HalGLOWeen
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
October 3–31
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.
Members, thank you for joining us for your exclusive HalGLOWeen preview night on Friday, October 2. If you’re not already a member, become one today for incredible perks like these.
Front Street
The Skeleton Band
Our live, rock/pop band fills the night air with Halloween hits that have your bones rattlin' to the groovy, ghouly tunes.
Boo Crew
Meet, greet, and take photos with our mischievous and colorful scarecrow stilt-walkers.
Python Path
Visit after dark to feel the glow and see reptiles in a whole new light.
Front Street Culinary Offerings
Satisfy your sweet tooth with Sweet Shack’s Apple Pie Funnel Cake and Kettle Corn’s Frosted Cinnamon Pretzel. Then wash it down with the Naughty RumChata at Oasis Lounge and Naughty or Nice Margarita from San Diego Craft Beer & Margaritas.
Centennial Plaza
Boolahoops
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's Tricks & Treats
The inimitable conservationist joins the HalGLOWeen fun with wildlife trivia and interactive activities.
Wildlife Explorers Basecamp
Featured Creatures
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.
From high above, our talented acrobatic spider performer shows off their skills as they weave their web.
The Glow-Go’s
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
Hang around for a spell and enjoy a kooky assortment of wildlife-themed specialty acts in this glowing and acrobatic variety show.
Dusty Keys
The eerie, silly, and talented organist plays haunting tunes that are sure to bring chills—and smiles—from the beyond.
Boo Crew: Zoo Characters
Meet, greet and take photos with the Zoo’s own Dr. Harry & Friends who are dressed up in their Halloween finest.
Outback Culinary Offerings
Grab the Bone Chili Bowl as the perfect complement the Spooky Revue’s glowing spectacular at Sydney's Grill.
Elephant Odyssey
Día de los Muertos Mariachi
Celebrate the season in glowing style with our talented, strolling musical entertainment.
Elephant Odyssey Culinary Offerings
Satisfy your hunger with Sabertooth Meixcan Grill’s Barbacoa Rice Bowl and then tempt fate with the Poison Apple Snow Cone from The Bridge.
More Culinary Offerings
There are more seasonal delights to explore across the Zoo. Try the cozy Jungle Bells Pho from Hua Mei Café or Lagoon Terrace’s Jolly Time Pizza. Albert’s has festive cocktails, including the Mistle-Toad and Snoman-atee. And don’t forget dessert! Stop by Hua Mei Cones for the Merry Matcha Berry Churro or The Bridge for the cinnamon sugar Reindeer Bites.
