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HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

Halloween festival in San Diego, CA. San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA

Type
Halloween festival
Dates
2027 dates TBA
Hours
2026: Fri-Sun in October, activities from 5 PM, zoo open until 9 PM
Cost
2026: included with zoo admission
Scare level
Family-friendly

The San Diego Zoo stays open late on October weekends with light and music shows, a UV-lit forest and talks about nocturnal animals. No scares.

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