Events

Home School Workshops

• Home School Workshops provide a fun, science themed, educational workshop.
• Geared for multilevel age groups including a discussion on the given topic, live animal presentations, when available, and a hands-on activity or game.
• All programs are 45 minutes long
• Workshops are $6 a child
• Held on the first Thursday of the month
  • 10 am for Elementary levels
  • 11 am for Middle School levels
• Held on the third Thursday of the month
  • 10 am for Elementary levels
  • 2 pm -4 pm High School educational program then interactive lab

  • Date	Time	Topic
    Elementary	All 10:00am
    Jan. 3		Mammal, Reptile or Bird?
    Jan. 17		Bird Conservation
    Feb. 7		Food Chains
    Feb. 21		Predator or Prey
    March 7		Conservation
    March 21		Wetlands
    April 4		It’s Not Easy Being Green
    April 18		Sounding Defensive
    May 2		Staying Cool in the Heat
    May 16		Animal Communication
    Middle School	All 11:00am
    Jan. 3		Classification
    Feb. 7		Adaptations
    March 7		Wetlands
    April 4		Earth Day Every Day
    May 2		Natural Selection
    High School	All 2:00 pm-4:00pm
    Jan. 17		What is Enrichment? & Creation Lab
    Feb. 21		Bird Enrichment & Creation Lab
    March 21		Mammal Enrichment & Creation Lab
    April 18		Enrichment with Exhibit Animals & Creation Lab
    May 16		Enrichment  Palooza

Become a Docent at the Salisbury Zoo

February 17       2pm-4pm    Docent Open House

February 27,  March 6, 13, 20, 27  6pm-8pm  Docent Training

Want to be a Zoo volunteer?
Then become a Docent! Zoo volunteers have an interest in wild animals, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. No experience is necessary-we will teach you everything you need to know.

What do Zoo Volunteers do?
Volunteers help with education programs such as guided tours, live animal presentations, and school programs. Volunteers serve as on-site experts for our guests. They share their knowledge of animals, nature, and conservation with visitors. Volunteers help out with the Zoo’s special events, such as Halloween Happening, Earth Day and Critter Christmas. They have the opportunity to help with the care and handling of the Education Program Animal Collection. These animals are used in education programs at the Zoo, in schools, and at community events. Volunteers must complete a pre-requisite number of hours and attend extra training to be involved. Call 443-944-0636 for more information and to register for the training.

Story Time

Preschool children and accompanying adults are invited to join Wildlife Interpreters for an animal story and related craft project. Tuesdays at 10:00 am, March through September. Each month we focus on a different topic and weekly focus on an animal within that topic. List of Monthly Topics

Zoo Brew

April 13, 2019 5PM

Purchase tickets here:  https://salisburyzoobrew.eventbrite.com

Zoo Stampede 5K  Run/Walk

2019 Stampede Form

April 27, 2019  9am

The Salisbury Zoo will host Zoo Stampede sponsored by Vernon Powell on Saturday, April 27 at 9am. The run/walk starts at the Zoo’s east gate and runs thru the City Park and its wooded trails. This race is catered to all runners and walkers and is fun for the whole family! After the race Vernon Powell and the Zoo will give away random prizes to race participants. Prizes will be given to the top finishers in every age category. A Free race tech shirt will be given to the first 150 participants. Age categories start at 12 and under and go up to 70 and above.

 Participants can pre-register for $20.00 at VP Shoes or at the Salisbury Zoo.  Participants may also register on the day of the race for $25.00 between 7:30 A.M and 8:30 A.M. at the Zoo’s East Gate (opposite Ben’s Red Swings). Salisbury Zoo Tech shirts will go out to the first 150 applicants, so register today! For more information, call Mary Seemann at 443-944-0357 or email mseemann@salisbury.md

Earth Day

April 27, 10am-4pm

The Salisbury Zoo will hold its annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The event is free to the public! The goal of this event is to promote environmental awareness and educate visitors on how they can be good stewards to the earth. The Zoo will host over 20 earth friendly organizations, including: Phillips Wharf Environmental, Marine Animal Rescue Program, UMES 4H & USDA, Lenape Manetu, Chesapeake AAZK Chapter, Lower Shore Herb Society, Coast Kids, Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, Wicomico County Health Dept., Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delmarva Discovery Center, Lower Shore Land Trust, City of Salisbury Water Treatment, City of Salisbury Recycling and more. Along with the exhibitors there will be other Earth Day activities during the event which include: zookeeper talks, recycled craft activities, face painting and animal meet and greets. Hand made craft items will also be available for purchase.  Craft Vendors can download the vendor form to register to attend. craft vendor form 2019

A Special Night for Special Needs Families

May 7   5pm-7pm

An after hours event, specifically for children and families with special needs. Salisbury University Psychology students will be presenting new sensory-inclusive materials created just for children with special needs in hopes of assisting families in enjoying an trip to the zoo.  Families will be able to attend animal presentations and are asked to explore around the zoo to help us test these new materials.  We want to ensure theses tools will be helpful to your family.

Register HERE!

Wild about Reading

May 9  5pm-7pm

Salisbury Zoo and Eastern Shore Literacy Association have partnered with a variety of community organizations to offer a FREE fun night at the Zoo.  Children will learn about zoo animals through a variety of literacy activities.  Our numerous partners will provide information on the various services they can provide the public and lots of great activities for the family.

*Activities will be offered for preschool (3-4 year olds), primary students (K-2nd), & intermediate students (3rd-5th).

*This is a great way to Avoid the Summer Reading Setback and get information on Summer Reading programs from local libraries.

*Learn about lots of great opportunities to explore literature through local community groups.

*Have the opportunity to connect with organizations that love reading and want to assist with providing educational opportunities for children.

*Have the opportunity to purchase dinner and dessert on site.

*All children must be accompanied by an adult

Registration required!  REGISTER HERE

Bunk With The Beasts

May 17-18  6pm-9am

You don’t have to travel across the world to take your family on an exotic vacation. Just join the Zoo with our Bunk with the Beasts Camping Adventure! This overnight adventure includes dinner, a guided tour, fun activities, animal encounters, a night hike thru the Zoo and a continental breakfast the next morning. Campers need to bring their own tents, sleeping bags and flashlights. Some tents will be available to rent, first come first serve. The campout is designed for families with children ages 4 and older.

The cost is $35 per person. Credit Cards are accepted. Space is limited. Call 443-944-0636 for reservations.

Members and Sponsors Zoo Picnic (Date has changed)

September 14th     5pm-7:30pm

Bunk With The Beasts

May 17-18  6pm-9am

You don’t have to travel across the world to take your family on an exotic vacation. Just join the Zoo with our Bunk with the Beasts Camping Adventure! This overnight adventure includes dinner, a guided tour, fun activities, animal encounters, a night hike thru the Zoo and a continental breakfast the next morning. Campers need to bring their own tents, sleeping bags and flashlights. Some tents will be available to rent, first come first serve. The campout is designed for families with children ages 4 and older.

The cost is $35 per person. Credit Cards are accepted. Space is limited. Call 443-944-0636 for reservations.

Members and Sponsors Zoo Picnic

June 1     5pm-7:30pm