Halloween · San Diego

HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo

The zoo stays open until 9 on Halloween weekend, with glowing displays, the Skeleton Band and stilt-walkers after 5pm. Through October, one paying adult can bring up to six kids 11 and under for free.

Free with zoo admissionAges 0–12#1 pick this week

2 days, Oct 30 – 31

  1. Saturday, October 315–9pm+ Calendar

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Next datesOct 30 and 31, 2026
  • Time of yearOctober
  • Price in 2026Free with zoo admission; kids 11 and under get in free with a paid adult through Oct 31
  • Ages in 2026Ages 0–12

This page stays up all year. When the dates pass, it keeps the last confirmed details, and the next dates go here as soon as they’re posted on the official page.

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With little kids

  • Best agesAges 0–12

Times and prices can change, so check the official page before you go.

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