Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October
Activities start at 5 p.m.
The glittering, glimmering, and glowing annual Halloween extravaganza is back! Enjoy family fun after dark at this light-up-the-night spectacular every weekend in October. This year’s celebration is full of amazing entertainment, interactive festivities, and lots of spooky surprises!
Halloween hits fill the night air as this talented quintet gets everyone rockin’ and rattlin’ to their groovy, ghouly sounds.
The sound of San Diego Zoo Rock Radio keeps the energy pumping playing popular Halloween hits.
Meet, greet, and take photos with our mischievous and colorful scarecrow stilt-walkers.
You'll feel the glow when the Reptile House transforms after dark, allowing you to see some of the Zoo’s reptiles in a whole new light.
Wildlife explorers of all ages will jump at the chance to shuffle, slide, and spin to Halloween hits, along with interactive family fun, games, and prizes.
Our wildlife care teams will introduce you to some “spooky” wildlife ambassadors as you discover how crucial they are to our ecosystems—and that they’re not really scary at all.
From high above, our talented acrobatic spider performer shows off their skills as they weave their web.
Our animated, neon pumpkin singing group is sure to put a smile on everyone’s faces with their original songs and silly jokes.
Hang around for a spell and enjoy a kooky assortment of wildlife-themed specialty acts in this glowing and acrobatic variety show.
This eerie, silly, and talented organist plays haunting tunes that are sure to bring chills—and smiles—to all who dare enter his lair.
Meet, greet, and take photos with the Zoo’s own Dr. Harry & Friends all dressed up in their Halloween finest.
The inimitable conservationist joins the HalGLOWeen fun with wildlife trivia and interactive activities.
Celebrate the season in glowing style with our talented, strolling musical entertainment.
Brand new this year! Join the HalGLOWQueen under the glow of the moonlight as this pathway transforms into an ethereal walk-through adventure with memorable and mystical surprises around every corner.
