Lincoln Children's Zoo

06/09/2026

🚨 Zoo Members🚨⁠Member early access is NOW OPEN for Family Fun Fest!

Zoo members should have received an e-mail with the secret early access link to purchase tickets for this can't miss family event. If you're a Zoo member and did not receive this email, please e-mail [email protected].⁠
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‼️Act fact! Registration opens to the general public on Thursday, June 11th at 10 AM!

🎉 Join us Friday, July 17th from 5:30 - 8:30 PM for a special after-hours event packed with nonstop family fun, plus new updates designed to make this year’s celebration better than ever!

During this event, the entire Zoo is open, plus we're turning up the excitement with live kid-friendly music from The String Beans, face painters (even more than last year!), a photo booth, carnival games, animal encounters, and more! It's the ultimate family night out.
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Proudly sponsored by Wilderness Station Pediatric Dentistry.

06/08/2026

We figured you might need a cute red panda photo to get you through Monday! 💖

06/07/2026

🎉We recently celebrated Niffler’s 1st birthday, and the cuteness couldn’t be contained!

The keepers made a special cake made with cottage cheese, applesauce, and kibble and strawberries sprinkled on top for the celebration! 🎂

Join us in wishing Niffler a happy birthday!

06/06/2026

Do you have your Brews at the Zoo tickets yet!? Get your tickets NOW and join us for an adults only, 21+ night at the Zoo!⁠
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🦒This event has it all! ⁠
Zoo after-hours access ✔️⁠
Live music ✔️⁠
Animal encounters ✔️⁠
Local craft beer, cider, and seltzer on tap ✔️⁠
Supports the Zoo ✔️⁠
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Get your tickets now before they're gone! See the 2026 dates and purchase tickets at

It's time for adults 21 and over to enjoy a night of live music by local bands, visits from animal ambassadors and delicious craft beer from local breweries.

06/05/2026

Photo Caption Friday! 📸 Drop your best captions for this photo in the comments below! 👇🏼

06/04/2026

This Giveaway is now closed, thank you all for entering!

🎉Family Fun Fest Tickets are on sale NEXT WEEK! To celebrate, we are giving away FOUR free tickets to the event for one lucky winner.

To enter:
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🎉Tag a friend in the comments who should come with you!

One winner will be selected at random on Friday, June 5th at 2pm.

What is Family Fun Fest? A special after-hours event on Friday, July 17th from 5:30-8:30pm that's packed with nonstop family fun! During this event, the entire Zoo is open with a bonus of live kid-friendly music from The String Beans, face painting, photo booth, carnival games, and more!

Tickets are on sale soon!
📆 Member early access: Tuesday, June 9th
📆 On sale to the public: Thursday, June 11th

Learn more at: https://bit.ly/LCZFunFest

✨ Important: This is a FREE giveaway. The Zoo will never ask for payment, credit card information, or personal financial details. Please stay cautious and report any suspicious accounts.

06/03/2026

Wild Wednesdays return TONIGHT! 🦒🐅🦥🐧

The Zoo is open late 'til 8pm every Wednesday in June, July, and August! Join us for the perfect after work Zoo time! Enjoy cooler evening temperatures, additional animal encounters and more!

06/02/2026

Tongue out Tuesday 🤪

Did you know a tiger's tongue is covered with small, hard, hooked bumps called papillae? These papilae make it a perfect scraper to rasp off fur, feathers, and meat from bones or clean your brother like Kumar is here!

06/01/2026

Family Fun Fest is back! 🎉 Join us Friday, July 17th from 5:30 - 8:30 PM for a special after-hours event packed with nonstop family fun, plus new updates designed to make this year’s celebration better than ever!

During this event, the entire Zoo is open, plus we're turning up the excitement with live kid-friendly music from The String Beans, face painters (even more than last year!), a photo booth, carnival games, animal encounters, and more! It's the ultimate family night out.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale soon!
Member Early Access: Tuesday, June 9th at 10 a.m.
Public Sale: Thursday, June 11th at 10 a.m.

One night only- don’t miss out!

Proudly sponsored by Wilderness Station Pediatric Dentistry.

05/31/2026

Linguini is zooming over to say he hopes to see you at the Zoo today!⁠
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Swim on over, the Zoo is open 10am-5pm!