Lincoln Children's Zoo

04/25/2025

🎉 Happy National Volunteer Week! 🎉

We are so lucky to have an amazing group of dedicated Zoo volunteers!

Our volunteers support the Zoo in a variety of ways including operating the train, helping our animal team, working with the horticulture team, volunteering through our youth program Zoo Crew and so much more! Our Zoo would not be the same without our volunteers and we cannot thank them enough!

Featured in the first photo is the Parrot Heads, a Jimmy Buffet fan group that has been volunteering at the Zoo every year since 2009! 🦜

Please join us in saying THANK YOU to our volunteers!

04/23/2025

🚨 GIVEAWAY🚨Do you know a middle schooler who is looking for something fun to do this summer? We are giving away one free summer camp registration for our 6th & 7th grade group! ☀️

The 6th and 7th graders receive exclusive benefits as members of our oldest camp group such as special behind-the-scenes access and awesome science experiments! During zoo camp, this group will go behind-the-scenes of our cheetah and giraffe habitat, view a tiger training session, feed a giant anteater, experience a flamingo encounter and so much more! Zoo camp also offers a way to get out of the house, enjoy the summertime, and meet new friends.

One lucky winner will get the opportunity to join the wildest camp in town and receive a FREE week-long Summer Zoo Camp experience for a 6th or 7th grader!
To enter:
🦒 Like this post
🐾 Share this post
🐅 Tag two friends in the comments below!

A winner will be chosen at noon on Friday, April 25th and announced shortly after.

There's still time to register for Summer Zoo Camp! Hurry and register so you don’t miss out! Learn more and register now at: bit.ly/LCZsummer

PLEASE NOTE: The Zoo will never ask for payment of any kind, as this giveaway is free of charge. Please do not give out your credit card information to anyone regarding this post.

04/22/2025

📢 It's time to tune in - we are SO excited to announce the Brews at the Zoo 2025 Lineup! 🎵🍻⁠
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Start planning now and join us for multiple nights of live music by local bands, animal encounters and delicious craft beer from local breweries!⁠

🍺 2025 Brews at the Zoo Dates 🍺
Saturday, June 28th - The Moore Brothers Band
Saturday, July 12th - The Wonderlands
Saturday, July 26th - AM/FM Lincoln
Saturday, August 9th - Lemon Fresh Day
Saturday, August 23rd - Wonder Rising
Friday, September 5th - The Wildwoods

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 13th! Learn more at bit.ly/LCZBrews

Brews at the Zoo is a 21+ event.

04/21/2025

Did you know? Humboldt penguins don’t fly through the air - they fly through water! With bodies built for speed, they can zip through the water at up to 30 mph. 🌊🐧

Plan your visit here: bit.ly/41CrD8o

04/20/2025

Nothing says “family goals” like these two on Sister Sunday. 💕

The Zoo is open all Easter weekend, 10am - 5pm.

📷️: Keeper Tori

04/18/2025

Did you know? A tiger's stripes are not only unique like fingerprints, but they also serve a crucial role in camouflage, helping them blend seamlessly into their tropical rainforest home.

The Zoo is open all Easter weekend, 10am - 5pm.

📷️: Keeper Mike

04/17/2025

The sun’s out, the sky’s blue, and the animals are ready to say hi to you! ☀️
Plan your Zoo adventure today. 🌿

Not a member yet? Join the herd! bit.ly/LCZmember

04/16/2025

Did you know? Lemurs contribute to forest diversity, structure, and ecological balance by dispersing seeds. In fact, several lemur species play a vital role in their ecosystems! 🌱🌿

04/14/2025

GIVEAWAY CLOSED! Congrats to our winner, Alicia!

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨 Summer Zoo Camp is right around the corner and we are celebrating by giving away a free registration! ☀️

Every day is a new adventure that offers a unique and engaging experience to connect campers with wildlife. ⁠Zoo Camp activities include behind-the-scenes experiences, animal encounters, and S.T.E.A.M activities!⁠
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One lucky winner will get the opportunity to join the wildest camp in town and receive a FREE week-long Summer Zoo Camp experience!
To enter:
🦒 Like this post
🐾 Share this post
🦩 Follow Lincoln Children's Zoo on Facebook
🐅 Tag two friends who would be excited about this giveaway in the comments below!

A winner will be chosen at 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 17th and announced shortly after.

There's still time to register for Summer Zoo Camp but space is limited! Learn more and register now at: bit.ly/LCZsummer

PLEASE NOTE: The Zoo with never ask for payment of any kind, as this giveaway is free of charge. Please do not give out your credit card information to anyone regarding this post.

04/13/2025

Fun Fact: Colobus monkeys black-and-white coats use a clever camouflage trick called disruptive coloration - helping them blend into the foliage and stay hidden! 🌿

04/11/2025

Only 2 visits pays for your membership! ☀️🦒

Join today and receive all the benefits of being a Zoo member!
🍃 FREE unlimited admission to the Zoo year-round
🎃 Free admission to Boo at the Zoo
🎄Discounted tickets to Zoo Lights Powered by LES
🐾 Discounted registration for Zoo Camps
🐟️ Discounted or free admission to nearly 200 AZA accredited zoos and aquariums nationwide
✨️ And more! Head to LincolnZoo.org for a full list of member benefits

Don't forget! Your Zoo Membership is valid for ONE FULL YEAR from the date of purchase. Join the herd today: bit.ly/LCZmember

Enjoy unlimited wild adventures with a Lincoln Children's Zoo membership. Members receive unlimited visits to the Zoo year round, as well as additional member exclusive benefits. See all the amazing benefits below!

04/10/2025

The sun is out, and the Zoo is calling! ☀️🐯

Come visit us this weekend and enjoy the warm weather with your favorite animals!

Plan your visit here: bit.ly/41CrD8o

📸: Keeper Mike

04/09/2025

Chile and Percy are loving this warm weather and can’t wait to share the fun with you!

Stop by and say hi to these adorable sisters today! 🐧💙

Plan your visit: bit.ly/41CrD8o

04/08/2025

Johnny is officially a decade old! 🐾🎂
Yesterday we celebrated Johnny, our amazing African serval's birthday! For Johnny's 10th birthday, his keepers made him a delicious blood and fish flavored "birthday cake."
Let's all send him the happiest of birthday wishes! 🎉

04/07/2025

🚨 50 Days until Summer Zoo Camp begins! 🚨

Every day is a new adventure that offers a unique and engaging experience to connect campers with wildlife.
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Zoo Camp activities include:⁠
⛅️ Behind-the-scenes experiences!⁠
🦒 Animal encounters!⁠
🔍️ S.T.E.M activities!⁠
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Each camp includes interactive learning opportunities and activities! Camps are weekly from May 27 - August 1. ⁠

REGISTER NOW for the opportunity to join the wildest camp in town!⁠

Learn more and register now at: bit.ly/LCZsummer

Every day is a new adventure that offers a unique and engaging experience to connect campers with wildlife. Zoo Camp activities include behind-the-scenes experiences, animal encounters and STEAM activities!  Each camp includes interactive learning opportunities and activities!

04/05/2025

🚨 In case you missed it, this weekend is your last chance to see red panda triplets Juniper, Spruce and Cedar before they make their big move! 👋⁠
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The red panda triplets are moving to other AZA accredited zoos as part of a breeding recommendation through AZA's Species Survival Plan. These zoos are planning their own special announcements, and we can't wait to share those with you, so stay tuned. ⁠
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We know the Zoo team and Lincoln community will miss Juniper, Spruce and Cedar, but their move is vital for the conservation of this vulnerable species and helps to ensure a future for red pandas.⁠
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Check out our post from Thursday for more information about their move!