🐾 Zoos

Zoo Events in June

🗓️ WEEK 1 (June 1–7)

June 4 – Oklahoma City, OK: Chillin’ Down in OKC Zoo – A fun evening of cold treats, special animal enrichment sessions, and behind-the-scenes tours of the elephant habitat. https://www.okczoo.org/events

June 5 – Cincinnati, OH: Zoo La LA – The Zoo’s premier adult fundraiser event featuring gourmet food stations, libations, and live entertainment throughout the park. https://cincinnatizoo.org/events/

June 6 – Phoenix, AZ: Prowl & Play – A family-friendly evening event with water games, character meet-and-greets, and special night-time wildlife viewing. https://www.phoenixzoo.org/events/

🗓️ WEEK 2 (June 8–14)

June 11 – Toledo, OH: Wine Tasting at the Zoo – An elegant evening of fine wine sampling, curated appetizers, and live music situated by the historic aquarium. https://www.toledozoo.org/events

June 12 – St. Louis, MO: Jammin’ at the Zoo – A popular summer concert series and fundraiser event featuring local bands, craft beer tastings, and night-time animal access. https://stlzoo.org/events

June 14 – San Antonio, TX: Father’s Day Fest – Celebrate Dad with a backyard-style BBQ lunch, special animal presentations, and complimentary zoo souvenirs. https://sazoo.org/events/

🗓️ WEEK 2 (June 15–21)

June 18 – Detroit, MI: Sunset at the Zoo – A premier 21+ fundraising gala featuring live music, auction packages, delicious food, and unique animal access after hours. https://detroitzoo.org/events/

June 21 – Chicago, IL: Lincoln Park Zoo Father’s Day 5K – A morning run/walk fundraiser traversing the scenic zoo grounds and nature boardwalk to support animal care. https://www.lpzoo.org/events/

June 26 – Houston, TX: Zoo Grooves – A live outdoor music concert series perfect for families, featuring local bands, lawn games, and nocturnal animal viewings. https://www.houstonzoo.org/events/

Find a Zoo

Zoo Directories & Finders

  • ZooSpedia
    • Large international zoo directory with thousands of zoo listings, visitor information, and reviews.
  • Zoo Guide
    • Search for zoos and animals housed at zoos, with guides and reviews.

Zoo Review & Ranking Websites

  • The Zoo Review
    • Detailed reviews of individual zoos.
    • Uses a published rating methodology and category scores.
  • Zoo With Us
    • Family-oriented zoo reviews, rankings, photos, and comparisons between zoos.
  • Good Zoos Guide
    • Long-running guide featuring reviews and commentary on zoos worldwide.

Zoo Enthusiast Communities

  • ZooChat
    • Probably the largest zoo enthusiast forum.
    • Thousands of photos, discussions, exhibit reviews, trip reports, and animal collection information.
      Mentioned frequently by zoo hobbyists as a premier resource.
  • Reddit r/zoos
    • Zoo news, reviews, animal collection discussions, and visitor experiences.

Zoo Accreditation & Evaluation Organizations