Upcoming Events

What: An Easter celebration at the Red River Zoo!

When: Sunday, April 21st from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Cost:  Members of the Red River Zoo receive FREE admission.  For all others, regular admission rates apply.  Adults are $9.75, Children ages 2 to 14 are $7.75, and children under 2 are free.

(We apologize, but we are unable to honor Zoo membership reciprocity from other Zoos for this special event.  Red River Zoo memberships start at $45 for a year and are a great way to help support the Zoo!)

Join us on Easter Sunday for our Easter celebration at the Zoo!

Schedule of Events:

Spot the Egg Scavenger Hunt
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
We’ve placed 20 large eggs throughout the Zoo.  Grab an entry form on your way in and write down the locations for all the eggs you can spot.  Spot 10 of the 20 and you’ll be entered to win door prizes!  (Drawing to be held at 6:00 p.m., you need not be present to win.)

Easter Enrichment for the animals!
1:15 p.m. / 1:45 p.m. / 2:30 p.m. / 3:15 p.m. / 3:45 p.m. / 4:45 p.m.
Our volunteers have been busy making Easter eggs for our animals!  These tasty eggs are filled with all sorts of fun enrichment for our animal collection.  Be sure to check the posted schedule and stop by the designated animal exhibits to watch as the animals enjoy their Easter treats.

Story Time in the Discovery Barn
1:30 p.m. / 3:30 p.m.
Visit the Discovery Barn for story time and meet one of our rabbits up close!

Stay tuned for additional updates!

Fargo West Rotary is sponsoring their 20th annual Harley-Davidson raffle!

Buy a ticket for a chance to win a 2019 Harley-Davidson Street Glide! 2nd prize is $1,000 cash. 3rd prize is $500 cash.

Tickets are $100, and only 600 tickets will be sold!

All proceeds from the Harley-Davidson raffle will benefit the Red River Zoo Children’s Zoo Farm!

Bring Mom or Grandma to the Zoo this Mother’s Day!

Free admission for all mothers from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.!

Stay tuned for additional details.

The Red River Zoo’s Family Campout series returns for Summer 2019!   At this fun and exciting event, you and your family will have the opportunity to camp out on the Zoo’s lawn while spending the evening learning about wildlife, outdoor recreation and more. Participants will experience unique activities including unique animal encounters, marshmallow roasting, movie marathons, crafts, early morning bird watching, a special Lights-Out Tour and more.  The final camping schedule is still being planned, and itineraries will be sent out to registered participants closer to the camp out weekend.

Father’s Day Campout, June 15th-16th

Come celebrate Father’s Day by taking a camping trip here at the Red River Zoo.  We might still be in Fargo, but there will be plenty of Wildlife to see and ways to enjoy the outdoors.  Activities and programs will begin the evening of June 15th at 7:00pm and end the morning of June 16th at 9:00am.  Didn’t get enough of the Zoo?  Enjoy the Zoo for the day with complimentary admission for June 16th.

Learn more and reserve your spot NOW at:  https://redriverzoo.org/familycampouts/

The Red River Zoo’s Family Campout series returns for Summer 2019!   At this fun and exciting event, you and your family will have the opportunity to camp out on the Zoo’s lawn while spending the evening learning about wildlife, outdoor recreation and more. Participants and families with children ages four and older will experience unique activities including unique animal encounters, marshmallow roasting, movie marathons, crafts, early morning bird watching, a special Lights-Out Tour and more.  The final camping schedule is still being planned, and itineraries will be sent out to registered participants closer to the camp out weekend.

End of Summer Campout, August 2nd- 3rd

Summer will soon come to a close, but there is still time for more outdoor fun!  Join us for another adventure and learn what type of activities we can do outside all year round.  Activities and programs will begin the evening of August 2nd at 7:00pm and end the morning of August 3rd at 9:00am.  Didn’t get enough of the zoo?  Enjoy the Zoo for the day with complimentary admission for August 3rd.

Learn more and reserve your spot NOW at:
https://redriverzoo.wufoo.com/forms/zb3xvhs0bm1iw0/