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. 
*Event schedule is subject to change due to COVID-19.


November & December

November 25 - December 30: Zoo Lights Powered by LES
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Get in the holiday spirit with Zoo Lights Powered by LES! The Zoo will be transformed into one of the largest lights displays in the midwest. This experience will include a 40 ft. Christmas tree, over 30 lit animal silhouettes, holiday train rides, a tree canopy light walk, a 60 foot light tunnel and more!

  • Visitors in 2021
    Visitors in 2021

    347,505

  • CAMPERS IN 2021
    CAMPERS IN 2021

    1,864

  • CREATURES CARED FOR
    CREATURES CARED FOR

    400