SAVE THE DATE: Boo at the Zoo 2019

This "hauntingly-friendly" event is perfect for your pre-school and elementary school-aged children. The event features a nightly kid’s costume contest, cockroach painting, and the Enchanted Train Ride. Our night of delights also inclu...

Fall Hours Begin August 12th

Fall hours begin August 12th! The Zoo will be open daily 10:00am-4:30pm through October 12th when we will close for the season. The seasonal Butterfly Garden Party walk-through exhibit will be open daily through Labor Day weekend. The Wild Tykes kiddie ri...

Imagination Station Joint Memberships now available!

We've joined forces with Imagination Station (Lafayette's Science Center for Families) to offer special joint memberships. Two great attractions, one great price!

Visit the Memberships Page for more information about this great deal.  For just $13...

Wildlife Workshops - classes for kids ages 8-11

Get ready for some hands-on, brains-on fun!  Kids will explore wildlife and nature topics through a variety of engaging activities, including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) explorations, model-making, behind-the-scenes excursions, ...

Critter Classes - classes for kids ages 5-7

Nothing brings out the natural curiosity of a child the way animals do!  With Critter Classes your child will have the opportunity to learn about wildlife, up-close and hands-on.  Each class focuses on a different animal group.  ...

Zoo Sprouts - classes for kids ages 3-4

Developed specifically with early childhood learning foundations in mind, this hour long class gives little learners a chance to explore nature and animals in a safe, nurturing environment.  Get to know nature through play experiences, art, songs...

Two at the Zoo

With Two at the Zoo, young children can learn with their favorite play partner - you!  Classes are drop-in, and include on-your-own exploratory play time featuring educational stations with zoo artifacts (like feathers, shells, puppets and replic...

Go Wild! Birthday Parties

Make your child's birthday a WILD one!  Designed for children ages 3- 12, a Go Wild! Birthday Party is a great way to make your child’s birthday extra special.  Leave the entertainment to us - we’ll make it a day your child will...