Special events & fundraisers
The Magnetic Hill Zoo offers several special events and fundraisers throughout the year for visitors to enjoy, learn, and support the Friends of the Zoo’s animal habitat improvement fund.
![Winter Openings event/fundraiser](/sites/default/files/styles/400x400/public/2024-01/website%20647X490%20bear.png?itok=Ud5kevEm)
Winter Openings event/fundraiser
Winter Openings are held on Sundays in March. In addition to viewing the winter-hardy animals, visitors can enjoy activities for the kids and purchasing maple products.
![Easter Activities](/sites/default/files/styles/400x400/public/2024-02/Easter%202023%201%20website%20647X490.jpg?itok=firBKz1h)
Easter Activities
Easter activities are offered during the Easter weekend.
![EcoFest event/fundraiser](/sites/default/files/styles/400x400/public/2022-12/website%20647X490%20EcoFest.png?itok=8hW81SYP)
EcoFest event/fundraiser
EcoFest is held on a weekend in late May. In addition to viewing the animals of temperate and sub-tropical climates, visitors can enjoy eco-friendly themed interactive displays, crafts, and giveaways.
![FunZOOla event/fundraiser](/sites/default/files/styles/400x400/public/2022-12/FunZOOla%20website%20647X490_0.png?itok=5dN1cIhC)
FunZOOla event/fundraiser
FunZOOla is held on a Saturday in early June. In addition to viewing the animals of temperate and sub-tropical climates, visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt activity and inflatables.
![Visitor appreciation day](/sites/default/files/styles/400x400/public/2024-01/Mute%20swan%20website%20647X490.jpg?itok=zaqlNtuH)
Visitor appreciation day
Visitor appreciation day is held on a Thursday in August and a weekend day in October. Visitors can enjoy visiting the Zoo at a discounted admission rate for all ages.
Learn more![Boo at the Zoo event/fundraiser](/sites/default/files/styles/400x400/public/2022-12/2022-09-29_WEB_BooAtTheZoo.jpg?itok=cerJvYO8)
Boo at the Zoo event/fundraiser
Boo at the Zoo is held on the last 2 weekends in October. In addition to viewing the animals of temperate and sub-tropical climates, visitors can enjoy Halloween decorations and venues, activities, and more!
![Wild Lights event/fundraiser](/sites/default/files/styles/400x400/public/2024-01/website%20647X490%20WildLights%208.png?itok=n6I-NOvv)
Wild Lights event/fundraiser
Wild Lights is held on select evenings in December and early January. Visitors can enjoy viewing hundreds of thousands of holiday lights throughout the Zoo.
![“Year of ____” conservation campaign](/sites/default/files/styles/400x400/public/2024-05/peacock%202%20website%20647X490.jpg?itok=aKo96BJr)
“Year of ____” conservation campaign
The “Year of ____” conservation campaign is an annual campaign to raise awareness and funds for a specific species or group of species which are at risk in the wild and also home to the Magnetic Hill Zoo.
Learn moreDay camps & experiences
The Magnetic Hill Zoo’s Education department offers a variety of day camp programs for children and youth. In addition, educational behind the scenes experiences are available for individuals and families.
![Home school camps](/sites/default/files/styles/400x400/public/2024-01/2023%20one%20day%20camp%203%20website%20647X490_0.jpg?itok=o6Oy76PB)
Home school camps
Home school camps are half day programs for home-schooled children between grades 1 and 5.
Learn more![One day camps](/sites/default/files/styles/400x400/public/2024-01/2023%20one%20day%20camp%201%20website%20647X490_0.jpg?itok=U2fqiL4e)
One day camps
One day camps are single day programs for schooled aged children held on planned school breaks.
Learn more![Summer camps](/sites/default/files/styles/400x400/public/2022-12/summer%20zoo%20camp%202021%201.png?itok=65kM9KYt)
Summer camps
The summer day camp program provides week-long fun and educational experiences for children and include activities such as games, crafts, visiting and feeding the animals, pony rides, and more.
Learn more![Keeper camp](/sites/default/files/styles/400x400/public/2022-12/keeper%20camp%202021%201.png?itok=DfJG-8IX)
Keeper camp
The Keeper camp program is for youth ages 14-17 years and provides the opportunity to learn about and experience the world of zookeeping in a hands-on way.
Learn more![Behind the scenes: Big cats](/sites/default/files/styles/400x400/public/2022-12/website%20647X490%20tiger%202_0.png?itok=Vv0YTTOT)
Behind the scenes: Big cats
This experience provides individuals and families the opportunity to learn about tigers and their care, and meet the Zoo’s tiger and its keepers.
![Behind the scenes: Pizza for the Primates](/sites/default/files/styles/400x400/public/2024-07/647x490%20pizza%20primates%202.png?itok=bGS5laQ5)
Behind the scenes: Pizza for the Primates
This experience provides individuals and families the opportunity to learn about primates and their care and meet the Zoo’s primates and their keepers.
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