Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is looking forward to an exciting year for visitors. With new animal exhibits and plenty of activities for the entire family, Naples Zoo provides an adventure year-round. More information on these events will be available a few weeks prior to each event.

2013 EVENTS

May 4: International Migratory Bird Day 
Come celebrate International Migratory Bird Day at Naples Zoo. This annual celebration of the incredible journeys of migratory birds will be presented by three area National Wildlife Refuges: J.N. “Ding” Darling, Florida Panther, and Ten Thousand Islands. These local refuges will provide free materials (while supplies last) about the fascinating world of migratory birds as well as information on birding and great places to bird.

May 12: Mother’s Day
Online Offer for Free Ticket for Mom with Child Ticket Purchase.

May 17-20: Celebrating Armed Forces Day
In honor of those who serve our country and Armed Forces Day, Naples Zoo is offering free admission to all active and prior service military personnel. Military personnel receive free admission at the Zoo’s ticket box by presenting military identification or a veteran's organization member card and matching name photo ID. Plus, adult and child guests in their party can also purchase online tickets at $2 off regular Zoo admission during the weekend.

May 24-27: Memorial Day Weekend
Online Offer for Free Child with Paid Adult

June 16: Father’s Day at Naples Zoo
Want to get rid of those half-empty bottles of cheap aftershave from previous Father’s Days? Dads can trade those for free Zoo admission by bringing the bottle to the Zoo on Father’s Day.

Why does the Zoo want aftershave? For the animals, of course. This annual call for cologne provides new scents for the animals to enjoy all year. Dads and their families will be able to watch the animals’ reactions to these aftershaves as the scents are used throughout the day for animal enrichment. If Dad doesn’t have aftershave to donate, some of Mom’s perfume will work, too. Otherwise, dads can take advantage of an online offer for free admission with child ticket purchase in place of cologne.

July 4-7: Independence Day Weekend
In honor of those who serve our country and Independence Day, Naples Zoo is offering free admission to all active and prior service military personnel. Military personnel receive free admission at the Zoo’s ticket box by presenting military identification or a veteran's organization member card and matching name photo ID. Plus, adult and child guests in their party can also purchase online tickets at $2 off regular Zoo admission during the weekend.

August 1-31: Emergency Workers Free
To show appreciation for the police, paramedics, and firefighters who help keep everyone safe, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is offering FREE admission to emergency workers from August 1 – 31, 2011. 
     
Active and retired emergency workers will receive free admission to Naples Zoo by purchasing an online ticket from www.napleszoo.org and redeem it at the Zoo by presenting the ticket along with identification from their workplace. Other adult and child guests in their party can also purchase tickets for $2 off regular Zoo admission throughout the month of August as well.

August 30 - September 2: Labor Day Weekend
Online Offer for Free Child with Paid Adult

October 19: Boo at the Zoo
Have a spooktacularly good time celebrating Halloween during Boo at the Zoo at Naples Zoo. Kids can trick or treat throughout the Zoo, join in a fun costume contest, and watch animals have a good time “carving” pumpkins with tooth and claw.

November 8-11: Veteran’s Day Weekend
In honor of those who serve our country and Veterans Day, Naples Zoo is offering free admission to all active and prior service military personnel. Military personnel receive free admission at the Zoo’s ticket box by presenting military identification or a veteran's organization member card and matching name photo ID. Plus, adult and child guests in their party can also purchase online tickets at $2 off regular Zoo admission during the weekend.

November 9: Elephant Fest
Once again, Naples Zoo is hosting the Alzheimer's Support Network's annual fundraising event. Tickets and more information are available through the this local organization. (No live elephants are at this event.)

November 28:  Zoo closed for Thanksgiving

December 13–24: 12 Days of Wild Holiday Fun
It’s not a partridge in a pear tree or five golden rings, but for 12 days in December from the 13th all the way to Christmas Eve, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens will be delivering gifts to the animals. Zoo guests will watch lions claw into beautifully wrapped presents, hyenas lick candy canes made from blood and ice, lemurs nibble treats off a Christmas tree, and many other animals enjoy holiday-related delicacies.

December 25: Zoo closed for Christmas Day