San Diego Zoo Events
Current Hours (through December 10):
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Winter Hours/Jungle Bells (December 11–23 and 26–30; January 1 and 2):
9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Winter Hours (December 24, 25, and 31; January 3–March 14):
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Spring Hours (March 14–26):
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Spring Break Hours (March 27–April 11):
9 a.m.–7 p.m.
General (included with admission)
November 20 We highlight our flora with a free botanical bus tour and orchid greenhouse open house. Future dates:
December 18
January 15
February 19
March 19
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November 21 and 22 Huggies® will provide you and your baby or toddler an interactive and educational experience. More...
December 6 Tour our orchid greenhouse, open just a few days each year. More...
Jungle Bells
December 11–23; 26–30; January 1–3 Ring in a new holiday tradition at the Zoo. Details available soon!
December 12 and 13 Keeper talks and fun activities for our animal residents will be held throughout each day. Future dates:
January 15–18
February 20 and 21
March 20 and 21
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December 12 and 13 Learn the story of these beautiful, recycled, handmade jewelry at this special two-day event at the! More...
Discovery Days: Koalapalooza
January 15–18
We celebrate all things koala, as well as other wildlife from the land down under. Details available soon!
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...
Ages 3–6, with an adult, can learn about wildlife through animal encounters, crafts, and stories. Available dates below:
November 20 and 21 Beastly Thanksgiving
December 5, 11, and 12 Jungle Beasts and Bells
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November 26 We offer a bountiful buffet in the Treetops Banquet Room and a 3-course dinner in Albert's Restaurant. More...
Winter Camp
We're going to have a Zoo New Year's celebration of animals from China! For grades K–1, 2-3, and 4–5.
December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30
Artists and art teachers Alex Sinclair and Elizabeth Washburn show you how to draw like a professional. For grades 4–adult.
December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30
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Adults
Daily We offer special tours and other unique experiences to make your visit to the San Diego Zoo a day to remember! More...
November 26 We offer a bountiful buffet in the Treetops Banquet Room and a 3-course dinner in Albert's Restaurant. More...
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Artists and art teachers Alex Sinclair and Elizabeth Washburn show you how to draw like a professional. For grades 4–adult.
December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30
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December 31 Albert’s chefs have created a fabulous dinner to wrap up another fantastic year at the Zoo. More...
Zoo on TV
Check schedule for local news featuring San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park animals. More... |