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Zoothing Lights – A Sensory Friendly Experience

Join us for some Holiday fun for our guests with different abilities to enjoy the zoo without the crowds, loud music and flashing lights! This event will benefit children that would do better in a smaller-scale, calmer event setting. The Zoo has partnered with the Psychology Department at Salisbury University to host this event. A… Read more »

Zoo Year’s Eve

Join us for this Brand-new event to ring in the New Year at the Salisbury Zoo. This free event is for children & families to enjoy an early ball drop at the zoo while raising money for a cause. Donations are being accepted to raise money for our new sloth building. With each donation of… Read more »

Wild Vibes Festival

Saturday, Nov. 9, 1-5 p.m. Vibe with us for a wild afternoon at the new Wild Vibes Festival, happening Saturday, Nov. 9, from 1-5 p.m. Enjoy music on two stages, craft beer and wine, animal-themed games, craft vendors, food vendors, and of course, the animals. 21+ only. Click here to learn more about the event,… Read more »

SOLD OUT: Sobo’s Women Gone Wild Fundraiser

SOLD OUT: Mark your calendars for a fun night at Sobo’s Wine Beerstro at 1015 Eastern Shore Drive in Salisbury. This women’s event will offer a fun Women Gone Wild menu, and a portion of each seat sold will benefit the Salisbury Zoo.

Sensory-Friendly Family Night

The sensory-friendly family night event at the Salisbury Zoo, geared toward children with autism or other sensory sensitivities or disabilities, is set for Wednesday, August 28, from 5-6 p.m. Families will enjoy Creature Conversations with Animal Care Staff, Animal Presentation(s) and Fun Activities. There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested. Register here

Story Time

Story Time

Join the Salisbury Zoo for story times, set for the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, beginning April 23. Story times begin at 10 a.m. and are free to attend. Programming is geared towards kids ages 2-5. The format will include a read-aloud story and education with an animal presentation and biofacts. Meet at… Read more »

Zoovies Night

Zoovies

Saturday, Aug. 24, gates open at 6 p.m. Enjoy a movie on the big screen at the Salisbury Zoo during Zoovies Night. This event will celebrate International Owl Awareness Day. Admission is free for members; otherwise, admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Get a free popcorn if you bring school supplies for… Read more »

Zoo Teen Camp

Monday-Friday, Aug. 5-9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Go behind the scenes to learn what working in a zoo is all about. Assist animal care staff in exhibits and find out what enrichment is and how it is used. Learn about conservation and exhibit design. This camp takes place inside and outside. Campers must wear closed-toed shoes… Read more »

Breakfast with Bears

Saturday, July 20, 8-10 a.m. Join us for Breakfast with Bears, a VIP experience that takes families inside the Zoo before it opens to the public for a special breakfast with the Andean bears to celebrate Andean Bear Day. The light breakfast menu may include a mixed fruit salad, an assortment of breakfast pastries, waffles,… Read more »