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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260616T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260616T200000 DTSTAMP:20261025T120720 CREATED:20260113T172025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T142847Z UID:10000109-1781629200-1781640000@newzoo.org SUMMARY:Sip 'n' Safari DESCRIPTION:Please note the NEW Zoo will close at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday\, June 16\, so we can prepare for this event.\n  \nJoin us for a leisurely stroll around the NEW Zoo during this adults-only evening event! Guests will follow a path to adventure\, seeing wildlife from around the world while sampling various wines paired with cheeses and fruits. \nBring your friends and enjoy our watering holes while supporting the NEW Zoological Society and the animals at the NEW Zoo! Live music by JT Crocker. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available at each watering hole. \nThis is a rain-or-shine event; therefore\, no refunds will be given due to inclement weather\, and your ticket price will be considered a donation. This is a 21-and-over event\, and IDs will be checked at the door. \nTickets $45/advance | $60/day of event (if not sold out in advance). Tickets on sale now! \nBUY TICKETS URL:https://newzoo.org/event/sip-n-safari/ CATEGORIES:Zoo Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sip-n-Safari.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T140000 DTSTAMP:20261025T120720 CREATED:20260302T182127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T154116Z UID:10000122-1781859600-1781877600@newzoo.org SUMMARY:World Giraffe Day DESCRIPTION:The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park invites you to join us for our annual World Giraffe Day celebration on Friday\, June 19th\, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Proceeds from the event will directly support giraffe conservation efforts in Africa. This event is free with regular zoo admission. \nA variety of fun\, giraffe-themed activities will be available throughout the day\, including kids’ games and crafts\, temporary tattoos\, behind-the-scenes tours\, and more. Guests can meet our resident giraffes at the outdoor Giraffe Feeding Experience\, which will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  There will also be opportunities to greet the giraffes while participating in behind-the-scenes tours of the Giraffe Discovery Center and Lodge. Tours will take place every 15 minutes throughout the day until 2:00 p.m.\, with a break only for the Giraffe Keeper Chat which will start at 11:30 a.m. \nYou’ll want to peruse the popular Giraffe Merchandise Sales Tent\, which will feature a variety of giraffe-themed crafts and gifts for sale\, including paintings made by our very own giraffes! All sales from the merchandise tent and Giraffe Feeding Experience\, as well as sales from the Mayan Restaurant’s slushies\, will be donated to support giraffe conservation. Weather permitting\, proceeds from the Endangered Species Carousel rides and from purchases made at Face Painting Plus by Lori & Friends will also directly support conservation efforts. We’re also excited to say that an all-new bounce house with slide will be available for kids to enjoy (weather permitting)\, thanks to Dan Dery of Shefchiks’ Energy Services. \nOverall giraffe numbers in the wild have dropped drastically in recent decades\, with some areas experiencing close to a 95% decline in populations. The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is proud to support giraffe conservation through both education-based and fundraising efforts. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://newzoo.org/event/world-giraffe-day/ CATEGORIES:Zoo Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GiraffeDay.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T170000 DTSTAMP:20261025T120720 CREATED:20260602T155245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T152305Z UID:10000133-1781870400-1781888400@newzoo.org SUMMARY:Accessible Zip Presented by Weyer Family Foundation DESCRIPTION:The Adventure Park is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Accessible Zip\, presented by Weyer Family Foundation!  Designed to provide individuals with physical disabilities with the opportunity to experience the thrill of zip lining in a safe\, supportive\, and inclusive environment\, the program will be offered on three dates this year: Friday\, June 19\, Thursday\, July 16\, and Thursday\, August 13. Each event will run from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nParticipants will be guided by trained Adventure Park staff throughout the entire experience. From being fitted with safety equipment to being assisted to the top of the park’s 50-foot fire tower\, staff members ensure a comfortable and enjoyable adventure. Riders will soar down the Adventure Park’s 1\,000-foot Dual Racing Zip Lines before receiving assistance with a smooth and controlled descent to the ground. \n“We continue to expand our reach and hope each season brings new participants to experience this thrilling adventure\,” said Nathaniel Wagner\, Adventure Park Supervisor. “The smiles on the faces of the participants makes it all worth it.” \nThe cost is $17.95 per participant per zip. Reservations are required\, and availability is limited. Participants must be at least six years old and weigh no more than 200 pounds. \nFriends and family members are encouraged to join in the experience and zip alongside their loved ones during these special events. (Friends and family members can purchase tickets on arrival.) To reserve a time slot\, click the link below or call 920-662-2415. Early registration is strongly encouraged due to limited availability. \nREGISTER FOR ACCESSIBLE ZIP\n  \nRegular admission fees to the Adventure Park are: Complete Adventure $35.95\, Ropes Course Adventure $24.95\, and Zip Lining Adventure $17.95. The Adventure Park is open 7 days a week 10am – 6pm through September 7th. URL:https://newzoo.org/event/accessible-zips/2026-06-19/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Park Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Accessible-Zip-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T200000 DTSTAMP:20261025T120720 CREATED:20260130T205030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T164710Z UID:10000126-1781978400-1781985600@newzoo.org SUMMARY:Twilight Tours on the Canopy Tour DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the evening sights and sounds of the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park on a Twilight Tour on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour! Join us on select evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for family-friendly\, outdoor fun. This year’s dates are: \n\nMay 23\nJune 20\nJuly 18\nAugust 15\nSeptember 19\n\n“Twilight Tours have quickly become a fan-favorite experience\,” says Nathaniel Wagner\, Adventure Park Supervisor. “Guests have really enjoyed being here in the evening hours\, when the Zoo itself is closed. You get to see animals at a time when no one else usually does\, and many of them are especially active as they get settled in for the night.” \nThe zoo’s big cats seem to enjoy watching guests on the Twilight Tours\, too! The experience provides a perfect view of the African lions and the snow leopards. Snow leopard Ahava seems to love interacting with guests on Twilight Tours\, often jumping up to the top of the rock pile to be practically face-to-face with people\, where she can watch and follow them\, even running back and forth a bit. \nTickets for the Twilight Tours will be available at the Adventure Park’s Base Camp Building at the time of the events. The final tour each evening will depart at 7:30 p.m. Regular prices for the Canopy Tour will apply: Adults – $8; Seniors (62+) and Kids (3-15) – $6; and Kids under 3 – Free. URL:https://newzoo.org/event/twilight-tours/2026-06-20/ CATEGORIES:Zoo Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Twilight-Tours.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260621T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260621T180000 DTSTAMP:20261025T120720 CREATED:20260130T203150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T162151Z UID:10000112-1782032400-1782064800@newzoo.org SUMMARY:Father's Day at the Zoo Presented by The Stephenson National Bank & Trust DESCRIPTION:The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is excited to celebrate Father’s Day\, presented by The Stephenson National Bank & Trust! Dads will receive with FREE admission to the NEW Zoo and to the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour plus half-price zips at the Adventure Park on Sunday\, June 21st. Discounts will be available at the door. \nThe first 500 dads will receive a bag of tasty candy treats on arrival\, and we encourage you to consider treating dad to something a little “extra WILD” as you plan your visit: Tickets for our Animal Feedings remain available\, as do tickets for few different Wild Encounter programs. As you enjoy the zoo\, don’t forget to look for the Zoo’s newest dad: American Red Wolf\, Blade\, is proud father to four young pups that are getting more rambunctious and brave every day. They’re fun to watch as they wrestle and explore! \nThere will be plenty of other activities to do throughout the day\, too. From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.\, The Stephenson National Bank & Trust will have a fun activity station for kids and free gifts for dads! Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck will be here selling thirst-quenching beverages and Nothing Bundt Cakes will have an assortment of delicious desserts for sale – so don’t be afraid to come hungry! Both AHT Wisconsin Windows and Everdry Waterproofing will have fun activities for guests to enjoy\, too. As always\, the Giraffe Feeding Experience and the Children’s Zoo Feeding Experience will be available throughout the day\, along with the Endangered Species Carousel (weather permitting). \nThe Adventure Park is also open for the season and tickets are available online for the Ropes Course and Climbing Wall\, Zipline\, and Kids Course! Make your reservations today at newzoo.org. \nThe NEW Zoo & Adventure Park will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Father’s Day\, Sunday\, June 21st. The final tour for the Canopy Tour will depart at 5:30 p.m. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://newzoo.org/event/fathers-day/ CATEGORIES:Zoo Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Fathers-Day2026-Header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T180000 DTSTAMP:20261025T120720 CREATED:20260527T182311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T182215Z UID:10000130-1782228600-1782237600@newzoo.org SUMMARY:Bring Your Dog to the Zoo DESCRIPTION:  \nThe NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to announce THREE summer dates to Bring Your Dog to the Zoo! Join us from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on select Tuesdays this summer: June 23rd\, July 21st\, and August 18th. Guests and their furry friends can enjoy all the fun sights\, sounds\, and scents of the Zoo and our wild residents. A small gift will be provided to each dog on arrival. \n“Our first ‘Bring Your Dog to the Zoo’ event in April was a success\,” says Carmen Murach\, NEW Zoo Director. “The public response was so great\, the event sold out within hours of the ticket sales going live. We’re thrilled to offer these three additional opportunities for visitors to bring their canine companions to the zoo this summer.” \nDog tickets must be purchased in advance online. Each dog must have an adult (human!) companion in attendance: a minimum of one adult guest per dog is required. Dog 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. For everyone’s safety and enjoyment\, please note that you must provide proof that each dog is up to date with rabies vaccinations\, distemper and parvo vaccinations\, and on a flea\, tick\, and heartworm prevention regimen. Dogs must also be on a non-retractable leash that’s a maximum of six feet long. 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.  \nPlease note that dogs are not permitted in the adjacent Reforestation Camp properties. \n\n\n\nTickets are on sale now and quantities are limited:\n\n\n\nJune 23 Dog Tickets Sold Out\nBuy July 21 Dog Tickets Sold Out\nBuy August 18 Dog Tickets Sold Out\n  \n  Can’t make it to this event but want to know when we host the next dog events? Join our Mailing List by clicking the link below: \nJOIN DOG EVENTS MAILING LIST\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://newzoo.org/event/bringyourdogtothezoo/2026-06-23/ CATEGORIES:Zoo Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bring-Your-Dog-to-the-Zoo-Event-Header.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR