San Diego Zoo Events
Current Hours/Nighttime Zoo (throughSeptember 6):
9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Summer Hours (September 7–October 3):
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Fall Hours (October 4–December 9):
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
General (included with admission)
September 4 Watch Frank enjoy an ice cake in honor of his 2nd birthday! More...
September 4 Watch our pachyderms enjoy treats and toys in their pools! More...
Through September 6 Stay and play at the Zoo until 9 p.m. and take in new shows, musicians, and fun galore! More...
Through September 6 Watch this artist at work as he turn ordinary gourds into works of art from his native Peru. More...
September 5 Tour our orchid greenhouse, open just a few days each year. More...
September 11–19 This year’s shopping event offers a treasure trove of greatly reduced goodies from our gift shops. More...
September 16–19 Meet reptile keepers, have a close encounter with reptiles, and learn about the important role reptiles play. More...
September 17 We highlight our flora with a free botanical bus tour and orchid greenhouse open house. More... Future dates:
October 15
November 19
September 18 and 19 Keeper talks and fun activities for our animal residents will be held throughout each day. More... Future dates:
October 16 and 17
November 20 and 21
Kids Free Days, sponsored by Sempra Energy Foundation
October 1–31 Children ages 11 and younger receive free admission to the Zoo and the Wild Animal park during October.
Families & Children
Daily We offer special tours and other unique experiences to make your visit to the San Diego Zoo a day to remember! More...
September 16–19 Go behind the scenes in the Zoo's popular Reptile House to see how we care for our scaly critters! More...
Families with children 3–6 enjoy a craft, story, song, animal encounter, and snack in monthly adventures. More...
September 17 and 24: Rain Forests
October 15, 22, and 29: Africa's Savannas
November 12, 19, and 20: America's Swamps
October 9 Walk around the Zoo before it opens to the public, receive an event T-shirt and enjoy animal encounters with Joan Embery. More...
Get in the spirit of the Halloween season during this overnight event for families with children ages 4 and older. More...
October 16, 23, and 30
Trill with a kookaburra, feed flamingos, and encounter a condor as you tour in a VIP cart to meet winged wonders and their keepers. More...
November 11, 12, 13, and 14
November 15 and 18 Teens attend a free orientation program to learn about this conservation program. More...
Adults
Daily We offer special tours and other unique experiences to make your visit to the San Diego Zoo a day to remember! More...
September 11 An evening filled with physical, mental, and creative challenges as teams compete for great prizes. For adults only, More...
September 16–19 Go behind the scenes in the Zoo's popular Reptile House to see how we care for our scaly critters! More...
September 17 and 18 This dinner featues Ballast Point Brewery, winner of the 2010 World Beer Cup Small Brewery of the Year. More...
These insider walking tours provide a new way to explore the Zoo and include an animal presentation. More...
September 19
October 24
November 6, 7, and 27
September 25 Join us for San Diego's wildest food and wine tasting event! More...
October 9 Walk around the Zoo before it opens to the public, receive an event T-shirt and enjoy animal encounters with Joan Embery. More...
November 4 You don’t need to read a book to enjoy this NEW opportunity to listen to wildlife experts and authors. More...
Zoo on TV
Check schedule for local news featuring San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park animals. More... |
