Friends of the Oshkosh Zoo

06/19/2026

Next weeks program schedule is here!

Be sure to screenshot this post so you have the schedule on hand.

Special thanks to ThedaCare for sponsoring these FREE programs!

06/19/2026

⭐️Fun Fact Friday: Striped Skunks!⭐️

Did you know that striped skunks are much more than their famous smell?

🦨Their bold black-and-white coloring serves as a warning to predators to stay away.

🦨 Before spraying, a skunk gives several warning signs, including stomping its feet, raising its tail, and turning its back toward a threat.
(Our skunks, “Ollie and Otis” have their scent glands removed and can’t spray!)

🦨 Striped skunks are mostly nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night while searching for insects, berries, small animals, and other tasty treats. ( Our skunk duo, love to eat!)

🦨 A skunk’s sense of smell is excellent, helping it locate food even in the dark, however their eyesight is not as good.

🦨 Despite their reputation, skunks would rather avoid trouble than spray.

06/19/2026

Menominee Park Zoo invites you to join us for a festive celebration at Skunk Day on Monday, June 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Thank you to Oshkosh Area Community Foundation for sponsoring our special zoo events!

06/18/2026

Raymond made a bunch of new friends while he was out and about on his walk today at Menominee Park Zoo! 🐴🌞

06/18/2026

🐧 Brrrrrr… it may not have really been that cold outside today, but that didn’t stop our young artists from getting in the mood to create these adorable little penguin pals at Menominee Park Zoo!

Thanks to ThedaCare for sponsoring our free summer programs!

06/17/2026

Due to scattered rain in the area today, our free programs will be cancelled. Wednesday, June 17, 2026
See you tomorrow!
Menominee Park Zoo

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

Our young artists were feeling extra creative at Menominee Park Zoo today! 🎨🐱

Colorful kitty cats filled with bright polka dots, big smiles, and plenty of imagination were the stars of today’s craft program.

Looking for a fun and free activity this summer? Come join us at the zoo 7 days a week for our FREE craft and educational programs starting at 10:30 AM. Our programs are made possible by ThedaCare.

06/15/2026

Our “zoo crew” rolled up their sleeves at Menominee Park Zoo kids camp today and got a hands-on look at what it takes to care for animals!

Campers learned all about animal husbandry while helping bathe our tortoises and hedgehogs, and even prepared salads topped with crickets for our hungry tortoises.

The hard work continued in the alpaca habitat, where campers helped rake up poo, provide fresh hay, clean and refill the water trough, and of course, sneak in a few alpaca pets along the way!

Way to go “zoo crew”!

06/12/2026

📚🐱 Storytime at the zoo today featured a children’s favorite—Pete the Cat! Pete loves ice cream, and our young visitors had a blast creating their own colorful Pete the Cat-inspired artwork.

🍦 What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? Let us know in the comments!

Menominee Park Zoo