Celebrate summer at the Alaska Zoo for their Summer Family Fun Days series, the first of which is on Saturday, June 21 from 12–6pm. Enjoy live music performances from Gail Skurla & Bill Weinfurter, featuring folk, Americana, and acoustic favorites, followed by Denise Martin & Jim Kerr with dulcimer music and juggling entertainment. Guests can also explore food trucks, the petting zoo, animal enrichment activities, zoo trail fun, the gift shop, and community partner booths — including Hope Community Resources.

June 21, 2026 - 12-6pm

Theme: Community

Dads FREE for Father’s Day!

Kape Espresso Tayo Coffee Shop.

Zoo Gift Shop OPEN.

Animal enrichment, petting zoo, cotton candy for sale.

Car Show: Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Car Show (parking lot)

Food Trucks: Papaya Tree, Kona Ice

Live Music

• 12-2p: Gail Skurla & Bill Weinfurter (folk, Americana, acoustic)

• 4-6p: Denise Martin & Jim Kerr (dulcimer & juggling)

July 19, 2026 - 12-6pm

Theme: Conservation

Kape Espresso Tayo Coffee Shop.

Zoo Gift Shop OPEN.

Animal enrichment, petting zoo, cotton candy for sale.

Food Trucks: Kona Ice, Trendy Eats

Live Music

• 12-2pm: Lisa Good Duo - Music 4 Everyone (folk, acoustic, Alaskan culture)

• 4-6pm: Sergio Castillejo (Latin music genres)

August 16, 2026 - 12-6pm

Theme: Education

Kape Espresso Tayo Coffee Shop.

Zoo Gift Shop OPEN.

Animal enrichment, petting zoo, cotton candy for sale.

Food Trucks: Kona Ice, Trendy Eats

Live Music

• 12-2: Sergio Castillejo (Latin music genres)

• 4-6pm: Karmic Reduction (electronic, ambient, chill rhythms)
  

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