Get Your Glow On at San Diego Zoo’s HalGLOWeen

San Diego Zoo’s HalGLOWeen is back, and it’s bringing a glow to your October weekends with a full-on luminous spectacle that’ll have you seeing the Zoo in a whole new light—literally!

Halgloween at San Diego Zoo

A Menagerie of Mischief

From the front gate to Elephant Odyssey, the Zoo is pulling out all the stops:

  • Groove with the Skeleton Band on Front Street
  • Get your glow on in the transformed Reptile House
  • Meet Dr. Harry & Friends in their Halloween best
  • Witness high-flying acrobatics in The Spider’s W.E.B.
  • Giggle along with The Glow-Go’s singing pumpkins

New This Year: Enchanted HalGLOWeen Forest

Venture into the Northern Frontier for a mystical moonlit stroll. The HalGLOWQueen herself will guide you through this ethereal new addition. It’s like stepping into a glowing fairytale!

Día de los Muertos Vibes

Over in Elephant Odyssey, catch the haunting melodies of our Día de los Muertos Mariachi in a cool cultural twist on Halloween.

See you there!

The spooky fun happens every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October. Activities kick off at 5 PM.

For more info, visit the website here and follow along on Instagram, X, and Facebook for updates.

See you there, San Diego!

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Event Details
  • Start Date
    October 4, 2024 5:00 pm
  • End Date
    October 27, 2024 9:00 pm
  • Status
    All done
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  • Venue
    • San Diego Zoo
  • Address
    2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
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    2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
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