Zoo Friday Nights 2023

FridayS, July 7 through August 18

6 – 9 p.m.
$25 per adult (18+); $20 per child (2–17)
$15 for members

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To inquire about the group rate for groups of 15 or more, reach out to [email protected]

Come explore the Zoo on a beautiful summer evening! Don’t miss this limited-time opportunity to see what your favorite animals get up to during twilight hours. Enjoy musical performances, a family dance party and games, and interactive education stations at no additional charge, plus paid add-ons like carousel rides and tasty treats. (Carousel open from 6 to 8:30 p.m.) Full bars will be available for guests 21 and older.

It’s all of the fun with less of the sun!

Music & Food Truck Schedule

July 7

Music: Masanga Marimba, DJ Johnny Hawkes
Food Trucks: Baby’s Badass Burgers, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse, After’s Ice Cream, Border Grill, Rice Balls of Fire

July 14

Music: Pulp Vixen, DJ Johnny Hawkes
Food Trucks: Baby’s Badass Burgers, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse, Wetzel’s Pretzels, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Jay’z Tacos

July 21

Music: The All The Vibes Band, DJ Johnny Hawkes
Food Trucks: Baby’s Badass Burgers, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse, Kona Ice, Border Grill, Rice Balls of Fire

July 28

Music: Flashback Heart Attack, DJ Johnny Hawkes
Food Trucks: Baby’s Badass Burgers, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse, After’s Ice Cream, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Jay’z Tacos

August 4

Music: Pop Gun Rerun, DJ Johnny Hawkes
Food Trucks: Baby’s Badass Burgers, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse, Kona Ice, Border Grill, Wetzel’s Pretzels

August 11

Music: Upstream, DJ Johnny Hawkes
Food Trucks: Baby’s Badass Burgers, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse, After’s Ice Cream, Jay’z Tacos, Rice Balls of Fire

August 18

Music: Shades of Blue, DJ Johnny Hawkes
Food Trucks: Baby’s Badass Burgers, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse, Kona Ice, Jay’z Tacos, Wetzel’s Pretzels


NOTE: Food, beverages, and carousel rides are not included in the ticket price. During evening events, animals are given access to their night quarters for their comfort. Therefore, some animals will not be on exhibit.

This is a rain or shine event. No refunds or exchanges.