Events

Brews in the Zoo

Brews In The Zoo

A fun night for adults in Menominee Park Zoo

Friday, October 16
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Free Admission!

  • Local Craft Beer
  • Costume Contests
  • Food Trucks
  • Raffles
  • Live Music by Rising Phoenix

Must be 21 to purchase or consume alcohol

Anyone under the age of 21 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Volunteers Needed

Sign up to become a volunteer for Brews in the Zoo!

Rising Phoenix, the band, getting ready to perform on the stage for our Brews at the Zoo event
A costume contest winner all dressed up in a flourescent colored outfit wins a price
A couple dressed up as Cruella De Vil and one of the dalmation puppies at our Brews in the Zoo event in the Menominee Park Zoo
Creative costume of a man dressed up as a butcher and his wife dressed up as a table with a 3 course meal on it at the Menominee Park Zoo in Oshkosh
Zooloween Boo Area business all dressed up as scarecrows handing out candy to the children as they trick or treat around the Menominee Park Zoo

Zooloween Boo

Saturday, October 17
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Menominee Park Zoo

Age 1 & Under: Free
Age 2-12: $3
Age 13 & Up: $5

  • Trick or Treating
  • Costume Contest
  • Games
  • Food Trucks
  • And More!

Registration opens September 1!

Register Here

Volunteers Needed

Sign up to become a volunteer for Zooloween Boo!

Trick or Treat Stations

  • Alro Steel
  • Altrusa
  • American Black Belt Academy
  • Ascension Mercy Hospital
  • Beaulieu Family Insurance Agency
  • Berkshire Hathaway HS- Water City Realty
  • Christian Servants Homecare
  • Clubhouse Indoor Golf and Bar
  • Cultural Enrichment Services
  • Epilepsy Foundation Wisconsin
  • Frosty's Fosters Animal Rescue
  • Help Me Grow
  • Oshkosh Chamber Singers
  • Oshkosh Kids Museum
  • Oshkosh Mat Rats
  • Oshkosh Recreation Department
  • Oshkosh YMCA
  • Oshkosh Youth Rugby
  • Parker John's BBQ & Pizza
  • Red Robin
  • Step by Step
  • The Taqueria
  • UMOS- Aurora Center
  • UW Biology Wave Robotics
  • Valley Veterinary Hospital
  • Wisconsin Herd

Monetary Sponsors

  • Oshkosh Elks Club
  • Quality Truck Care Center
  • Oshkosh Tent and Awning Co
  • American Black Belt Academy
  • The Taqueria
A mom, dad and little girl all dress up as Ninja Turtles for our Zooloween Boo event in the Menominee Park Zoo
One of our entertainers blow bubbles for the children at Zooloween Boo in the Menominee Park Zoo
A little gril dressed up, with a unicorn ear band on her head particpates in the coloring contest at the Menominee Park Zoo
A group of kids pose for a picture at the Menominee Park Zoo during our Zooloween Boo event
Kobbussen school bus participates in Zooloween Boo in the Menominee Park Zoo handing out candy to the children
An adorable little kiddo is dressed up as an elephant at Zooloween Boo in Oshkosh
2 kiddos pose for a picture in front of the Zooloween Boo zoo sign in October at the Zoo on a beautiful fall day
A business dresses up as witches for their booth as they participate in Zooloween Boo handging out candy to the kiddos that stop by
Zoo Kids Camps

Zoo Kids Camps 2026

Ages 5-6

Mondays from June 8 to July 13
10 a.m. - noon

Ages 7-8

Mondays from July 20 to August 24
10 a.m. - noon

Each week will focus on a different topic, such as enrichment, husbandry, etc.

Six-Week Session: $125

OR Individual Days: $25/Day

2 kids enjoy their time at kids camp while they are learning how to clean up after the farm animals
A group of kids at Kids Camp meet Dash, our african spurred tortoise, at the Menominee Park Zoo
Mr. Reeves, our black bear, puts on a show for our little kids that are attending Kids Camp at the Zoo
Snooze at the Zoo Tents are set up in the Menominee Park Zoo as families get all ready for Snooze at athe Zoo

Snooze at the Zoo

September 12-13, 2026

Camp out under the stars with your favorite animals! Enjoy family fun activities and a movie!

$20 Per Camper

Includes:

  • T-Shirt and Water Bottle
  • Saturday Dinner
  • Evening Snack
  • Sunday Breakfast
A picture of a large group of people who are attending Snooze at the Zoo at the Menominee Park Zoo in Oshkosh
Children and families sitting in a circle during Snooze at the Zoo watching entertainer David Stokes
Crafts & Critters

Crafts & Critters

A "Zootastic" Fall Craft Fair

Sunday, September 27
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us to shop handmade crafts, art, and fall-themed decor from over 40 vendors.

Plus, delicious goodies from local food trucks!

No admission fee required to attend.

Interested in being a vendor?
Contact Jen at jmccollian@oshkoswi.gov