October 19–21

The Zoo transforms for three nights of safe, traffic-free trick-or-treating, including a Trick-or-Treat Trail, Creepy Crawly encounters, Conservation-themed Activities, Spooky Storytelling, and more. It’s the most popular family Halloween festival in the tri-counties area!

January 12

IMPROVology is a live, family-friendly mashup of science and comedy. Mix comedians with animal experts, add cool stories about fascinating critters, and everyone ends up happy as clams. It’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?” meets a “TED Talk,” where world-class comedians pros go ape and monkey around, but no one gets thrown to the lions. We hope. The winner is up to local celebrity judges and the audience! Food and drinks available for purchase.