Star Wars Day

Date: Sunday, May 5th, 2024

Time: Activities from Noon-3pm, zoo open from 10am-5pm, Kona Ice mobile truck from 10am-3pm.

We invite visitors to dress up like Star Wars characters!

Learn about the 501st Legion Alaskan Garrison here. Learn about the Alaskan Droid Builders here.

“The possibility of successfully navigating an asteroid field is approximately 3,720 to 1” – C3PO 

Thankfully, your possibility of navigating to the Alaska Zoo on Sunday, May 5th, 2024 is much higher! Join us for Star Wars Day at the Alaska Zoo, an event being in partnership with members of the 501st Legion and the Alaskan Droid Builders.

This is a great chance to get photos with members of the 501st, the perfect images to share on your social media accounts. Your photos will be “impressive, most impressive” - Darth Vader.

  • Trail signs with QR codes for scanning to learn fun Star Wars pages and trivia.

  • Meet members of the 501st Legion and Alaskan Droid Builders along with R2D2!

  • We invite all visitors to dress up like Star Wars characters.

  • Take your own picture or selfie in front of our Star Wars photo backdrop.

  • Kona Ice Mobile Truck from 10am-3pm.

  • Stop by our Gift Shop and Kape Espresso Tayo Zoo Coffee Shop on your visit.

  • Check out our online registration for the official “Star Wars Critters” virtual program to be held on May 3rd for individuals, families, classes and groups. Register in advance online to receive the Zoom link!

All “scruffy lookin’ Nerf Herders” welcome! Drink your “blue milk” and head to the Alaska Zoo! This is a general admission event with regular membership use.

Questions about this event? Contact Education Director Rich Capitan, education@alaskazoo.org or (907) 341-6463. 

“The force will be with you always.” – Obi Wan