Dive into the prehistoric past at National American Paddlefish Day! Join us on March 21 from 9am to 2pm to celebrate North America's oldest surviving animal species—a "living fossil" that existed 50 million years before dinosaurs. We will have games, crafts, and a special keeper chat all about paddlefish. Free with admission!
Sensory Sunday When: Last Sunday of every monthTime: Zoo opens early at 10:00 a.m. for Sensory SundayWhere: Cameron Park Zoo Join us for Sensory Sunday, designed for guests who prefer a calmer zoo experience. During this time, the Zoo opens one hour early to offer: Smaller crowds Reduced noise and stimuli A more relaxed environment […]
Waddle on over for a day of feathered fun as we celebrate African Penguin Day! Join us on the April 4th from 9am-2pm to honor Africa's only penguin species! We will have crafts, games, and biofacts out to learn more about our flightless friends. Free with admission!
April 10th, 2026 from 6:00pm-10:00pm. 18+ event. Get ready to swing into action for wildlife! “Tee Off Fore Conservation” is a one-of-a-kind evening mini-golf experience set against the wild and wonderful backdrop of Cameron Park Zoo. With 18 mini-golf holes placed throughout the zoo and up to 45 teams of four, guests will enjoy an […]
Join us for Party for the Planet April 18th 9am-2pm In the Zoo and Aquarium world we call our Earth Day event Party for the Planet. This year for Earth Day we would like to showcase our community and all that is done to support green practices and awareness. We will also have crafts and […]
Join the Cameron Park Zoo staff for a park clean up! April 25th from 8:00am to 11:00am. The zoo has adopted the Mouth of the Bosque in Cameron Park and are dedicated to cleaning up the area to keep our zoo name sake park clean! We will meet in the parking lot of the Mouth […]
Roar into action this Endangered Species Day as we celebrate the iconic big cat: the Sumatran tiger! Join us on Saturday May 16th from 9am to 2pm to learn how we can protect these majestic apex predators from extinction. Tiger Keeper Chat: 10:30am & 1:30pm Free with Admission!
Make a splash this World Ocean Day on June 6th from 9am-2pm as we celebrate the blue heart of our planet! Join us for a day of deep-sea discovery and learn how we can protect the mysterious world that covers over 70% of the Earth's surface. Event includes crafts, games, and a special keeper chat in our Saltwater […]
Stand tall and reach for the sky this World Giraffe Day! Join us on June 20th from 9am to 2pm for the world’s tallest animal—to celebrate these majestic "sentinels of the savannah." Keeper chat: 10:30am & 1:30pm Free with admission!
Join the Cameron Park Zoo staff for a park clean up! June 27th from 8:00am to 11:00am. The zoo has adopted the Mouth of the Bosque in Cameron Park and are dedicated to cleaning up the area to keep our zoo name sake park clean! We will meet in the parking lot of the Mouth […]
Get ready to slither, crawl, and climb into a world of scales on World Reptile Day! Join us July 25th from 9am to 2pm as we celebrate the incredible diversity of cold-blooded animals, from the smallest geckos to the mightiest crocodilians. Event will include crafts, games, biofacts, and reptilian visits from our animal ambassadors! Free […]
Get ready to "bask" in the spotlight this World Iguana Day! Join us on August 15th from 9am to 2pm as we celebrate these modern-day dragons and learn why they are some of the most fascinating animals on the planet. Event will include crafts, games, and biofacts. Free with admission!
