Upcoming Events
Friends of Capron Park Zoo host a variety of events throughout the year, both on site at the Zoo and offsite at community or private venues. Each unique event helps to support the Zoo’s mission of delivering education, conservation and recreation into every zoo experience.
Among FCPZ’s fundraising events held at the Zoo are the summertime Family SplashPad Night and to kick off the fall, the highly anticipated Night at the Zoo (our 21rst), Mardi growl and Elks Free Kids Day.
The Friends of Capron Park Zoo and Bliss Dairy are proud to present SPLASH PAD NIGHT at Capron Park Zoo!
Splashpad #1
June 24th
5:30-8 pm
Splashpad #2
August 19th
5:30-8 pm
Splash Pad will be open while you enjoy DJ Steve Bishop, Food Trucks, Prizes, BLISS BROS ice cream.
Cost of a ticket $6
Kids 3 and under get in for free
A Night of Wild Tastes! Introducing Bites and Bevs at the Zoo.
Saturday, July 25 • 6 PM – 10 PM
Get ready for our first-ever EXCLUSIVE Taste Tour event! We’re taking over Capron Park Zoo for a private, after-hours experience that combines your love of the zoo with amazing food trucks and live entertainment.
EARLY BIRD PRICING: Lock in your wild night for just $65 if you buy before June 16th! (Price increases to $75 from June 16th through July 24th. And $85 at the door—if any remain!)
Your All-Inclusive Ticket Includes:
Zoo Admission: Explore the zoo after-hours without the crowds.
10 Tasting Tokens: Your “currency” for the night! Use them for signature food truck “generous snack-sized bites” OR at the bar for 3-4 oz craft beverage samples.
Exclusive Access: This is a limited-capacity, 21+ ticket-only event. The zoo is closed to the general public—it’s just us and the animals!
Past Events
