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2012 Season Runs from May 5th - Sept. 30th
Zoo Hours are 9:00 A.M until 7:30 P.M.

Scheduled Events

NEW In 2012!

We are very excited to present our 1st annual "EGG-citing" Day at the Zoo!
Click here to view flier.
Easter Eggs

The Oshkosh Parks Department would like to thank the many sponsors & volunteers for making today's "EGG-citing Day at the Zoo" possible. We appreciate the many positive comments and offers of assistance as the overwhelming number in attendance made it difficult to keep up. Thank you again for your patience and understanding as we tried very hard to accommodate everyone. Now that we've held our first event, we know some positive changes to try in order to make 2013 much better for everyone.

Thank you to our sponsors so far for their support. They include...

  • Chiemsee Castle
  • Hallmark
  • Hrnak's Flowers and Gifts
  • Kohl's Cares for Kids
  • Menard's
  • Merchant's Choice Card Services
  • Party City
  • Rasmussen College
  • Red Dot Square Solutions Ltd
  • Schoenberger's Pastry Shop
  • Shopko
  • The Supple Group
  • Tamara's
  • Target
  • Walgreen's
  • Jons Sports Shop
  • Precision Sports
  • Oshkosh Elks Lodge #292

If you would like to become a sponsor or volunteer for this event please contact Jen McCollian at (920) 236-5089.


Snooze at the Zoo
Snooze at the Zoo

- June 9th and 10th, 2012 (Rain date: June 16th and 17th, 2012)
- Sept.8th and 9th, 2012 (Rain date: Sept. 15th and 16th, 2012)

Click here for Registration form

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION!

We will be holding an open registration for campers to sign up for "Snooze at the Zoo" on Tuesday May 1st, 2012 from 4-8pm! We will be down at the Lakefly Café (Zoo gift shop). Please print out the registration form by clicking here, fill it out and come down to the zoo and get signed up. Due to the great response last year and having to unfortunately turn families away we will be offering two different sessions this year! Only ONE session per family please! Remember this is first come first serve and space is very limited! You can sign up for the June or September Snooze at this time. Registration deadline is May 18th, 2012 for the June "Snooze" and August 17th, 2012 for the September "Snooze" and registration forms will be available on- line until that time! Hope to see you there! Any questions please feel free to give us a call.

Thank you to our 2012 sponsors for their support! If you would like to become a sponsor or would like more information please contact Jenny McCollian at jmccollian@ci.oshkosh.wi.us

  • Us Bank
  • Scheel's Sporting Goods
  • Rasmussen College
  • Thrivent South Winnebago Chapter
  • Hardee's
  • Beck's Meat
  • Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resoures
  • Lowe's
  • Otter Street Fishing Club
  • Perkins
  • Big Apple Bagels
  • VonHolzen Dairy
  • Kwick Trip
  • McDonald's
  • The Reel Shot
  • Fox Valley Apparel & Promotions
  • Lasure's Cakes & Cafe
  • Richards Insurance - Agent Brad Vnuk
  • Chiemsee Castle
  • Wal-Mart
  • John Synder-Cal Ray
  • Jons Sports Shop
  • Precision Sports
  • Pick n Save

Sawdust Days - July 3rd - July 7th, 2012
Come visit Menominee Park for the biggest Summer Celebration in Oshkosh! Ride the carnival rides, dance to the variety of bands, visit the historical village, shop at the flea market, eat food from the many food vendors and enjoy the Independence Day fireworks


Zooloween Boo - October 20th and 21st, 2012 11:00am - 4:00pm
9th Annual Zooloween Boo! at the Menominee Park ZooZooloween Boo offers children and families an assortment of fun activities and exceptional experiences, including a variety of fall games, trick-or-treat stations, magic shows, inflatables, an assortment of great fall foods, as well as many other fun-filled activites.

Zooloween Boo was started to help raise money for zoo improvements. A nominal fee to enter the zoo for Zooloween Boo will be requested of all participants. Dollars generated will be used to build the event in future years and to make zoo improvements.

Cost:
$5 adult (18 yrs. and older)
$3 Child (3-18 yrs.)
FREE Children 2 and under.

If you desire to become a 2012 Zooloween Boo sponsor, please see included flier. If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Jenny McCollian at (920) 236-5089


Conservation Carnival
Dates and details coming soon.