Annual Events
Kadomatsu in the Japanese Garden
Dec 14, 2018 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Celebrate the new year with the Japanese tradition of kadomatsu.
Winter Fire Colors Show
Jan 19, 2019
09:00 AM
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Feb 18, 2019
05:00 PM
Warm up with the blaze of colors in the Mediterranean Conservatory.
Great Backyard Bird Count
Feb 16, 2019 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Join this nationwide birding event.
Backyard Garden Train Show
Mar 22, 2019
09:00 AM
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Mar 24, 2019
05:00 PM
Miniature trains bring gardens to life.
Animal Myths Discovery Day
Apr 01, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Separate fact from fiction on some of the top animal myths!
Spring Pastel Flower Show
Apr 05, 2019
09:00 AM
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Apr 30, 2019
04:30 PM
Welcome the spring season at the Mediterranean Garden Conservatory.
Run for the Zoo
May 05, 2019 from 07:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Run for the Zoo… and walk with us too!
National Public Gardens Day
May 10, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Experts share information about southwest plants.
World Migratory Bird Day
May 21, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Celebrate the winged masters of long-distance travels.
Night Walk at the Botanic Garden
Jun 04, 2019 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Explore night-blooming plants, nocturnal animals and night pollinators on this guided tour at the Botanic Garden.
World Oceans Day
Jun 08, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Celebrate the world's oceans and our personal connection to the sea.
Roar and Snore
Jun 08, 2019
06:30 PM
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Jun 09, 2019
08:00 AM
Just for Girl Scouts - sleepover at the Zoo!
Twilight Tour at the Zoo
Jun 11, 2019 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at twilight!
Bosque Moonlight Hike
Jun 19, 2019 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Discover the active night life of the bosque on this guided tour.
Night Walk at the Botanic Garden
Jun 25, 2019 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Explore night-blooming plants, nocturnal animals and night pollinators on this guided tour at the Botanic Garden.
Twilight Tour at the Zoo
Jul 09, 2019 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at twilight!
Shark Awareness Day
Jul 13, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Learn about sharks' highly-developed adaptations and hear ancient legends of sharks.
Bosque Moonlight Hike
Jul 16, 2019 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Discover the active night life of the bosque on this guided tour.
Night Walk at the Botanic Garden
Jul 23, 2019 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Explore the Garden under the light of the moon!
Bosque Moonlight Hike
Aug 06, 2019 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Discover the active night life of the bosque on this guided tour.
Night Walk at the Botanic Garden
Aug 13, 2019 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Explore the Garden under the light of the moon!
Twilight Tour at the Zoo
Aug 27, 2019 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at twilight!
International Vulture Awareness Day
Sep 07, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Find out why vultures are so important to the environment.
Harvest Festival
Oct 12, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Sample the smells, sounds and tastes of the fall harvest at the Botanic Garden's Heritage Farm.
Train Tracks in your Garden Show
Oct 18, 2019 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Bring a backyard garden to life with motion and sound with miniature trains!
Wolf Awareness Day
Oct 19, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Learn about wolf conservation and re-introduction in the Southwest.
Zoo Boo
Oct 26, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Join us for our annual trick-or-treat alternative.