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Summer Kick-off Celebration

Sat, May 25 & Sun, May 26

Enjoy a train ride, cool off­ at the splash pad, feed a gira­ffe, challenge yourself on our new climbing wall or zipline across Africa during our summer kick-o­ff weekend. Explore more with animal feeds, Keeper talks, character meet & greets and more!

As part of our Conda Family Zoo For All program, a Sensory Area will be available in the ProMedica Museum of Natural History. This area is designed as a quiet zone,offering sensory-friendly activities with dedicated staff and volunteers ready to support any sensory needs. Click here for more information about our accessibility features.

Schedule of events

Saturday, May 25

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Visit our Sensory Area, Mazza Gallery, ProMedica Museum of Natural History

10:30 a.m.
Sea lion show, Arctic Encounter®

10:45 & 11:30 a.m.
Children’s animal show, Nature’s Neighborhood Stage

11 a.m., noon, 1 & 2 p.m.
TSA Glass City Steel Drums performances, Blade Plaza

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meet & greet with Spiderman, Ariel & Moana, Main Plaza
Line closes at 12:30 p.m.
Laurel’s Characters & Co.

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
DC Taylor, Acoustic Duo, Main Plaza

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Bounce house, Main Plaza

11:30 a.m.
Hippo feed, Tembo Trail

11:45 a.m.
Barnyard Keeper talk, Nancy L. and Martin Davidson Barnyard

Noon – 2 p.m.
Face painting with TSA, in front of ProMedica Museum of Natural History

2:30 p.m.
Sea lion show, Arctic Encounter®

3:30 p.m.
Animal Spotlight, Nature’s Neighborhood Stage

 

Sunday, May 26

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Visit our Sensory Area, Mazza Gallery, ProMedica Museum of Natural History

10:30 a.m.
Sea lion show, Arctic Encounter®
Gorilla enrichment, Kingdom of the Apes

10:45 & 11:30 a.m.
Children’s animal show, Nature’s Neighborhood stage

11 a.m.
Rhinoceros hornbill Keeper talk, Aviary

11 a.m., noon, 1 & 2 p.m.
TSA Glass City Steel Drums performances, Blade Plaza

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meet & greet with Branch, Poppy & Viva, Main Plaza
Line closes at 12:30 p.m.
Laurel’s Characters & Co.

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
DC Taylor, Acoustic Duo, Main Plaza

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Bounce house, Main Plaza

Noon – 2 p.m.
Face painting with TSA, in front of ProMedica Museum of Natural History

2 p.m.
Bug Keeper talk, Museum’s Arthropod Room

2:30 p.m.
Sea lion show, Arctic Encounter®

3 p.m.
Stingray feed, Aquarium Lobby

3:30 p.m.
Animal Spotlight, Nature’s Neighborhood Stage