a variety of food will be available for purchase during the event.

August 26: Brews at the Zoo
6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
| Presented by Nebraska Lottery
It's time for adults 21 and over to enjoy some delicious craft beers and amazing music at the Zoo! Listen to live music by Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal while enjoying craft beer and cider from local breweries! Plus, a variety of food will be available for purchase during the event.

  • Visitors in 2021
    Visitors in 2021

    347,505

  • CAMPERS IN 2021
    CAMPERS IN 2021

    1,864

  • CREATURES CARED FOR
    CREATURES CARED FOR

    400