Animals & Zoos
Zoo, aquarium, and farm days
Safari Day
Safari-themed day at John Ball Zoo with dancers, musicians & character meet-and-greets.
Family Round Up
Family-friendly western-themed fundraiser at a petting farm with games and fun.
All About Owls and Pellets
Up-close look at resident owls and dissect pellets at Blandford Nature Center.
Farm Care Apprentices at The Blandford Farm
2-hour farm apprenticeship learning animal care at Blandford's working farm.
Storytime & Crafts at the Blandford Farm
Farm-themed storytime and craft at Blandford Farm for young children.
Locked Zoo: Deserts Decoded
Solve nature puzzles & mysteries during a special adventure through the zoo's desert exhibits.
Member Nights
Zoo members enjoy exclusive late-night adventures, animal activities, and entertainment.
Miniature Highland Festival
Farm animals, food trucks, and local fun at Thunder Acres Highlands summer fest.
Monarch Day
Meet Disney characters and explore butterflies and bugs at John Ball Zoo's Monarch Day.
Family Funfest
Theme park day with rides, games, petting farm & Dutch heritage at Nelis' Dutch Village.
STEAM Day
Hands-on STEAM day at John Ball Zoo with robotics, engineering, and nature exploration.
ZOO GOES BOO
Spooky-themed zoo adventure with Halloween fun across three October weekends.
Highlands Fall Festival
Farm animals, food trucks, and fall fun at Thunder Acres Highlands.
Boo at the Barn
Halloween fun at a petting farm with seasonal activities and animal encounters.
Celebrate Fall at Parkside Farm with the Pygmy Goats!
Free fall farm event with hayrides, tours, and petting pygmy goats at Parkside Farm.