Adult Birding & Nature Walks

Discover birds and other wildlife at the Zoo!

Adult Birding & Nature Walks*

Join a Zoo naturalist for an exclusive opportunity to look and listen for local birds and signs of other wildlife before or after the Zoo's open hours. Stroll the Treetop Trail, other Zoo trails, and/or staff-only trails and wooded areas in a small-group setting. Learn what’s been spotted at the Zoo, help add to our wildlife species lists, and find out how the Zoo supports birds, both locally and globally. Great for beginners and enjoyable for experienced birders and nature enthusiasts alike.

Basic binoculars and bird guides available to borrow or bring your own if you’d like.


• Saturday, April 4, 2026 - Reawakening
• Friday, April 10, 2026 from 7-9 p.m. - Evening Explore
• Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Earth Day
• Saturday, April 25, 2026 - Spring Changes
• Thursday, April 30, 2026 - Spring Changes
• Friday, May 8, 2026 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. - Night Songs
• Saturday, May 9, 2026 - Migration & Mothers
• Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - Bird Migration
• Saturday, May 23, 2026 - Springing into Summer
• Thursday, May 28, 2026 - Springing into Summer
• Saturday, June 13, 2026 - Summer Wildlife

Time: 7:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m. (unless otherwise noted)
Fee: $18 for Zoo members; $22 for Non-Members
Meeting Location: Lower south (main) entrance
Program Maximum: 12 participants
Accessibility note: This walk will likely explore some of the Zoo’s less-developed wooded areas, which include some uneven and hilly unpaved trails. If mobility is a concern, please contact [email protected] to chat about details of the specific program you would like to attend.


NEW! Longer Birding & Nature Workshops starting summer 2026! More details and registration coming soon.

*Teacher/Educator Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for professional development available for participants upon request.

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