HALGLOWEEN at the San Diego Zoo

HalGLOWeen

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October

Activities start at 5 p.m.

The glittering, glimmering, and glowing annual Halloween extravaganza is back! Every weekend in October, enjoy family fun after dark at this light-up-the-night spectacular. This year’s celebration is full of eerie-sistible entertainment, interactive festivities, and lots of spooky surprises! Plus, we’re celebrating Kids Free all October long so come early and stay late.

Front Street

Skeleton Band

The Skeleton Band

Front Street Stage, Front Street
5:30, 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30 p.m. (30 minutes)

Our live, rock/pop band fills the night air with Halloween hits that have your bones rattlin' to the groovy, ghouly tunes.

Boo Crew

Boo Crew

Mercado, Front Street
5, 6, 7, and 8 p.m. (30 minutes)

Meet, greet, and take photos with our mischievous and colorful scarecrow stilt-walkers.

Python Path

Python Path

Reptile House, Front Street
5–9 p.m. (Continuous)

Visit after dark to feel the glow and see reptiles in a whole new light.

Centennial Plaza

Boolahoops

Boolahoops

Near Wegeforth Bowl, Centennial Plaza
5, 6, 7, and 8 p.m. (30 minutes)

With interactive family fun, games and prizes, wildlife explorers of all ages will want to jump, shuffle, slide and spin to all the Halloween hits!

Dr. Zoolittle

Dr. Zoolittle's Tricks & Treats

Near Wegeforth Bowl, Centennial Plaza
5:30, 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m. (30 minutes)

The inimitable conservationist joins the HalGLOWeen fun with wildlife trivia and interactive activities.

Wildlife Explorers Basecamp

Snake

Featured Creatures

Rady’s Presentation Area, Wildlife Explorers Basecamp
5:15, 6:15, and 7:15 p.m. (30 minutes)

Our wildlife care teams will introduce you to some “spooky” wildlife ambassadors. Here you’ll discover how important they are to our ecosystems—and that they’re not really scary at all.

The Spider’s W.E.B.

The Spider’s W.E.B.

Desert Dunes, Wildlife Explorers Basecamp
5–9 p.m. (Continuous)

From high above, our talented acrobatic spider performer shows off their skills as they weave their web.

The Glow-Go’s

The Glow-Go’s

Busy Bee Patio, Wildlife Explorers Basecamp
6:30–9 p.m. (Every 10 minutes)

Our animated, neon-colored pumpkin singing group is sure to put a smile on everyone’s faces with their original songs and silly jokes.

Outback

Spooky Revue

Spooky Revue

Sydney’s Grill, Outback
5:30, 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m. (20 minutes)

Hang around for a spell and enjoy a kooky assortment of wildlife-themed specialty acts in this glowing and acrobatic variety show.

Dusty Keys

Dusty Keys

Boardwalk Beer Garden, Outback
5, 6:05, 7:10, and 8:15 p.m. (45 minutes)

The eerie, silly, and talented organist plays haunting tunes that are sure to bring chills—and smiles—from the beyond.

Boo Crew: Zoo Characters

Boo Crew: Zoo Characters

Boardwalk Beer Garden, Outback
5:45, 6:50, and 7:55 p.m. (20 minutes)

Meet, greet and take photos with the Zoo’s own Dr. Harry & Friends who are dressed up in their Halloween finest.

Elephant Odyssey

Día de los Muertos Mariachi

Día de los Muertos Mariachi

Sabertooth Mexican Grill, Elephant Odyssey
5, 6, 7, and 8 p.m. (30 minutes)

Celebrate the season in glowing style with our talented, strolling musical entertainment.

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October 1-31

KIDS FREE