Merced Applegate Zoo

08/29/2026

Our mermaid and pirate friends have set sail for the sea but they had so much fun celebrating with you all this year! Thank you to everyone who attended, we hope to see you all again at next year's Mermaid and Pirates event!

08/29/2026

It's the final day of Mermaids and Pirates at Applegate Zoo! Be sure you join in the fun before it's too late! With foam cannons, a bounce house, water fun and more, it's an event you don't want to miss! The magic lasts from 10:00 to 2:00... "SEA" you there!

08/27/2026

🏴‍☠️🧜‍♀️ YO HO, YO HO… A PIRATE’S LIFE FOR YOU?! 🌊✨

Then grab your crew and sail on over this Saturday, August 29th, from 10 AM–2 PM for the FINAL day of our Mermaids & Pirates adventure! ☠️🧜‍♀️

We’re bringing you waves of family fun, including:

🧜‍♀️ Meet REAL mermaids!
🏴‍☠️ Say ahoy to some swashbuckling pirates!
💦 Make a splash on our water course!
🫧 Get wild with our foam cannon!
🪵 And… WALK THE PLANK! 😱

There’s adventure around every corner, so gather your little pirates, mermaids, and landlubbers and come make some magical memories with us!

Don’t miss your chance to join the crew before we sail away! 🏴‍☠️🌊

08/22/2026

08/22/2026

It's time to head on down to the Merced Applegate Zoo for Mermaids and Pirates! From 10:00 to 2:00 there will be lots of fun ways to beat this summer heat! Come say hi to your mermaid friends or chat with a friendly pirate! We can't wait to see you here!

08/14/2026

🧜‍♀️🏴‍☠️ Bobbie Has Something to Tell You! 🐾💦

Bobbie wanted to jump in and let you know that our Mermaids & Pirates event is going to be a bucket of fun!

Grab your swimsuits and swim on by for a day full of:

🧜‍♀️ Real-life mermaids!
💦 Water activities
🐾 Animal encounters
🗺️ Scavenger hunts
🏴‍☠️ Pirate adventures!

Come make a splash, explore, and have some fin-tastic fun with us! 🧜‍♀️🏴‍☠️🌊

Prices for entry are:
2 and under: free!
3-13: $5.00
14-59: $6.00
60+: $4.00

08/13/2026

Ahoy friends! The Mermaids and Pirates Event is just around the corner! Join us August 22nd and 29th from 10:00 to 2:00 for lots of nautical fun! There will be crafts, water activities and your favorite mermaid and pirate pals! We can't wait to see you all there!

08/12/2026

Yo ho ho and two days full of fun! Join us August 22nd and 29th from 10am to 2pm for our Mermaids and Pirates event here at the zoo. There will be exciting activities, fun characters, and lots to see! Costumes and swimsuits are encouraged, so show off those mermaid tails and pirate hats!

08/08/2026

It's that special time again! Mermaids and Pirates are coming to the Merced Applegate Zoo August 22nd and 29th from 10:00 to 2:00! Come meet some merry mermaids and pesky pirates! There will be lots of fun activities for the whole family!