Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Wild About Mom: Mother’s Day Brunch at the Potawatomi Zoo on Sunday, May 10, 2026 open house from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
This open house–style brunch invites families to enjoy a relaxed and memorable morning at the zoo featuring a full brunch buffet, live music, animal encounters, and special experiences just for Mom.
Each mom will create her own small bouquet at our flower bar hosted by Bouquet of Granger and can capture the day at our themed photo wall. Animal encounters will take place at 11:15 AM, 11:45 AM, and 12:15 PM.
A Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar, permanent jewelry vendor, and coffee cart by Pour Sumor will be available for additional purchase.
Chicken tenders, waffles with syrup, egg bites, sausage links, hashbrown casserole, assorted pastries, fresh fruit, and a yogurt bar with vanilla yogurt, fruit, and granola. Beverages include orange juice, apple juice, milk, water, and coffee.
Please note: Event tickets do not include general zoo admission.
Moms receive free zoo admission on May 10th but must still purchase a Brunch ticket to participate.
Treat the moms in your life to a beautiful morning filled with food, flowers, animals, and time together at the zoo!
*Our ambassador animals for the animal encounters have not yet been selected. Their participation will depend on factors such as the outside temperature, their health, cooperation, etc.