Opening Day MAY 10th!!
Our Spring Season begins Saturday, May 9th 2026 and runs until June 21st. Spring Hours are Saturdays and Sundays only from 10am-4pm. After June 21st we will be open daily 10am-4pm for the summer. Be sure to check our animal presentation schedule to make the most out of your visit!
Sunday, May 10th is Mothers day!
What better way to celebrate mom then to bring her to Fort Rickey for baby goat snuggles! Mom’s get in free today with the purchase of one child admission! Thank you for all you do Mom’s!!
StorybooK Fairytale THeme Day! Saturday, June 27th!
Come dressed in your favorite story book character costume and receive a free portion of animal feed! This day will feature free face painting, a kid’s character parade at 2pm, directly followed by sack races and hula hoop contests with prizes, a song time, a story time, and of course, special guest visits from your favorite Magic Fairytale Princesses!
HAppy fathers day!
Sunday, June 21st, Fort Rickey is honoring all fathers by giving them free admission today! (with the purchase of 1 Child admission). A Fathers role is so vital, we have nothing but respect for all the Dad’s out there that are lovingly raising their kids!
Homeschool Day, MAY 22ND, 2026!
Homeschoolers can enjoy lower admission today from 10am-4pm.
Admission only $8.00 per person!
July 18th is SUPER HERO Theme Day!
Come dressed as your favorite superhero and receive a free portion of animal food! (for safety reasons, please no masks that cover the face) Real life superheroes and their families will enjoy the lowered admission of $8.00 per person on this day! This includes policemen, fire fighters, doctors, nurses, teachers, first responders, active military, and foster parents!
Spend the day with us and enjoy learning about the super powers our animals have, participate in the hero parade around the zoo, experience the SUPER Magic of Chris Wheel (show is at 1pm), face painting will be available from 11am-2pm.
AUGUST 8th is PIRATE THEME DAY!
ARRGH! Ah Hoy there! Bring your little maties all dressed up in their best pirate garb and receive a free portion of animal food! We will be featuring pirate themed crafts for purchase, a magic show, games with prizes, and more!
ADULTS NIGHT OUT! June 20th, August 1st, and Sept. 19th 6pm-9pm
Join us for this rich experience of enchanting lights, fabulous wine/cider/beer, live music, S’mores and warm campfires…all while mingling with friendly deer or hugging baby goats! Must be 18 years or older to attend this event. ID’s will be required upon entry. Regular adult admission rates apply ($12.00 plus tax). Adult beverages only $5.00 a glass (must be 21 to purchase). FOOD TRUCKS will be on site. *PLEASE CONSIDER USING A RIDE SHARE, PARKING IS LIMITED.!!
Toddler tuesdays
Toddler Tuesdays is designed for the stay at home mom or dad that would like a day out with the littles while the older kids are at school. This is an exclusive event just for toddlers and their parents. It will take place on Tuesdays starting Sept 22nd from 10am-2pm. Activities will include feeding deer in the petting area, playing with the goats in the maternity ward, a snake presentation at 11am, access to the wild creatures playland, gift shop and concession stand will be open. Again, this is an exclusive event, adults must be accompanied by a child 4 years and under to attend. Regular admission rates apply. Please note: Our typical daily animal presentations will not be available on Toddler Tuesdays and the giant pillow bounce and water games will be closed. May cancel in the event of rain. The last Toddler Tuesday for the season will be Oct 20th.
FALL FUN DAYS (weekends only starting Sept. 19th & ending Oct. 31st)
Fall Fun Days
Fall fun days are weekends only (Saturdays and Sundays)from 10 am until 4 pm. Our season ends Nov.1st 2026, weather permitting! Fall Fun Days feature Antique Tractor pull rides around the loop of the zoo, Pumpkin decorating and Crafts, a Kid’s Fun Maze, Campfire with S’mores, as well as our Educational Animal Presentations and access to the Wild Creature’s Playland with Pillow bounce. Fall Food Favorites are also available for purchase including: Cider, Fresh Donuts from FERLO’s, Homemade Fudge, Caramel Apples, Chili, Macaroni & Cheese, Pumpkin Bread, and much more!
The Price Of Admission is $12.00+tax for Adults $10.00+tax for children (2-15y)
Tractor Pull Rides are $2.50 a ticket
Pumpkins are $4.00 each * S’MORES KITS ARE $5.00 EACH
All ACTIVITIES ARE WEATHER PERMITTING.
Season Passes are accepted throughout the Fall Fun Days.
Crafts at the Zoo Event! Oct. 10th 10am-4pm
Local craft vendors come together at the zoo this day to share their unique treasures with you! Spend the day browsing and shopping while visiting your favorite zoo animals!! Enjoy a magic show by Chis Wheel at 1pm and free face painting from 11am-3pm. Multiple food trucks will be on site. Admission is lowered to $8.00 per person! (Season passes are accepted for this event)
Small Business Saturday
SHOP SMALL!!! On Nov 29th and 30th , The Gift Shop is OPEN from 10am-4pm. Everything, including Season Passes for 2026, will be on sale! Shoppers can also enjoy strolling through the zoo at no charge with complimentary hot chocolate and candy canes. Rumor has it Santa Claus will be visiting as well!