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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 »

Salisbury Zoo 70th Anniversary Gala

We’re celebrating 70 years — and we want you to join us! Enjoy a catered dinner, silent and chance auctions, and live music during the Salisbury Zoo’s 70th Anniversary Gala, held outdoors at the Salisbury Zoo. By attending, you’re supporting the Salisbury Zoo and future growth as part of our Zoovolution campaign. Learn more and… Read more »

Fundraiser at Playa Bowls

Celebrate National Zoo Lovers’ Day with a fundraiser at Playa Bowls in Salisbury, located at 1012 S. Salisbury Blvd. The Zoo will receive 10% of sales that day.

Zoo Stampede 5K

Support the Salisbury Zoo by participating in the annual Zoo Stampede 5K, sponsored by Vernon Powell Shoes, on Saturday, May 3rd, at 9 a.m. The race kicks off from the Salisbury Zoo’s East Gate (across from the Elks Golf Club). The race will go through the Zoo and along the Salisbury City Park’s greenway. 100%… Read more »

Docent Training

Apply to become one of our Salisbury Zoo docents (volunteers). Selected docents will need to attend one of the training dates, which will be held in the Salisbury Zoo’s Education Center (near the East Gate – Elks Golf Course side). Learn more about becoming a docent and fill out the application here. Training dates (choose… Read more »

Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, Nov. 28, is Giving Tuesday! Make a donation to support the Salisbury Zoo at www.shoregivesmore.org/salisburyzoomd.

Drink Beer. Save Turtles.

Join the Chesapeake Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) for Drink Beer. Save Turtles. at Burnish Beer Co., located at 2305 Northwood Drive, Suite E, in Salisbury. This fundraiser will run from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 28 and benefit the Turtle Survival Alliance, which participates in awesome work around the globe to… Read more »

Steaks for Sustainability – Chesapeake AAZK Fundraiser

Support the Chesapeake AAZK, which includes our zookeepers and animal care team, at the Steaks for Sustainability fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse in Fruitland (107 E. Cedar Lane) on Thursday, May 4, from 5-9:30 p.m. If you show the flyer below, 10% of your order will go to Chesapeake AAZK and they will send it to… Read more »