Easter Jeep Hop at the Salisbury Zoo
April 13, 2025 – 1:00pm-4:00pm
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In Partnership with Delmarva Jeep Events the Salisbury Zoo invites you to Hop into spring with a NEW FREE fun-filled, family-friendly Easter event. The afternoon will consist of festive activities, exciting Jeep displays, and chances to win amazing prizes all while fundraising for a great cause! Event Highlights: Jeep Decorating Contest – Check out creative, Easter-themed Jeeps showcased inside the zoo and vote for your favorite! Show & Shine – Admire a lineup of stunning Jeeps as Jeep enthusiasts show off their rides. Easter Egg Fundraiser – Make a $5 donation to receive a prize-filled Easter egg, some of which will contain winning raffle tickets for even bigger prizes!
Jeep Registration Here
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Sensory-Friendly Hour at Earth Day
April 26, 2025 – 10:00am-11:00am
The sensory-friendly hour at Earth Day event is geared toward children and families with autism or other sensory sensitivities or disabilities. Families may enter the zoo an hour before the zoo opens to the public for the Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 26, from 10am-11am. Check out exhibitors and vendors in a calmer setting.
Students from the Salisbury University Psychology Department will host crafts and activities.
There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is requested: Register here
Earth Day
April 26th, 2025 – 11:00am-4:00pm
The Salisbury Zoo’s Earth Day celebration is a free event open to everyone. This celebration aims to promote a reverence for wildlife while also raising awareness about our environment.
The event will feature some of the Zoo’s ambassador animals and animal care talks at our animals’ habitats. Environmental exhibitors from the Lower Shore along with many unique vendors. Children can also learn about nature through discovery boxes and nature play.
Stay tuned for 2025 program schedule.
Interested in being a Vendor or Exhibitor? Exhibitor/Vendor Application
2025 Sponsors
Stage Sponsor:
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors: Delmarva Power and Lonza.
Zoo Stampede 5K Run/Walk
May 3rd, 2025 – 9:00am
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New Pricing Structure:
REGISTER HERE
The Salisbury Zoo’s annual Zoo Stampede 5K is set for 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. The course is primarily along a crushed-stone path.
This year’s event is themed for our Bison and a portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit their exhibit. Let your imagination run wild and dress in your favorite animal costume! Runners with the most creative costume will receive a prize from our generous sponsors.100% of proceeds go to the Salisbury Zoo.
- $25.00 – Adult
- $15.00 – Children 12 & Under
- $5.00 – Discount Zoo Members
*On-site registration will be available for $30 Adults & $20 for Children from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Participants will receive:
- A tech shirt (if registered by April 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.)
- Bagels, fruit and beverages after the race
- The chance to win door prizes
Prizes:
- Overall male and female winners
- Three age group winners in each category will receive medals
- Costume contest prize
Dogs and other pets are not allowed in the zoo and are not permitted in this event. Service animals are the only dogs permitted in the Zoo.
Share your photos with hashtag #ZooStampede25.