Racine & Me: Slumber Safari Themed Nights and more at Racine Zoo
RACINE, Wis (CBS 58) — Whether it’s day or night, the zoo is a perfect place for summer fun. Beth Heidorn, Executive Director of the Racine Zoo, joined us to talk about everything to do at the zoo this season.
• Monday, June 17, 2024
• Shotgun start at 2pm
• Meadowbrook Country Club, 2149 N Green Bay Rd, Mt Pleasant, WI 53405
Join Racine Zoo for their annual 9-hole charity golf outing at Meadowbrook Country Club on June 17 with a shotgun start at 2pm. Proceeds benefit daily needs and veterinary care of the animals at the Racine Zoo. Tickets include 9 holes of golf, complimentary cart, animal ambassador encounter, interactive games on the course, delicious dinner, 50/50 raffle, 2 cigars per guest, and more! Cash bar will also be available. $200 per person.
World Roar Wine Pour Wednesday
• Wednesday, June 19 and August 28, 2024
• 6pm-8pm
• General admission: $35, non-drinking admission: $25
• Must be 21 or older to attend
Relax and unwind at our beer and wine tasting mash-up! Discover unique varieties from around the world in your very own Zoo souvenir glass. Meet an animal ambassador and savor hors d'oeuvres at this unique summer event!
2024 Slumber Safaris Themed Nights:
• Saturday, June 29-Sunday, June 30, 2024
• 5pm-9am
From the haunting calls of owls to the eerie chirps of crickets, the night is alive with a symphony waiting to be heard. Join us for an evening filled with discovery as we listen in to uncover the secrets of the night! Open your ears as we take a guided tour around the zoo and learn about the sounds you might hear as you meet some of our resident animals up-close. It’s going to be a HOOT!
• Friday, July 26-Saturday, July 27, 2024
• 5pm-9am
As dusk falls and the moon rises, you will set out on a guided safari expedition through the zoo grounds, where you will encounter African animals in their nocturnal habitat. Learn about the unique adaptations that allow these giants to thrive under the cover of darkness and gain a deeper understanding of the role they play in their ecosystems through an up-close animal encounter.
• Friday, August 23-Saturday, August 24, 2024
• 5pm-9am
From stealthy predators on the prowl to elusive foragers navigating the darkness, the twilight hours are alive with movement and activity. No matter how dark the night may seem, animals of all kinds are on the move! Take a journey with us around the zoo and get a chance to meet some of our animal nomads during an up-close encounter.
• Saturday, September 14-Sunday, September 15, 2024
• 5pm-9am
Owls, bats, and big cats! As the sun sets and the stars emerge, the zoo transforms as nocturnal wildlife come alive! Learn how these animals survive and thrive during a guided night hike and animal encounters you won't want to miss.
37th Annual Animal Crackers Concert Series
See award-winning artists and connect with friends and family at the Zoo's annual concert series happening in July and August! Grab your folding chairs and enjoy some amazing music along the lakefront!
• Doors open at 5:30pm, shows begin at 7pm.
• Individual tickets are $35 online and $40 at the door.
• Season tickets are $105.
2024 Lineup:
• Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - David Clark's All About Joel
• Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - Rick Braun
• Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - The Jimmys
• Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience