Fridays, Saturday, and Sundays in October
San Diego Zoo transforms into a spooky nighttime spectacular when HalGLOWeen returns in October. The colorful glowing celebration of Halloween-themed fun has expanded to five weekends this year, taking place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the month. Families can enjoy live music and entertainment, games and activities, and a close-up look at some of the zoo’s featured creatures.
Seasonal entertainment includes a skeleton band, stilt-walkers, a toe-tapping DJ, acrobatic spider performers, a variety show, mariachi bands, an organ keyboardist, and an animated neon pumpkin singing group. Kids can also participate in interactive physical activities and win prizes in the Front Street Stage area. There are photo opportunities with zoo characters dressed in their Halloween finest, bubble dance parties, and games hosted by Dr. Zoolittle.
The Reptile House becomes Python Path after dark, giving guests a look at these scaley creatures in a whole new light. Wildlife care teams offer guests the opportunity to meet some animal friends with a spooky reputation, too. They’ll share how these creatures are important contributors to their environment and not actually as scary as they seem.
HalGLOWeen’s activities are included with regular park admission. Throughout the month of October, kids 11 years old and younger receive free admission to the zoo. San Diego Zoo is located at 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego. For more information, visit www.sandiegozoo.org.
