Public and Private Events
I want to know more about upcoming events.
Visit this page to find out all about special events, including fundraisers and free celebrations. If details aren't available, check back later. We also offer free lectures, classes, Snore & Roar overnights, birthday parties, and much more.
How can I purchase tickets to an event at the Zoo?
Some of our special events are free but some are fundraisers. The page for each event says whether tickets are required and how you can purchase them. Friends of the National Zoo members get discounts on tickets to popular Zoo events and sometimes get to purchase them before they're available to everyone else. Generally, as long as tickets are available, you can get them at the Zoo's Visitor Center every day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Ticketmaster outlets, over the phone, and online. Please note that some events also require a parking pass (free but limited) if you wish to park at the Zoo. This information will be noted on the event page.
Do I need to be a young professional to attend a Young Professionals event?
No. Some FONZ Young Professionals events have an age minimum (21 years old). If you meet the age requirement, you are more than welcome to come! This information will be noted on the event page.
How do I host my own picnic or party at the Zoo?
The Zoo offers groups and individuals the extraordinary opportunity to cosponsor an event surrounded by magnificent creatures and endangered wildlife in a beautiful environment. We have lots of information online.
Can you tell me about your lectures? How do I RSVP?
All our information on upcoming lectures, including how to RSVP, is posted here.
