Nighttime Zoo
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When the sun goes down, your wild adventure is only just beginning! The San Diego Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. all summer long, and a whole new world wakes up after dark during Nighttime Zoo.
Activities and entertainment begin at 4 p.m. daily.*
Join us for live music, spectacular entertainment, one-of-a-kind moments with your favorite wildlife, and more unforgettable fun that’s perfect for the whole family.
For additional information on Nighttime Zoo, see the Seasonal Events section of the San Diego Zoo's FAQ page.
*No Nighttime Zoo entertainment is scheduled on Saturday, June 15, or Thursday, August 22. On August 22, San Diego Zoo hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo is a conservation, education and recreation organization dedicated to the reproduction, protection, and exhibition of animals, plants, and their habitats. The 100-acre (40-hectare) Zoo is home to over 4,000 rare and endangered animals representing more than 800 species and subspecies, and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants. It is located just north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park. The San Diego Zoo is the largest zoological membership association in the world, with more than 250,000 member households and 130,000 child memberships, representing more than a half million people. Members enjoy free admission to the Zoo and the Wild Animal Park, a subscription to the monthly magazine ZOONOOZ, and other benefits. Both the Zoo and Park are open every day of the year. Hours of Operation: Summer Hours (June 28–Sept. 1): 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Fall Hours (Sept. 2–Nov. 7): 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Winter Hours (Nov. 3–Dec. 12): 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Winter Hours/Jungle Bells (Dec. 13-23, 25-31, Jan. 1-4, 201): 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Winter Hours (Jan. 6- March 9): 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Spring Hours (March 10- June 27): 9 a.m-6 p.m.