BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEW Zoo & Adventure Park - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://newzoo.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NEW Zoo & Adventure Park REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261020T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261020T180000 DTSTAMP:20261023T232908 CREATED:20260904T150856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T173509Z UID:10000205-1792510200-1792519200@newzoo.org SUMMARY:Bring Your Dog to the Zoo: Howl-o-Ween Edition DESCRIPTION:Join us for Tricks AND Treats at Bring Your Dog to the Zoo: Howl-o-Ween Edition! \nHumans and dogs alike are invited to wear costumes and enjoy the sights (and scents!) of fall colors and Halloween decorations throughout the Zoo. A free gift and some tasty treats will be provided for dogs and -new for this event!- Oat and Paw will also be on-site! Oat & Paw is a local dog BOO-tique stocked with natural treats\, grooming essentials for those in-between-bath days\, and hand-sewn\, seasonal scrunchie bandanas just in time for Halloween. \nPlease note:\n*Advance registration for dogs is required \n*Dogs must be up-to-date with rabies vaccination\, distemper and parvo vaccinations\, and proof of vaccination must be submitted to the Zoo in advance \n*Dogs must be on a non-retractable leash that’s a maximum of six feet long \n*Each dog must have an adult (human!) companion in attendance: a minimum of one adult guest per dog is required \nDog tickets will be $20 each (Members receive a discount that applies automatically to your cart when you’re logged in) and regular zoo admission rates will apply to all adults and children who attend with their furry friends. Certain areas of the Zoo\, such as the Aviary and animal feeding experiences will be excluded\, but dog-friendly pathways will be noted\, and maps will be handed out on arrival. \nGuests who reserve dog tickets for the event can plan to arrive any time after 3:30 p.m. and before 5:30 p.m. After purchasing a dog ticket\, guests will receive a link and with an invitation to submit your dog’s proof of vaccination. Documentation must be uploaded no later than one week prior to the date of the event. Dogs that do not have proof of vaccination on file by the deadline will be unable to enter the Zoo. If your dog attended a previous event and your paperwork remains up-to-date\, you do not need to re-submit the paperwork as we will keep it on file until it expires.  \nBuy Dog Tickets\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://newzoo.org/event/howloween/ CATEGORIES:Zoo Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Howl-o-Ween.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261023T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261023T200000 DTSTAMP:20261023T232908 CREATED:20261017T013144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T172100Z UID:10000201-1792771200-1792785600@newzoo.org SUMMARY:North Shore Bank Zoo Boo DESCRIPTION:Get ready for eerie-sistible family-friendly fun at this year’s North Shore Bank Zoo Boo! Join us on Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. throughout the month of October on the following dates: October 9\, 10\, 16\, 17\, 23\, and 24. \n\n\n \nNorth Shore Bank Zoo Boo is a spooktacular Halloween tradition you don’t want to miss! Wear your costumes and bring your trick-or-treat bags to collect candy at all the Treat and Activity Stations around the Zoo. Kids can also play games and jump in our bounce house with slide\,* and everyone can ride the Endangered Species Carousel\,* too! While you’re walking around the Zoo to see the animals and enjoy the amazing decorations\, play the Zoo Boo Skeleton Safari game to find our fan-favorite skeletons. When you finish the safari game\, stop by the Prize Table before you leave so kids can choose a prize just for playing. Of course\, for the bravest zoo guests – you’ll want to take a walk (or two or three!) through the Haunted Zoo Zone – if you dare! \n\n\n \nWe’re pleased to share that Nothing Bundt Cakes and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck will be here with a delicious assortment of tasty desserts and drinks for purchase. Face Painting Plus by Lori & Friends will also be in the Kids’ Zone (weather permitting) selling festively fun face paints to add that “extra touch” to your costumes\, too! \n\n\n \nPre-sale tickets for North Shore Bank Zoo Boo are $15 each (kids under 3 are free) or $20 each for a Combo Zoo Boo + Canopy Tour Ticket. (Starting October 9\, tickets will be $18 each or $23 each for Combo.) Combo tickets allow you to enjoy all the fun of North Shore Bank Zoo Boo PLUS take a walk on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour\, where you can enjoy even more decorations and Halloween-themed fun! Zoo gates close 30 minutes prior to the event end time and the Canopy Tour’s last departure will be at 7:00 p.m. on Fridays and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays\, so plan ahead to give yourself enough time to enjoy both experiences. Zoo Pass Members receive a  discount that will automatically apply to your online shopping cart when you’re logged into your membership account. Instructions for accessing your account are found on our Memberships page.. \n\n\n \nPlease note: The NEW Zoo will close at 3:00 p.m. on Zoo Boo Fridays and 1:00 p.m. on Zoo Boo Saturdays so we can prepare for the event. \n\n\n \nBuy Tickets:\n\n\n \nPlease note\, all discounts -including the Pre-Sale and Membership Discounts- will appear only AFTER you add the tickets to your shopping cart 🙂 \n \nOct 23 Tickets\nOct 24 Tickets\n  \n\nThanks to our sponsors!\n  URL:https://newzoo.org/event/north-shore-bank-zoo-boo-2/2026-10-23/ CATEGORIES:Zoo Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ZooBoo-Web-Event-Header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T190000 DTSTAMP:20261023T232908 CREATED:20261017T013144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T172100Z UID:10000196-1792850400-1792868400@newzoo.org SUMMARY:North Shore Bank Zoo Boo DESCRIPTION:Get ready for eerie-sistible family-friendly fun at this year’s North Shore Bank Zoo Boo! Join us on Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. throughout the month of October on the following dates: October 9\, 10\, 16\, 17\, 23\, and 24. \n\n\n \nNorth Shore Bank Zoo Boo is a spooktacular Halloween tradition you don’t want to miss! Wear your costumes and bring your trick-or-treat bags to collect candy at all the Treat and Activity Stations around the Zoo. Kids can also play games and jump in our bounce house with slide\,* and everyone can ride the Endangered Species Carousel\,* too! While you’re walking around the Zoo to see the animals and enjoy the amazing decorations\, play the Zoo Boo Skeleton Safari game to find our fan-favorite skeletons. When you finish the safari game\, stop by the Prize Table before you leave so kids can choose a prize just for playing. Of course\, for the bravest zoo guests – you’ll want to take a walk (or two or three!) through the Haunted Zoo Zone – if you dare! \n\n\n \nWe’re pleased to share that Nothing Bundt Cakes and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck will be here with a delicious assortment of tasty desserts and drinks for purchase. Face Painting Plus by Lori & Friends will also be in the Kids’ Zone (weather permitting) selling festively fun face paints to add that “extra touch” to your costumes\, too! \n\n\n \nPre-sale tickets for North Shore Bank Zoo Boo are $15 each (kids under 3 are free) or $20 each for a Combo Zoo Boo + Canopy Tour Ticket. (Starting October 9\, tickets will be $18 each or $23 each for Combo.) Combo tickets allow you to enjoy all the fun of North Shore Bank Zoo Boo PLUS take a walk on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour\, where you can enjoy even more decorations and Halloween-themed fun! Zoo gates close 30 minutes prior to the event end time and the Canopy Tour’s last departure will be at 7:00 p.m. on Fridays and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays\, so plan ahead to give yourself enough time to enjoy both experiences. Zoo Pass Members receive a  discount that will automatically apply to your online shopping cart when you’re logged into your membership account. Instructions for accessing your account are found on our Memberships page.. \n\n\n \nPlease note: The NEW Zoo will close at 3:00 p.m. on Zoo Boo Fridays and 1:00 p.m. on Zoo Boo Saturdays so we can prepare for the event. \n\n\n \nBuy Tickets:\n\n\n \nPlease note\, all discounts -including the Pre-Sale and Membership Discounts- will appear only AFTER you add the tickets to your shopping cart 🙂 \n \nOct 23 Tickets\nOct 24 Tickets\n  \n\nThanks to our sponsors!\n  URL:https://newzoo.org/event/north-shore-bank-zoo-boo-2/2026-10-24/ CATEGORIES:Zoo Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ZooBoo-Web-Event-Header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T160000 DTSTAMP:20261023T232908 CREATED:20230301T105720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T165136Z UID:10000064-1794387600-1794412800@newzoo.org SUMMARY:Veterans Day DESCRIPTION:In honor of Veterans Day on November 11th\, the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park will once again offer free admission* to the NEW Zoo and to the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour for veterans\, active-duty military personnel\, and their immediate families. Additional details will be provided as the event approaches. \n*Special free admission discounts are available only at the door and not through advanced online ticket sales. \n  URL:https://newzoo.org/event/veterans-day/ CATEGORIES:Zoo Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Veterans-Day-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261126T160000 DTSTAMP:20261023T232908 CREATED:20230301T110126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T165051Z UID:10000065-1795683600-1795708800@newzoo.org SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day DESCRIPTION:The NEW Zoo will be open for regular hours on Thanksgiving Day! Tickets will be available at the door or can be purchased online in advance of your visit. The Neil Anderson Canopy Tour will be closed.  \nPurchase Zoo Tickets \n  URL:https://newzoo.org/event/thanksgiving-day/ CATEGORIES:Zoo Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Thanksgiving-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261224T160000 DTSTAMP:20261023T232908 CREATED:20230301T110338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T164918Z UID:10000066-1798102800-1798128000@newzoo.org SUMMARY:Christmas Eve DESCRIPTION:The NEW Zoo will be open for regular hours on Christmas Eve. The Mayan Restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve. The Canopy Tour will be closed.  URL:https://newzoo.org/event/christmas-eve/ CATEGORIES:Zoo Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Xmas-25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261225T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261225T160000 DTSTAMP:20261023T232908 CREATED:20230301T110338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T164827Z UID:10000067-1798189200-1798214400@newzoo.org SUMMARY:Christmas Day DESCRIPTION:The NEW Zoo will be open for regular hours on Christmas Day.  The Mayan Restaurant and the Canopy Tour will be closed. \nGrab-and-Go snacks will be available for sale in the gift shop building. \n  URL:https://newzoo.org/event/christmas-day/ CATEGORIES:Zoo Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Xmas-25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261231T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261231T160000 DTSTAMP:20261023T232908 CREATED:20230301T110537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T164756Z UID:10000068-1798707600-1798732800@newzoo.org SUMMARY:New Year's Eve DESCRIPTION:The NEW Zoo and the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour will be open for regular hours on New Year’s Eve. Stay tuned for additional information as the date approaches. \n  URL:https://newzoo.org/event/new-years-eve/ CATEGORIES:Zoo Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/New-Years-Eve.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR