• Behind the Scenes

    This is an adult-only event, 18 and over.
    Do you think you have an eye for photography? Do you wish you could get special access to the grounds and animals for photos? If so, this Photography Tour is just the thing for you! You will tour the zoo for a special look at some of your favorite animals with one of our Zoo Keepers. They will provide special access to give you those once in a lifetime photos. We’ll bring animals out when we can, allow you into enclosures we’re able, and take you beyond the barriers when it’s acceptable. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to take your lens truly behind the scenes! This event includes admission for the day.

    Please Note: Closed toed shoes are Mandatory to attend this event, as surfaces can be uneven. If you arrive in sandals, you will not be permitted to go behind the scenes or enter animal exhibits.

    Events Date

    $35

    Spring 2026

    Saturday, April 18
    Saturday, October 3
    Event Time: 9:00am-10:30am

    Pre-Registration is required and space will be extremely limited.

  • Community Appreciation Day

    • Saturday, April 25, 2026

    • 10:00am – 4:00pm

    Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary would like to thank the community for supporting us for the past 38 years. In celebration, we invite you to our annual FREE Day! The park will be free to all ages and be open from 10am-4pm. Concessions for purchase will be available.

    Free Admission

  • Walk on the Wild Side

    • Saturday, May 16, 2026

    • 5:00pm – 9:30pm

    Enjoy a new after-hours event for the whole family. This event benefits the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary and Relay for Life of the Quad Cities/American Cancer Society. All activities are included with the price of admission. Special Luminaria ceremony at the end of the evening to honor all those who have been challenged by cancer.

    Child Admission (3-12) – $15
    Adult Admission – $20

    Includes:
    Admission to the Zoo & Animal Activities
    Luminaria Ceremony
    All Game/Craft/Activity Booths
    Raffle & More!
    Food Truck will be available for purchase

    Be a Community Supporter!

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    Event Sponsor

  • Discount Days

    Plan your visit around Heritage Park Zoo’s 2026 Discount Days! Enjoy half-price admission, BOGO deals, free admission days, Dollar Day, Veterans Day perks, and Free Kids Week. Big savings, family fun, and wild memories all year long!

  • Evening with the Animals

    • 5:30pm – 7:30pm

    Bring Your Family to Meet Part of Our Family!

    Our Education staff will share some fun facts while the keepers introduce you to the individual animals and their stories. This private after-hours event will include some tasty treats for both the animals and our guests, plus some fun activities!

    Evening with the Wolves

    Saturday – May 2

    Evening with the Clouded Leopards

    Saturday – August 22

    Bring your family to meet part of our family!

    Child Admission – $20
    Adult Admission – $35