News Flash

Volunteer Call-Out!

Volunteers are needed to help with our annual Zoo Run Run event on July 16th.  Volunteers assist with monitoring the course at Columbian Park, and to cheer on our race participants.  Volunteer shift is 7:30am-10:30am.  Volunteer...

PENGUIN CAM!

Want to catch a behind-the-scenes view of our African penguin friends? Peek in on our penguin residents daily from 7:15am - 7:00pm! NOTE: You may not be able to see our penguins at all times since they like to freely roam all of their indoor hold...

Adults-only Zoo Camp!

Zoo Camp for Grown-Ups (No Kids Allowed!)

UPDATE: Second Session Added!

Thursday, July 7, 2022 - FULL

Thursday, August 4, 2022 - NEW SESSION OPENED!

$75/participant - ages 18+

This special 1 day camp experience is for adults ages 18+, and will let you enjoy so...

Zoo Run Run is BACK!

Registration is OPEN for the 20th Anniversary Zoo Run Run! We are excited to announce that this year’s 5k is BACK IN PERSON! The walk/run will be held at Columbian Park Zoo and is open to all ages!Registration is $35 per person and will...

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At CPZ, we take enrichment seriously - but it's a lot of fun too!  On a daily basis our animal care staff combines their background knowledge of animal behavior, a healthy dose of creativity, and the relationship they’ve built ...