Events
Check out our upcoming events! Zoo members have free entry unless otherwise noted. Join the zoo family by renewing or purchasing an annual membership today.
Zoo Lights
The Alaska Zoo’s annual festival of lights, Zoo Lights, is set to open on Black Friday, November 29th, from 5-8pm. Buy tickets online today!
Opens November 29
Buy tickets today to attend the Alaska Zoo’s festival of lights this winter season.
Annual CyberMonday Zoo Lights Sale
Enjoy a deep discount on Zoo Lights tickets for your winter visits or as gifts for others - they make great stocking stuffers or holiday party gifts! This one-day sale happens each year online only on CyberMonday, December 2nd, 2024.
December 2nd
Buy Zoo Lights tickets at a sale price of $12/ticket for yourself and as gifts at a deep discount during this one-day online only sale happening December 2nd.
Giving Tuesday Zoo-a-thon
Support our mission of caring for orphaned and injured wildlife on Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024. We will be working hard for your donations with Facebook Live events, social media posts, keeper takeovers and more!
December 3
Enjoy a day of telethon-style Facebook Live events aimed at helping us to raise $10,000 for our general operating fund for animal care! Details coming soon.
Artisan Bazaar
December 8
Shop 16 local artisans in the Zoo Gateway Hall. Free shopping access plus BOGO zoo entry offer for daytime or Zoo Lights entry on December 8 if you make a bazaar purchase.