Events
Red White and Zoo - Saturday May 18th
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park is joining forces with Fox 10's Care Force Red White and Zoo along with Fox 10's Troy Hayden as we say thank you to our military community.
The first 1,000 active members of the military plus three guests who present a valid ID at the entrance on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18th, will enjoy FREE Admission and FREE rides all day as a show of our appreciation for your service.
Ice Cream Social
June 1st from 4:00-8:00 pm
Admission
Adults - $20 - Child (age 3-12) - $10 - $2 rides !
Make your visit to the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park even sweeter by attending our Ice Cream Social! Enjoy a tasty treat! Proceeds from the 2024 Ice Cream Social will benefit several 501c3 animal/conservation-based organizations and allow zookeepers and aquarist to continue their professional development through grants that allow them to attend conferences and other types of continuing education.
*rides and silent auction are cash only.
2024 Sanderson Ford Giraffe Jam Family Fun Run
Saturday November 2, 2024
Giraffe Jam will be an “almost a 5K” run/walk through the zoo on Saturday November 2nd 2024; and will be Emceed by Troy Hayden of 12 News.
100% of the proceeds will be donated to Save Giraffes Now, whose mission is to save giraffes from extinction so they can live freely and safely in the woodlands and savannas of their native Africa.
All race participants will receive a finisher medal, along with half off zoo admission and half off all rides the day of the race.
Price:
Adults (age 13+) $35
Child (age 3-12) $25
Spooktacular
Saturday October 26th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for a spooky good time at the Wildlife World Zoo Spooktacular After Dark event! Trick-or-Treat in the aquarium buildings, join us for a spooky sea lion show at 7:30 pm followed by a costume contest for kids and adults at 8:00 pm. Show us your dance moves on the Monster Mash Dance Floor! Get a kiss from a sea lion in the sea lion kissing booth!
There will also be face painting, Ostrich egg painting and pumpkin painting (while supplies last - ostrich egg $10/pumpkin $5/ sea lion kisses $20 for 2 people)
Tickets are $25 for adults/$15 for kids age 3-12
kids 2 & under are free
This is a separately ticketed event and is valid only on:
Saturday October 26th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
**Daytime zoo admission is not included in the ticket price of this event.
There are NO REFUNDS
***Tickets are limited! Get your tickets online to be guaranteed admission to the event!
Veterans Day at the Zoo
All Veterans that show ID at the gate will get in for FREE on Veterans Day, Monday November 11th. Any family members visiting with a Veteran can get into the zoo for $6.00 off the cost of admission.
There will be 2 special patriotic Sea Lion shows at 11:30 & 1:30 in Shipwreck Cove.
Thank you for your service!
Red and Blue at the Zoo
December 7th, 2024
Wildlife World Zoo & KTAR’s Mike Broomhead are partnering to bring back the police and fire first responder appreciation day “Red & Blue at the Zoo” on December 7th. The first 1,000 police & fire first responders (plus 3 guests) that present a professional identification card at the entrance on December 7th, will get into the zoo for FREE!
Be sure to arrive early, this is a popular event!
Admission will include FREE rides all day as a show of our appreciation for all that you do! We will also have some of our amazing animal ambassadors there to greet you as you enter the zoo! After the first 1,000 police and first responders have entered, a discounted rate of $24 for adults and $12 for kids ages 3-12 will be offered to additional police and fire first responders (valid only on Saturday, December 7th 2024).
Red and Blue at the Zoo
December 7th, 2024
Wildlife World Zoo & KTAR’s Mike Broomhead are partnering to bring back the police and fire first responder appreciation day “Red & Blue at the Zoo” on December 7th. The first 1,000 police & fire first responders (plus 3 guests) that present a professional identification card at the entrance on December 7th, will get into the zoo for FREE!
Be sure to arrive early, this is a popular event!
Admission will include FREE rides all day as a show of our appreciation for all that you do! We will also have some of our amazing animal ambassadors there to greet you as you enter the zoo! After the first 1,000 police and first responders have entered, a discounted rate of $24 for adults and $12 for kids ages 3-12 will be offered to additional police and fire first responders (valid only on Saturday, December 7th 2024).
*Qualified First Responders for this event include: Police Officers (Federal, State, and Local) - Active & Retired, Career Firefighter (Federal, State, and Local), 911 Dispatchers, Sheriff / Sheriff's Deputy, Correctional Officer, State Trooper, Federal Law Enforcement Officer (for example, Customs & Border Protection Officer, Air Marshal, etc.), Park Police & Park Rangers, Probation & Parole Officers, Detention Officers, Railroad Police Officers, School Resource Officers, Auxiliary & Reserve Sheriff Deputy or Police Officers, Animal Control Officers who are credentialed as a Law Enforcement Officer, Fire Marshals who are certified Law Enforcement Officers, Court Bailiffs/Court Officers (must be hold law enforcement credentials), Wild-land firefighter/ Prescribed fire burn manager, Volunteer Firefighter, Fire Marshal, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic.
After the first 1000 police and fire first responders have entered, a discounted rate of $24 for adults and $12 for kids will be offered to additional police and fire first responders (valid on December 7, 2024 only).